How To Welcome Trump Supporters Into Your Circles

By Andrew Schmidt


Political alignment has been divisive ever since time in memorial. Trump and Hilary supporters have been pulling on opposite directions all the time. This is why the debate on who is right and who to support never dies. It becomes difficult to welcome Trump supporters in a discussion or circle of Hillary fans and the reverse. How do you make it easier for the two camps to assimilate? Here are excellent tips.

Avoid looking at people as similar in all aspects. Though people hold similar opinion, there are differences if you care to look out for them. Ramping them into a group of idiots is unfair and will cause you to fail to see the good in other people. Different opinions are not a reason for you to lose respect for other people. When you take such an angle, the discussion quickly degenerates.

Be a good listener without having to talk. A lot of talk leads to altercations. Nothing will go wrong if you choose to listen instead of engaging in arguments. By listening, the supporter will feel no need to extend the discussion. You might also get a point that you had assumed or ignored because you were not his supporter.

Never be condescending towards these supporters. Your views and responses should be filled with a lot of respect. When your response angers the supporter, the possibility of the discussion degenerating into war and disrespectful exchange grows. Allow the difference in opinion to remain.

Guilt should not consume you. It is common especially for the losing side in an election or debate to feel guilty. Even when you are outnumbered, there is no room for guilt. Your position should remain solid and justifiable. Intimidation is a sign of a person who is not firm on his stand. You must fight for your space and the peace necessary to express your views.

Appreciate the good things that Trump has done. It is not always groom when talking about political supporters. There is always something nice about the other side. These good things are lost in political bias. Hold your opinion for a while and listen to what the other person has to say. This will only make sense if you set aside your views and give the other person a chance without the fear of losing.

Have facts at your fingertips. The easiest way to lose a debate is by quoting the wrong information. For your arguments to win, they must be based on facts. Know the latest position and never allow it to be twisted against your will. By having facts with you, it becomes easier to counter the argument made by other people. This is a solid ground to stand by your position and even win.

It is normal for arguments to change and positions to shift. Trump, for example, held a different position from republicans several years ago. Today, he is their point man. Be flexible and ready to accommodate these divergent views. Failure to move with changing tides means that your friends will gradually reduce.




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