How To Engage In Or Decline Political Conversations
Sharon Schweitzer
COMMUNITY News:
After last week’s RNC and this week’s DNC, politics is on everyone’s mind. But what’s the best way to respond when someone asks you, “Which candidate do you support” or “Who are you going to vote for?”
Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide, says you have options.
You don’t want to respond
Keeping your opinion to yourself can be difficult; however, it is possible. Say something like, “In the midst of such a contentious political season, I feel it’s best to keep my opinion to myself. I do appreciate Read More
Letter To The Editor: Shame On LANB
By BRUCE WARRENLetter To The Editor: Students Benefit From Many Inspiring Teachers In Los Alamos
By TOM HILLThanks for printing Jonathan Neal’s very touching farewell letter in its entirety. And thanks to Jonathan for putting his thoughts to paper.
In the 2014-2015 school year, my Lunch Buddy, Isaiah Jones (the one in the picture with the goofy beard and stovepipe hat), was most fortunate to have Jonathan as his third grade teacher. It was clear to me from day one that Jonathan was an exceptional and inspiring teacher and that this was no ordinary third grade class. As I watched his students interact with him, their enthusiasm for learning was transparent.
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“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NIV)
I have no doubt that everyone has had that moment when they have asked themselves, “Why do I bother?”
Sometimes it’s in a semi-humorous situation, like asking not to be transferred for the 12th time, while trying to get the right Internet tech on the phone, only to find yourself disconnected or listening to the automated message you started with. Other times it can be more serious, like
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