"Who did you vote for?"

[Dispraise]

I didn't know "Jehovah Witnesses" was a joke.

They're real subtle.

[Aggrophobic]

I don't hate the question--I hate what follows in which I have to agree that it commonly is a lecture. In my experience, it's commonly the political minority of the region asking such a question and they commonly are socially inept individuals.



Why not? Politics is taboo and it isn't your "right" to ask. Basic social etiquette.

Taboo? Openness and discussion are important parts of any democracy.
You do not have to answer when someone asks of course but why would you be offended when someone asks?

[Santti]

This is usually said by people who are ashamed by their decision.

Not where I'm from. It's just usually impolite to ask that question. And the same impoliteness also applies to who you are going to vote for in the coming elections, meaning it's not about shame, as they haven't even voted yet.

[Elim Garak]

They're real subtle.

How come? They always knock.

[helebelemon]

Taboo? Openness and discussion are important parts of any democracy.
You do not have to answer when someone asks of course but why would you be offended when someone asks?

You answered that yourself. Most people are incapable of talking about such subjects in a respectful manner. Someone always is offended hence the reason for it being taboo. Sure, in an idealistic world you can talk to anyone about anything and they wouldn't be offended, but that really has never been the case, ever. Thus, it's commonly a topic only discussed amongst friends.

[Trassk]

If someone asks, ask them "How old were you when you first had sex?"

[Elim Garak]

If someone asks, ask them "How old were you when you first had sex?"

Pff, that's easy. I would just reply to that with "12, with an eldery person, he voted for X btw"

[Mormolyce]

I vote for the Sex Party.

When researching which party I should vote for, I googled their name and boy did I like what I saw.

And the person has every right to say "Mind your own business"

I think you're both right.

[Aggrophobic]

You answered that yourself. Most people are incapable of talking about such subjects in a respectful manner. Someone always is offended hence the reason for it being taboo. Sure, in an idealistic world you can talk to anyone about anything and they wouldn't be offended, but that really has never been the case, ever. Thus, it's commonly a topic only discussed amongst friends.

Is it?
Are you speaking for yourself and your own group of friends or about everyone, everywhere?
It sounds like you think you speak for everyone.

[Cuppy]

I don't vote. I'm waiting for a great dictator.

[prwraith]

Who cares imo. You ask I'll tell you. You try and lecture me I'll tell you to fuck off.

[JohnBrown1917]

It's a very impolite question.

Seems I live in a very impolite country then.

[helebelemon]

Is it?
Are you speaking for yourself and your own group of friends or about everyone, everywhere?
It sounds like you think you speak for everyone.

Likewise. Go ask Google if politics is taboo. Like I said in the post you responded to, I don't care if people ask me the question. Heck, assuming you have a notable amount of friends, ask yourself why political posts on Facebook are rarely actually engaged by people within your social network. I'm going to assume that you rarely actually engage with people and don't actually have much of a social network. Politics, like sex and religion, is taboo. Sure, they might be popular with internet anonymity but you're lying to yourself if you think that such topics aren't taboo.

As a footnote, why is politics perfectly fine with friends? Empathy. People don't engage in political discussions with acquaintances and people they barely know with the intention of having a reasonable discussion--they do it to spread their gospel. Friends reason with each other.

[JohnBrown1917]

Likewise. Go ask Google if politics is taboo. Like I said in the post you responded to, I don't care if people ask me the question. Heck, assuming you have a notable amount of friends, ask yourself why political posts on Facebook are rarely actually engaged by people within your social network. I'm going to assume that you rarely actually engage with people and don't actually have much of a social network. Politics, like sex and religion, is taboo. Sure, they might be popular with internet anonymity but you're lying to yourself if you think that such topics aren't taboo.

Its perfectly acceptable where im from, you can't really paint all countries/regions with one brush on this.

[breadisfunny]

i voted for alleria/veressa. the windrunner sisters.......to take their clothes off.

[helebelemon]

Its perfectly acceptable where im from, you can't really paint all countries/regions with one brush on this.

Fair point. Where are you from? In a country like France, you're right, it is very often engaged (of course, they hate talking about work). Here in America, it doesn't matter if you're from Kennesaw, GA or Seattle, WA, it's pretty rude to ask people about their political affiliations.

[Aggrophobic]

Likewise. Go ask Google if politics is taboo. Like I said in the post you responded to, I don't care if people ask me the question. Heck, assuming you have a notable amount of friends, ask yourself why political posts on Facebook are rarely actually engaged by people within your social network. I'm going to assume that you rarely actually engage with people and don't actually have much of a social network. Politics, like sex and religion, is taboo. Sure, they might be popular with internet anonymity but you're lying to yourself if you think that such topics aren't taboo.

As a footnote, why is politics perfectly fine with friends? Empathy. People don't engage in political discussions with acquaintances and people they barely know with the intention of having a reasonable discussion--they do it to spread their gospel. Friends reason with each other.

So not only do you think you speak for everyone but you also think you know me and my social situation?
Intresting.
I can see why people have problems discussing politics with you seeing as you turn to personal insults whenever someone does not agree with you.

[Ghostpanther]

Well, "who did you vote for?" might be a little forward and intrusive, but "mind your own business" is quite hostile and rude. Why not just say "I rather not discuss that"?

Or say, " It is none of your business." Which is true and not rude. It only becomes hostile to the one asking the question, if they feel offended, when they should not be.

[Obelisk Kai]

I don't mind declaring my vote.

I voted for Sinn Fein.

[tankbug]

Or say, " It is none of your business." Which is true and not rude. It only becomes hostile to the one asking the question, if they feel offended, when they should not be.

It might not be rude, but it's certainly a cold rejection, and quite awkward if you intend to continue the conversation. I guess that's up to the person who they are talking to, but I would feel that "it's none of your business" to be "I don't want to talk to you", while "I rather not discuss that" is more like "Let's talk about something else instead".