The good news is that from mid-November, which is the best candidate or not is a moot point. But in the meantime, there are traps political debate Sula wherever you go. And these situations - or offsite - with colleagues can be especially dangerous.

Most of us have learned that these are money, sex, religion and political issues to the best conversations are in the office on the left. Few people can influence or "enlightened" of fresh water debates, butMany feel uncomfortable, threatened or harassed when colleagues or superiors to start pontificating about their favorite candidate, issue or party.

Here are eight reasons to talk about politics at work is a waste of time at best and a potential disaster in the worst case:

1. Disagreement as a rejection or a bad verdict will be interpreted.

When you say your opinion, abortion or the death penalty differs from the supervisor may be difficult for them not to question yourVerdict on other issues as well. Even if others accept your political position, just know that you can disagree with them question your ability, a team player.

2. Even the political discussions with people who agree, can be dangerous.

The person who can speak in complete agreement with your opinion. Unfortunately, there is the possibility that your conversations will be heard, misunderstood and / or repeated by someone else. And this type of office --"Gossip" can be catastrophic effects on a promising career.

3. Silence is not necessarily gold.

Even if you only want to listen to the debate, the silence can be interpreted as a sign of agreement. It's OK, remember to "suddenly" me a call or an e-mail, you must return.

4. Team spirit can be destroyed by political extremism.

Each office must be a certain amount of respect and camaraderie usually the achievement of management objectives. Political debatestend to dilute the team spirit.

5. Few political debates are really a debate.

As discussed, most people who want "to" the political reality is to talk with others about their views.

6. Political debates often end badly.

People who have strong feelings about politically sensitive issues or candidates may have an unintended harm to those who add a different view, as well as its efficiency in the office. The result is that hard feelings remainlong after the call ends.

7. Enter the First Amendment a break.

Some insist that workers have the right to talk politics in the office, because free expression is a fundamental right. But, remember that these debates - and almost always do - have a negative effect on the job, which means it must be "judicial review" as a noun vs. "right" as an adjective, because discussing politics at work is rarely the right thingdo.

8. You better to do something with your time.

Unless you paid a political consultant, is a fair bet that are not paid, share and discuss their position on candidates or issues. The office is not the place to talk politics for a variety of reasons, but more important is to work - not to pay the campaign.

The bottom line is that your boss and colleagues will be happier if you remember that the office works best when youa policy free zone.