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Originally Posted by godwine
James, you mean for the western world/society right? Because I had extreme difficulties discussing anything polictical with my uncle. Its just downright stubbornly (does this word exist even?) opinionated, he has his belief and to him thats the only thing thats right. I mean, we all do the same when it comes ot something we strongly belief in, but we would at least listen to what others have to say. Both my uncle and cousin are someone that will walk out of a political conversation if you disagree with them....
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If your uncle is Japanese he's a very rare breed of Japanese to have strong opinions about politics or religion.
I meant in Japan.
I very frequently discuss religious and political differences in parts of the world and also within Japan. I've not once yet actually come close to a debate, let alone upsetting anyone.
If I start talking about the role of women in society, though, it can get personal. Or if I talk about how to deal with elderly, those two topics I tread lightly around depending on who I'm speaking with.
But even the most religious of Japanese people still engage in healthy conversation about it without getting defensive or worse, pushy.