People are all different and we all have different opinions. FACT
This is a free country and we have the right to free speech. FACT
Spouting off opinions in the Social Media world alienates some people. FACT
In business; alienating about 50% of potential clients is bad. FACT
Religion and Politics. Don’t talk about them.
As we appraoch yet another election season; more and more people will have opinions. We will watch a debate, hear a speech and will want to post something on Facebook. Perhaps we will want to blog against or for a certain candidate.
Maybe we will want to write a blog about something religious. A belief we have; that is controversial. Something we say or do which we know not everyone will agree with.
Now unless your business is Politics; or Religion. I don’t think blogging; tweeting or Facebook posting about how you did or did not like that speech or this sermon is a good idea. No; you don’t need to “hide” who you really are; but is it smart to blast your personal views to the entire planet? I think not.
Now I agree that it is nearly impossible to not say something in your day to day tweets, blogs or Facebook posting; that won’t give your readers, friends or followers a clue as to your views. I know I post things that people can probably figure out my views on certain things. But I try not to blast things like “That guy is spouting rhetoric again” or “If that guy compares himself to a past president again; I am gonna scream”.
My point is: Watch what you say. If you don’t care; then don’t be offended if you get unfriended, unfollowed or if someone decides they can’t work with or for you.
I have had many clients whom I knew I didn’t agree with their views on things. But neither of us blasted our thoughts out to each other. Keep your thoughts to yourself and just do business together!
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