Gathering with family for the holidays is great – until the conversation moves towards when you’re going to start trying for kids or who you voted for in November. According to a new survey from TalkerResearch, more and more Americans (50%) are going into the holidays with a conversational game plan to avoid the controversies and keep the season bright.
When it comes to the least desirable topics of conversation around the Thanksgiving dinner table, one thing remains consistent: nobody wants to talk politics. Yet, it happens enough that it’s almost a given! Below is a list of the top things Americans do NOT want to discuss at the table this year.
- Politics — 42%
- Finances — 28%
- Appearance/weight — 26%
- Religion/spiritual beliefs — 23%
- Previous romantic relationships — 21%
- Mental health — 18%
- Work/career — 14%
- Personal goals/struggles — 14%
- Current relationship status — 12%
- Other family members — 10%
Now, of course we don’t want you to sit in silence with your loved ones this holiday season – if you’re feeling like that list is not giving you a lot to work with, here’s a list of approved topics people DO want to talk about!
- Food/wine — 48%
- Social lives — 36%
- Travel plans — 33%
- Hobbies — 32%
- Health — 24%
sources: TalkerResearch, commissioned by St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
