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How about “don’t”? But, hey, if a Warmist brings it up ask them how they traveled to the gathering

Is silence golden? What a change expert says about family climate conversations at Christmas time

Do you engage with climate deniers that come your way this Christmas? And if so, what’s the best way to do it?

Climate change. Like discussions about the monarchy or world leaders, it’s one of those topics that inevitably comes up at the Christmas dinner table or after a few jolly drinks, one way or another.

Uncle Jim might make an out-of-the-blue, uninformed comment about Greta Thunberg. Cousin Mary might start saying something about how renewable energy isn’t reliable. And that’s before Grandpa John starts waxing lyrical about how climate change is just weather, loudly declaring that ‘we’ve always had storms’.

Is it a case of biting your tongue or going on an impassioned monologue? Should you make the case for climate action? Or sit quietly in a corner and feel the dark cloud rise over your paper party hat?

Oh, please. Those of us not in a cult won’t bother with the conversation, unless we want to wind up our climate cult relatives

So Townsend knows a thing or two about when to get involved in a conversation about climate change this Christmas – and when to steer clear.

And, if you do decide to go ahead with your family climate lesson 101, she has some fantastic ways to navigate through any difficult questions and reactions. (snip)

“You absolutely are NOT required to speak up,” she says. “If your mental health, physical or financial safety or core support relationships would be damaged, then leave the space. Play with the kids or pets. WALK AWAY.”

Walkjobs. Anyhow, the article offers some tips and stuff, which is weird that the cultists do not seem to have the information to have an actual discussion without being provided talking points. It’s almost like they are parrots mimicking what they are told.