Keep Politics OUT of your Office!
The best advice I can give you on talking about politics in
your office is DON’T!
This rule applies to all the members of the dental office
including the dentist (owner).
You will often offend individuals who have different
political leanings and make them feel uncomfortable in your office.
Uncomfortable people = ex-customers.
You will often offend other staff members who disagree with
your opinions. Many times, the offended staff member will not mention to you
they are uncomfortable with your voicing your political beliefs and will just quietly
be agitated at you. This agitation will lead to disharmony in the office and
often acts of passive aggressive behaviors.
Even when you think the patient or the staff member you are
speaking to agree with your political beliefs, your conversation may be
overheard by others who are near you.
The bottom line is that making customers and staff feel uncomfortable
is a bad idea. Have strong political opinions but keep them OUT of the office!
Dr. Corey Gold
President – Advanced Continuing Education Systems
www.aces4ce.com