There’s this cultural exchange program going on at my university where I’m supposed to do a zoom call with people living in Kiev, Ukraine. The war will be mentioned as part of the meeting. Should I bs them or should I tell them that I don’t support their Nazi military and government?
Edit: I know someone from Donetsk who’s now fighting for the Donetsk People’s Republic. Should I mention him?
My vote is to be a good human being and try to sympathise with the horrible shit that person is going through. It doesn’t matter who is right or wrong, it’s just as horrible all the same
Yes of course, but what about when they start talking about the politics?
I’d say position yourself as uninformed or neutral
I agree. By being confrontational from the beginning, OP would be definetly a bad person. Only be confrontational if they become confrontational. If they start saying bullshit, just argue calmly and respectfully.
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That is true, I did not think of that perspective. I agree with you.