It's almost Thanksgiving, and if you're anything like us, you're partly dreading sitting down at that big, diverse table because you know the person sitting beside you—while you may love them to bits—has political views that are the polar opposite of yours. You can't pick your family, am I right? And even worse, you can't force them to think like you do, no matter how hard you try! Instead of ruining a wonderful holiday and a seriously tasty meal with unpleasant conversation, we suggest six topics that will make sure the conversation stays friendly and fun. And bonus: you might learn something new about someone you've known for a very long time. How often does that happen? We got our inspiration for this episode from this article in Huffington Post by Terri Coles, and this week, your faithful hosts try out each one of her suggestions as a warm-up for the big day. Many thanks to Ms. Coles for the inspiration for this week's episode. ------------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR THE SHOW: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. DONATE: Open your laptop and visit The Bittersweet Life and click the donate button on the right side of the page. The show needs your support to continue. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email at bittersweetlife@mail.com. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram – Better yet, tag #thebittersweetlife with your story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide! © The Bittersweet Life – Web and show content can only be used with written permission