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Old 10-16-2012, 03:36 PM
 
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Went to the dentist today. There is a TV in the room. I have it on CNN, and the hygienist (new) says "please don't tell me you are going to vote for Obama", incredulously. I have never met this person before in my life. This is the person who is going to be working on my mouth in a few minutes.

I just looked at her. I was so taken aback I did not know how to respond. I did not want to **** her off before she finished with my mouth. After I got my crown, I told the Dentist, who I have known for a long time, but have no idea what his party affiliation is, nor do I care. I told him it was inappropriate. He agreed and said it was unacceptable and that he would terminate her if I thought that was right thing to do.

Of course, I did not want her to be terminated. She was young and stupid. I just asked for a new hygienist the next time. My whole family uses this dentist. He probably has made about 10K off of us this year alone.

Anyone else have a similar experience?
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:38 PM
 
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Tell her you are not paying her by the hour to discuss politics and she had better get to work before you start deducting because your time is way more expensive than hers.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:38 PM
 
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No, seems I have a thicker skin then you do....
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:41 PM
 
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If my dental hygienist started asking me political questions, I'd probably say "Mfff nng mmfmmm *spit* aaaaagh."
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:41 PM
 
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Yes. I'm sure he would have fired her. Wouldn't be surprised if he had a good laugh about it with her when you left.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:42 PM
 
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No, seems I have a thicker skin then you do....
Imagine going to see a proctologist and just before he does the procedure he asks...oh by the way, Republican or Democrat? You tell me who has thick skin then.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:44 PM
 
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Yes. I'm sure he would have fired her. Wouldn't be surprised if he had a good laugh about it with her when you left.
No I am very certain he would have fired her. I have known the dentist for a long time. He knows what I do for a living, and he knows my whole family. She had just started work there three weeks ago. My dentist cares more about money than he does party affiliation.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:47 PM
 
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Imagine going to see a proctologist and just before he does the procedure he asks...oh by the way, Republican or Democrat? You tell me who has thick skin then.
I don't get hung up and bent out of shape on people's words like some other people around here.....

My world doesn't revolve around Democrats and Republicans like other people....
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:49 PM
 
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I don't get hung up and bent out of shape on people's words like some other people around here.....

My world doesn't revolve around Democrats and Republicans like other people....
Your proctologist might.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:52 PM
 
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Sure.

Why are you so butthurt anyway. According to you, Obama is the best thing since sliced bread so I'm surprised you didn't seize the opportunity to drop some of that "superior intellect" you display here on her to convince her she's living in an alternate reality by supporting Mittens.
No, I felt sorry for her. I would have just made her cry.
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