[header] How to apply politics in personal relationships [title] Be gradual in your enthusiasm to talk politics around friends. [step] When friends get together, there are often a bunch of reasons as to why they want to spend time with one another. And talking about politics may well not be one of the things people are keen on. 
Until you know your friends really well and only then, when the occasion is right, should you try to raise any discussion of political issues and beliefs. [title] Don't bring up politics on the first date unless you're absolutely sure this is what your date finds interesting and non-confrontational.