Vicky Oliver

Vicky Oliver is a career development expert and multi-bestselling author of five books, including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions. She is Nonfiction Editor at LIT Magazine and teaches essay writing at the New York Writers Workshop.

The Rule of Five: How to Avoid Talking about Politics

At college, one of my double majors was Political Science. At the time, I remember thinking that I’d always be able to hold my own in a conversation if I had a basic understanding of politics. I still feel that way, but I no longer want to talk about politics (unless it’s about office politics).

By Vicky Oliver

/ May 21, 2025

The Rule of Five: How to Avoid Talking about Politics