Weather and Climate 

When we meet acquaintances, we often talk about weather. This is the topic least likely to offend people. Are there topics more important than weather? Of course there are, such as politics. But talking about politics will easily offend others, especially in a diverse population.

Today’s western world is very diverse. There is little common interest. Talking about weather, or climate, is the least offensive topic. One might argue climate change is a controversial topic. Well, try something else. You’ll know climate change is the least offensive topic. We are simply talking about weather, or climate. And we pretend we are discussing something truly significant.