Is NOBODY wrong in the post ? POST : So my SO works in the non profit political world, as do all of their friends. Everytime we all hang out, I try to be outgoing and find mutual things to discuss, but it always reverts back to talking shop -- aka political stuff. If we're out at a bar or something, I might key into my phone and find something to keep my mind busy and have a quick laugh, but apparently im being disrespectful by not paying attention. I've tried paying attention for two years now, i dont have much to interject with or add when it comes to them talking about their work. Ask me about engineering or my random passions, and i can go on for however you like. its harder than it sounds to just try to hop in and steer the conversation back to something we all can contribute to. AITA?