certain topics are off-limits for discussion with coworkers even if they occur away from the office. For example, if I feel strongly about pro-choice but my co

certain topics are off-limits for discussion with coworkers even if they occur away from the office. For example, if I feel strongly about pro-choice but my coworker, she feels very strongly about pro-life, then there may be some extra politics I need to deal with work. While she might not directly shown her distain, instead it'll be a bunch of subtle things she does that negatively affect the relationship. Ideally, political interest would have no effect, but realistic they might. I'd rather not take that chance. That's why I only talk politics with friend outside work. Secondly, I'd personally rather not talk about my private relationships and family with coworkers. If i was going through a divorce, I would not talk about that even with my closest coworker.Again, I would discuss that with a close friend outside of work. At work, people's status matters more. You always want to portray an image to look strong, positive. At work everybody has a job title, with friends outside of work, there are less stakes on 'status'.