What type of topics should be off-limits in the work place?

Nothing should be of limits. He is your family and if you can't trust them then you shouldn't be talking about it or doing it!

If they got time to talk they have time to police call.

There was once this concept-I believe they called it "Freedom". It's always run afoul of that other concept...the one they call "Profit". If your discussions intrude on "profit", expect to have "freedom" limited.

Anything political, gun-based, abortion, equality, workload, drugs....the list goes on but I won't keep going. Reason I put this is because one way or the other (and some aren't like this) someone will try and 1UP your comment, take it out of context, get too EMOTIONAL about what you are talking about. I understand having a passion for something and that's fine to talk about but don't cry, scream, point fingers, use complicated words even they don't understand, or only have a portion of the actual story. I can't count the amount of times I've seen someone over-react on a topic and it could be as simple as asking how their day was.

We were told as aircrew moving passengers never discuss politics religion we still did

I don't think anything should be off limits. I work in a civilian heavy organization that has a lot of work place differeces than that of a regular unit. The Soldiers whom i work with and some of the civilians regularly engage in conversations consisting of different topics. But at all times we are professional and considerate of others in the work place. As long as there aren't any complaints from others outside of the discussion i see no issues with whatever the topic of the day is.

The PC shit ball continues to grow ever bigger as it rolls down the mountain called "Higher Education". Using my GI bill to attend college here in Northern Alabama you would be amazed at the topics and words that one must avoid as to not "trigger" someone and melt their little individual snowflake heart. This social experiment of limiting speech and giving words more power than they have is a total violation of basic free speech. Even the idea that we need to establish rules concerning what topics should be forbidden in the workplace is (**trigger warning!**) mind-blowing!
So ridiculous and deserves total resistance.

Nothing. How in the world are we suppose to learn about anything?

In principle, no subject should be off-limits. However, because many of us work closely in teams, it isn't always possible - or appropriate - to just walk away from a conversation and leave our opinions at the DFAC, dorms, or barracks. Yes, in the military those places should be considered part of the work place, especially on active duty.

Some subjects are inherently fraught, and as leaders and professionals we should be mindful of how personal differences might affect morale and mission accomplishment. Acrimonious remarks made in the heat of the moment erode trust, undermining unit cohesion and potentially leading to performance problems. In some environments this can be downright dangerous. Moreover, remarks leading to legitimate EO or EEO complaints can be costly, both in financial terms (units are directly responsible for paying costs associated with processing claims having merit) and human resources.

Bottom line: Regardless of subject, workplace conversations should, at the very least, remain respectful. Keep a cool head and remember that, while differences of opinion are expected and inevitable, we do share a common purpose and not only earned the privilege of wearing the uniform, but must keep earning it every day.

I personally feel that no topic should be off limits. We are adults and if people feel uncomfortable with a topic - either don't discuss it or exit stage left. As Soldiers, Adults, and Productive members of society, you can't avoid everything that my be "sensitive" or "potentially hurt our feelings". Its ridiculous and I am personally utterly tired of the Political Correctness that has plagued our Military.

Comments that distract from work. Although I do not like bullying or bigotry I thing the politically correct movement is out of control to the point of infringing on our freedom of speech, and all that political correctness does is hides the problem and make intelligent conversation about the issues impossible.

Politics and religion!

When it comes to Monday morning water cooler talk, keep it family-friendly, if you can't say it in front of kids then it will definitely offend someone. Do not start up a what did you do this weekend with the office man-whore.... The details might get him in trouble or fired.
*man-whore used as a term for a freestyle sexually supercharged person, can be male or female.... prime example... watch Archer.

Really?, Employees are there to work not to be discussing anything else. That's why other countries are ahead of us. We have to many crying babies, just like someone running for president.

Anything Salt and Pepper sings.