I agree that is a problem. Some people are just looking for drama but you should limit the opportunity that gives them a chance to complain.
This country is Crazy.
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I agree that is a problem. Some people are just looking for drama but you should limit the opportunity that gives them a chance to complain.
There's another problem. People news to minds their own business. I'm offended for that other person. Please.
Yes, but that is a reality. People can be offended by what they hear and/or perceive as offensive to someone else. Unfortunate but true. This is strictly about a workplace occurrence. A person overhearing someone in a bar/resturant/park, etc..., you can tell them to "mind their own business", but at work that is a different issue. There are certain behaviors expected and that's it.
The fact is...if you don't have certain workplace policies, some people would indeed walk around telling others to"STFU", kiss my #&*, etc., we all know that would happen. It does sometimes and those people are usually terminated or written up. Kind of like posting inappropriate stuff here. You know exactly how that goes. People always push the envelope and some have to get spanked because of that.
Another problem with political correctness, mixing apples and oranges. There's a difference between being nasty and vulger, and two coworkers having casual conversation in the workplace. If a person is offended by an off the cuff comment, they need to tell that person. If it continues, then they need to report it. It its not directed at you, mind your own business.
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If that is your solution, then you might as well choose the option to not exist because im sure someone somewhere will be offended that you exist.
What ever happened to tolerance and teaching people how to disagree but still respect other people? I may not like the things you say, the way you look, the actions you perform, but you know what? THATS YOUR GOD GIVEN RIGHT. As long as you are not physically hurting me or anyone else, DO IT.
We have this whole coddling culture where we baby the crap out of anyone and everyone. Seriously, toughen up. We should not make other people change for our own insecurities, fears, and misunderstandings. They are who they are and we need to accept that as they should accept that we are who we are.
When we start telling people that they need to treat each individual differently based on how that individual WANTS to be treated, we fail.
Side note: Im sure in MLK Jr's days, he was not fighting for SPECIAL treatment, but equality and being treated exactly like the man standing next to him and the next man. Somehow we allowed this view and "felt bad" for previous oppressions that we now give SPECIAL treatment to those that were not even directly affected by the oppression that was fought against. What we need to do is get back on track with MLK Jr's ideas and treat EVERY SINGLE PERSON THE EXACT SAME WAY.
Got It ,, Thanks Good info..
The question is can you still call your daughter pumpkin - or will that too be abusive language?!?!? What ever happened to sticks and stones? You can rob someone at knife point and be underpriviledged, and a product of your environment but call someone a spaz and your a social degenerate. Pathetic...
This was originally about calling someone a name considered inappropriate for a workplace. Not about calling a daughter "pumpkin". Big difference. There is a code of conduct in the corporate, public service, Fortune 100/500, and/or structured business environments. Would I want my daughter's boss calling her "pumpkin" or "sweetie"? No. Don't think she would either. I can only relay real life experiences based on the large companies I have and continue to work for.
Some of the responses demonstrate a possible lack of experience in a large, structured, professional setting. I know there are plenty of "white-collar" workers here that can vouch for the point I have attempted to state.
Some of the responses demonstrate a possible lack of experience in a large, structured, professional setting. I know there are plenty of "white-collar" workers here that can vouch for the point I have attempted to state.
I spent 16 years in a Government job and another 10 in a multi billion dollar compay. I know what you are talking about, and I've see people use it to get positions they didn't deserve and to destroy careers unnecessarily. People need to worry more about what they are doing and less about what other people are doing. The fact that HR promotes the tattle tale elementry school mentality in the workplace is more discusting than someone calling a coworker honey if they don't mind.
Excellent points and so true!
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that is correct, you have to have a very good reason why you are carrying a pen knife, possibly if you were fishing.
otherwise, you may get a fine for carrying an offensive weapon
that is correct, you have to have a very good reason why you are carrying a pen knife, possibly if you were fishing.
otherwise, you may get a fine for carrying an offensive weapon
That's crazy stuff.....sounds like it is just making it easier for the bad guys and making good people break the law.
Poppy,
I was under the impression that this was about a patron or private citizen calling a person by an expression that depending upon on the tone and underlying spirit could be construed as warm and endearing or sexually suggestive and inappropriate. Of course, sustained unwelcome comments of any kind in a corporate environment are inapproriate and well regulated in general, however, I could tear into a person without using any "quote unquote" offensive language. This type of word prohibition is political correctness at it's worst and criminalizes free speech. This is a issue of social grace and manners not something that big government needs to regulate. Government officials themselves are on the bottom rung of gratutious attacks, lies, and offensive do nothing rhetoric...
My two cents...
Quoted from the original posting.....in my opinion, this is a workplace occurrence since the female in Parliament ultimately works for the Prime Minister. A patron or private citizen can pretty much use whatever language they chose, whether it's tasteless or whatever. Free speech is only guarenteed to a point though. We all know the addage of not being able to scream "Fire" in a theater, that's not protected free speech.
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