Posted by Gabbi~G on August 2, 2006, at 22:18:15
In reply to Re: Good catch, that wouldn't have occurred to me., posted by TexasChic on August 2, 2006, at 21:34:42
> I was kind of worried that came out weird, so I'm glad you knew what I was talking about.
** I think I felt what you meant, and I really appreciated your saying something.
There's always going to be something we unintentionally say that's not PC. I think the most important thing is to keep the feelings of others in mind and just TRY to stay aware of a potential faux pas.
** Exactly, and though you can usually tell if it's an inadvertant slip on someone's part, the more you experience the more you realize just how painful some things are that even you (not you personally) once just joked about.
I mean, I wouldn't jump on someone for saying jokingly "They're gonna put me away"
But after reading Emmy's experience I'll never think of that as just an expression again. And of course that made me think twice about other expressions.
If everyone thought that way it would be a very different world. Although, I have to admit I do sometimes find myself blown away by the kindness of strangers. You just never know.
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> -TI'm amazed by people's kindness often, that sort of thoughtfulness, or extra effort that makes saying thank-you just not powerful enough.
Thanks Miss Chic
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