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Originally Posted by ALadysMom
Yes...but...wouldn’t it be better if one could admit what they didn’t know without being labeled as a racist?
By the way, did you know not to make the hand gesture for o.k. 👌 because some think that is offensive too.
IMO it’s too easy to always claim offense about things now. It’s a lot like crying wolf.
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True. Crying wolf is a one way to put it. Admitting you didn't know usually happens after the supposed offense. By then the offended have, without any thought of the offenders real intent, have already leaped to the conclusion that it was intentional and the unnecessary battle is on.
Sadly, too many people, and I'm often as guilty as the next person, spend their time and energy preparing their next rebuttal and never take the time to listen or even try to understand the other point of view. They make the assumption the other side is automatically completely invalid. Emotions over heat (helped by the rabble rousers on the sidelines enjoying the spectacle), any real chance for real, lasting advancement is thrown under the bus and we end up back at square one with only hurt feelings on both sides to show for the energy spent arguing.
Somebody, please cue up the song " Why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends ..."