or perhaps...
don't pretend it didn't happen... just don't rub salt in a wound esp when someone let you know they are cut and bleeding.
I would never joke about the holocaust to a Jew or use derogatory words to a black person. To Red, she has a very real association with the term due to personal experience.
I don't have such an experience as she has but can understand her objection to it. Believe me, I can sure let my mouth get me into trouble due to thoughtless things I have said.
I do enjoy hearing how every one responds though.
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