[kittygilchrist]

Going to a more or less private party. Talk abt graciousness vs staying in character. Is it ok to say and do stuff that you otherwise would not, because you are dressed as someone whose ethics you loathe?

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Going to a more or less private party. Talk abt graciousness vs staying in character. Is it ok to say and do stuff that you otherwise would not, because you are dressed as someone whose ethics you loathe?

Are you dressing in a pantsuit?

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

Are you dressing in a pantsuit?

No, was that a guess?

[Villager Joyce]

I wouldn't go as that person.

[tomwed]

Are you going as Bill Cosby? I wouldn't bring any Jello Shots.

[kittygilchrist]

You guys are making me happy.


Someday, I could go as an angel, maybe.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

You guys are making me happy.


Someday, I could go as an angel, maybe.

Do it this year Kitty. You qualify now.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Do it this year Kitty. You qualify now.

Mayyybe we can get some more opinions about my possible behavior...?

[redwitch]

If you loathe the character, why would you want to behave as that character? Maybe dress as the character and say you are showing the silly side of that person. That way, you can look loathesome but still be goofy.

[fred53]

As long as you enjoy the costume you are wearing and it isn't blatantly racist, or a known serial killer of recent times go as whoever you please as you can't please everyone and those who are, or might be offended, will find something offensive about everything.

[rubicon]

One should not be rude nor act in bad taste however, political correctness on its face is both rude and in bad taste and a scourge on good communication.

[Villager Joyce]

My rule of thumb is if you need to say "I mean no disrespect" or "I probably shouldn't say this" then don't---in costume or not.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by rubicon

One should not be rude nor act in bad taste however, political correctness on its face is both rude and in bad taste and a scourge on good communication.

: You are as smart as a whip!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

My rule of thumb is if you need to say "I mean no disrespect" or "I probably shouldn't say this" then don't---in costume or not.

Good advice. My folks said if you have to think about it more than once, don't do it.


It all depends on your company, and the atmosphere if something is funny or not. We all have all seen costumes of the pregnant nun and laughed and never ever thought twice about it.


Just go as a Princess. You can never go wrong.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by rubicon

One should not be rude nor act in bad taste however, political correctness on its face is both rude and in bad taste and a scourge on good communication.

Thank you!

Right or wrong is the best medicine and recall that it's interpretation will vary from person to person.

Just don't do anything you would not anybody else to do....but have have doing it.