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There is definitely a reason to be PC to an extent, but in our current society it certainly goes a bit far, and people have gotten way too sensitive. I often hear people getting an earful when they were genuinely misinformed or meant well. And I
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There is definitely a reason to be PC to an extent, but in our current society it certainly goes a bit far, and people have gotten way too sensitive. I often hear people getting an earful when they were genuinely misinformed or meant well. And I know a few people who have made absolute fools of themselves trying to ask me questions about my being bisexual or my studying Wicca, and they trip over their words trying to ask questions because they know they have no clue what they're talking about. In my opinion, I shouldn't be offended by whatever they say because they're trying to get more information on a topic they really don't know about. It's not their fault they don't know.
Also, I have no issue being wished a Merry *insert your holiday here* by anyone. People are excited about their own celebrations and wishing me well. They're not trying to convert me to their religion or telling me that mine is wrong. That's another conversation entirely.
Funny story from when I was at work this morning. I had a group of customers come in, and the guy in particular had no verbal filter. For some reason I'm to be interested in jokes about his girlfriend being kinky and such. Doesn't bother me, and the situation was actually kind of funny. At any rate, as they're leaving I tell them to have a great day and he responds "Um yeah, Happy Hanukkah or something..." And then after they were just outside the store I hear this very animated (and loud) discussion:
"Don't say that! What if she's actually Jewish?!?"
"She's Jewish?!? Well, I didn't know that!"
"I don't know if she is, but she might be!"
"Well how am I supposed to know if she is?"
If they'd turned back around, they'd have just seen me laughing, but the girlfriend seemed somewhat freaked out by the boyfriend offending people wherever they go. I take it this is a regular occurrence.
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That is quite funny.
When I worked in retail during the holidays, I would wish Jewish people a happy Hanukkah. I would take in the situation, because, honestly, it's easy to see who an orthodox jewish individual is. Being aware of the days, I would wish them it and they would actually be pleased with my thoughtfulness.
I think it boils down to intent and being able to understand social queues. If someone is unsure and questioning, I take it as a compliment they are trying to understand. They probably will fumble, but I say, hey, A for effort!
In fact, now that I think about it, I have friends who have practices/religions/li fe styles I'm unfamiliar with (it doesn't define our relationship, so it doesn't really come up). They know I mean well, so they are my "go-to" when I have questions about their faith/lifestyle. They're great to have
