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I often see that peculiar speech pattern here on HN! It's like they're afraid to say 'wife' out of fear of offending the woke mob. The same people who are OK wi
by wyclif 5y ago
I often see that peculiar speech pattern here on HN! It's like they're afraid to say 'wife' out of fear of offending the woke mob. The same people who are OK with work being a constant struggle seminar.
- shagie 5y agoI use "sibling" rather than "brother" or "sister" and "parent" rather than "mother" or "father" to reduce information leakage. "Partner" could find the same use. This isn't any woke thing - its just a "don't reveal information that isn't necessary."
- t0mbstone 5y agoAh, yes. Let's just obfuscate every humanizing aspect of our lives to ensure we are seen as a replaceable cogs in the money making machine instead of real people with feelings.
- jyounker 5y ago^^^ This. So much this. My boss isn't entitle to know the details of my life, nor is the company, nor are my co-workers. You earn the details of my life by being my friend, not through a contractual relationship.