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I think that depends on your audience. I’ve worked with some people who looked at me like I just kicked their dog if I used it to refer to something as dumb in
by bsagdiyev 5y ago
I think that depends on your audience. I’ve worked with some people who looked at me like I just kicked their dog if I used it to refer to something as dumb in an offensive manner. Others don’t care.
Personally I’ve tried to curb my use of the offensive definition/use of the word to be respectful but don’t yell at people who do use it that way.
- tluyben2 5y agoYeah, agreed. Just be nice and try not to offend people. I don’t respect people with religion too much, including flatearthers, but doesn’t make much sense to aggravate people or spend energy on people I don’t care about anyway. When people start to talk gibberish, I just excuse myself and sit somewhere else. No insults needed. Still I would say a thick skin is better; many cultures and countries you might visit will use words you find offensive in normal conversation. You might have a bad blood pressure vacation if that affects you. Like in Spain sometimes it sounds like they are stringing swear words together while they are just having a friendly conversation.
- bsagdiyev 5y agoOf course, I’m actually a Spanish citizen so I’m well aware of how it can sound at times if you’re not used to it lol. I do think not aggravating is key, but also agree that thicker skin might be wiser since you really cannot control what other people say and do. I still use words that are considered offensive at times just by nature of it being a habit but really am trying to cut down so my son doesn’t start up with them either.