Do you consider yourself PC?

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politically correct, that is. Do you take offense easily to off the cuff comments? I just wonder if you all differ here versus real life. Think, Colbert report. Me & DH LOVE this show. Daily show, too. I heart them. I'm a not PC at all, but I try to behave myself here *insert evil laughter* Do tell.


Debbie


Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.
--Family Guy
 
Depends on the circumstances, the topic and the audience. Sometimes you just have to be. Sometimes it is simply appropriate to keep one's mouth shut. Other times, the whole PC thing goes to far and people are too sensitive.
i.e. Merry Christmas AND Happy Hannukah OR Happy Holidays

why? you don't know the religion of the person you're speaking to, so don't assume - hence, HH - it's safe and covers all bases and doesn't (or certainly shouldn't) offend
if you do know, then say what's appropriate
I love to see the holiday decortions - trees and menorrahs alike
(keep the creche on your lawn, however, unless you are a church)
[btw - I've always celebrated xmas, for anyone planning to flame me]

when it comes to being PC - it's just all about balance
 
I'm not PC at all. In terms of speaking my mind, I'll say what I believe, hopefully in a calm rational way. I am however, polite, and try not to offend people in general. For instance, if I was sitting next to a heavy person at a dinner party I probably wouldn't start talking about the current obesity epidemic. That's just rude and hurtful.

Personally I can't understand why anyone would be offended by someone saying Merry Christmas. In the course of my life I've had any number of Jewish people say "Shabbat Shalom" to me and "Happy Hanukah," thinking that I was Jewish. I simply smiled and said it back. Nothing wrong with being Jewish, why would I be offended?

IMO people need to relax, and stop going around waiting to be offended.

Sparrow


My garden is filled with papayas and mangos
My life is a mixture of reggaes and tangos
Taste for the good life, I can live it no other way
- Jimmy Buffett
 
Heck no! I don't care about all that. I just care about being real. It seems like I attract PC people for some reason. Can't wait to jump on me for using the wrong word.

Charlotte~~
 
I'll confess to being senstive. I really do like to be PC and truly appreciate it in others. That doesn't mean I'm not vocal about my opinions, though.

I enjoy the Daily Show. What's the Colbert Report, Deb?

Nancy
 
>I'm not PC at all. In terms of speaking my mind, I'll say
>what I believe, hopefully in a calm rational way. I am
>however, polite, and try not to offend people in general. For
>instance, if I was sitting next to a heavy person at a dinner
>party I probably wouldn't start talking about the current
>obesity epidemic. That's just rude and hurtful.
>
>Personally I can't understand why anyone would be offended by
>someone saying Merry Christmas. In the course of my life I've
>had any number of Jewish people say "Shabbat Shalom" to me and
>"Happy Hanukah," thinking that I was Jewish. I simply smiled
>and said it back. Nothing wrong with being Jewish, why would
>I be offended?
>
>IMO people need to relax, and stop going around waiting to be
>offended.
>
>Sparrow
>
>
>My garden is filled with papayas and mangos
>My life is a mixture of reggaes and tangos
>Taste for the good life, I can live it no other way
>- Jimmy Buffett


Sparrow, eloquent as usual and ITA!
 
Debbie,

First, I have to comment on your signature; LOVE it. Family Guy is one of the few shows I watch on primetime. Love American Dad too.
Anyway, I'm certainly NOT PC. I'm not insensitive either. To give ya an idea as to how PC I am, Mel Brooks' movie Blazing Saddles is one of my favorites.:7 }(

Peace!:)
 
Well, I think it depends on how you are defining "politically correct." If you mean, do I keep my voiced opinions neutral and erring on the conservative side (ie, as in working to avoid offending others), the answer is definitely not. I tend to have very strong opinions about things and very little restraint in expressing them. :7 That being said, I do try to at least be cognizant about couching my opinions so they are least likely to be directly hurtful or offensive to someone else.

However, I do find that no matter how careful you are, people have a tendency to take offense easily and often at the most innocuous or (what I think of as) humorous comments. For example, I thought my tongue-in-cheek comment on the other thread about shopping in the juniors section would be taken as meant - I mean, I can't be the only person here who has been traumatized lately by being forced to shop among hordes of middle-aged women dressed in utter ridiculousness, but several people seemed immediately offended about the whole thing. I mean, I think sometimes people just assume any comment that might in any way apply to them is directed AT them, KWIM?

Anyway, so I try to take situations like that and use them as lessons in not painting my brush (or opening my mouth) quite so wide. :D And I am sure you all look ravishing in your juniors styles since your bods are designed by Cathe. If only the world at large took a cue...

:+

Marie

Edited for stinkin' grammar errors. I've been blinded by piles of wrapping paper, oy.
 
Based on my "Dog or Cat" response, I think it's safe to say I don't consider myself PC. Sometimes standing up for what's right means being a little un-PC. I've never walked the beaten path, and never will. That's what makes me as successful as I've been, and it's what makes me strong.
 
In perusing some other comments on this topic, I think there's a difference in being PC and showing good manners. I think it's just good manners to not use the word "fat" around heavy people (I actually have a hard time using the word "fat" at all because I think it's a terribly negative word). I think it's just good manners to not talk down other relgious views. Period. I guess I don't see either situation as being "PC". Perhaps there's a fine line between the two points.

I do know that I don't offend easily. Do what you want as long as you aren't trying to change or affect me. I don't care. But if you voice your religious opinions, be prepared to hear mine, as well. And if you speak ill of others, be prepared for me to put you in your place. I don't do gossip and I don't tolerate petty drivel that serves only to tear apart functional groups.

If someone gets offended by what someone else is doing, when it is not intentionally aimed at that person, I think that person is behaving a little selfishly and egotistically. For example, not everything that everybody else does has to do with ME, so why should I get offended by it? Now, if someone is intentionally insulting me or my beliefs, I will get offended by the idea that they think that is okay to do. But it still speaks more about that other person than about me.
 
>In perusing some other comments on this topic, I think
>there's a difference in being PC and showing good manners. I
>think it's just good manners to not use the word "fat" around
>heavy people (I actually have a hard time using the word "fat"
>at all because I think it's a terribly negative word). I
>think it's just good manners to not talk down other relgious
>views. Period. I guess I don't see either situation as being
>"PC". Perhaps there's a fine line between the two points.
>

Catwoman, ITA and that was the point I was trying to make. Being un-PC to me means not giving in to the totalitarian thought police. It means not living in fear that someone from the Perpetually Offended Club is going to latch on to something I've said and call me racist, sexist, homophobic etc. I am none of those things, and I refuse to be intimdated by those who mistakenly think they are the moral center of the universe.

I mentioned politeness because I think alot of people think being un-PC means being blunt to the point of obnoxiousness, or running their mouths without any consideration of another's feelings.

Interesting topic.

Sparrow

My garden is filled with papayas and mangos
My life is a mixture of reggaes and tangos
Taste for the good life, I can live it no other way
- Jimmy Buffett
 
Most definitely. I'm a Jersey liberal, PC is part of my culture. That's not to say I don't speak my mind, but I do try to use whatever term of the day is appropriate & I do try to be sensitive, especially considering the diversity of my community. However I typically don't take offense to those who aren't, for the most part, recognizing that everyone's upbringing & background is different.

Actually when I think about it, there are some things I'm not PC about. Mostly things that have to do w/personal responsibility--the one PC part of American culture that really bothers me is everyone trying to blame their problems on someone/thing else. Everyone has trauma & adversity in their lives & it's how we deal with it ON OUR OWN that distinguishes us as individuals and has kind of made this country what it is today--the possessive individualism position but not an aggressive, inflexible position.

The only things that really offend me are racial slurs or broad-ranging assumptions about gender, race, etc.
 
Interesting thread...

I rarely get offended by someone's political views or strong opinions - they have the right to believe what they want. What really irritates me is when someone strongly believes one way and that is perfectly ok, but won't hear of it if you believe a different way (religion) - - my oh my - - can't we all just believe the way we want without forcing the other side to believe that way?? Everyone has a different life path..........just because I don't agree doesn't mean I am forcing you to think the way I do.

Religion is definitely one of those topics that is very taboo - - however, I find it extremely fascinating. I love reading about how a certain belief system came into place, the background of it, ect....but believe me I NEVER bring this topic up - EVER. Personally I am never offended by what someone else believes on this topic (why should I be?) but many people cannot discuss religion without becoming angry - - very much the topic to avoid.....unless you are among people who truly just want to discuss the different aspects......

I do have strong opinions about childhood obesity, adult obesity and health in general as we all know Americans obesity levels are drastically rising - - however I am cognicent of my audience when discussing such issues...

It does drive me nuts how some people are automatically offended by comments from another party when they are not even directed in that way....Seriously is it that hard to learn to joke and laugh in a good humored way?? There is a point that we must not cross, however I think most of us know that line.......geesh

I never was offended by the "Juniors Department" comment - I shop in the JR's but believe me there are some fashions and styles that as a young adult, even I avoid - and I definitely agree that some people who are older shouldn't dress like their own kids......but to each his own - - :D

Well happy posting - Is it time for my workday to be over?? LOL
 
Nancy, The Colbert report is usually on after The Daily Show. It is genious. I heart it.

I am in agreement on defining PC versus being rude and offensive to people. That is not me at all. It depends who I am with and how the situation unveils. Obviously on a public forum you don't just go nutso with every thought and comment (well some might..lol). There is a time & place for everything of course. In my own home though? Hahahaha. Yeah.


Debbie


Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.
--Family Guy
 
I've tried to anser this many times and cannot say anything that will not get me in trouble by someone here--}(
Suffice to say that no, I am not PC, but I do have common sense.
 
I'm not PC..I have no tolerance for ignorance, but even that I can ignore because I refuse to waste my energy getting upset over it. I enjoy a good joke, even the ones directed at me. I don't take offense when people push their religious or political beliefs on me. I just smile and tune them out.

I'll be interested in reading everyones response to this because I find there are some posters on this board who seem to take offense with so many issues. So far most of the responses here have been neutral.
 
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