use a term they considered offensive even though others may not think so.
That's just common sense. I guess I'm saying, if 2 people think X is a bad
word, I wouldn't say it to them, but it would not make X a bad word in
itself, just a word _considered_ bad by a few people.
Anyway, interesting ideas.
-rc
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harkins, Patrick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:33 AM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: RE: Political Correctness
>
> Ray,
>
> It's true that language is simply what people say, but it's
> not a question of "shoulds". It's a question of your
> objective when speaking to someone. If you want to gain their
> trust or respect then you use a different language than if
> you wish to wound. Language is as language does.
> Personally I don't believe you can ever be too careful with
> language. A careless word can destroy years of effort.
> As for respect, its an article of faith for me (though not
> always an easy
> one) that everyone deserves it, even when they don't appear to.
>
> regards,
> Patrick
>
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