some of my friends are black / gay
2006-07-03 03:02:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
not if they are true, but if you use them in defence of attacking blacks and/or gays then yes it is.
2006-07-03 03:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its condescending if its said as a defense for something you said or did that wronged a black or gay person. Its usually said this way:"But some of my best friends are black/gay" If you don't visit each others homes and hang out together anywhere besides work/school then you aren't friends you are co-workers and associates.
2006-07-03 10:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why it would be condescending....
I would say it depends on the context of the other sentences and tone of voice, but the general statement should be fine.
As if to say, "Some of my friends drive SUV's or have Pitt Bulls. What's the difference
People just seem to be too sensitive
2006-07-03 10:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by judyblue_pa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends when and how the statements are used. They usually follow a stereotypical criticism of black people or gay people, and come after the words, "Don't get me wrong..." On the whole, usually, yes.
2006-07-03 10:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by R.I.P. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the context of the conversation. and I think it has to do with your audience. If you are among people who adhere to the anal rules of Political Correctness, it will be construed as condescending.
It's like not referring to Jewish people as Jews. Used to be and probably still is an insult to call a Jew a Jew unless you are a Jew. People will infer their own meaning regardless of your intention,
2006-07-03 11:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry - It's all PC crap just designed to make touchy arseholes think they're in the right. I remember hearing about blacks hating being called coloured and so I made sure I started taking care about who I attributed the respective terms to and then some stupid black ***** on Big Brother says 'Oh and don't call me black, we don't like black, I'm coloured!'. If you're in a no-win situation like that, you might as well just say **** it and treat the cunts like the arseholes they deserve to be treated as.
2006-07-03 11:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Sid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you didn't list the statements, it's pretty hard to tell if they are condescending. My crystal ball is out being polished.
2006-07-03 10:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
if you'd said 'some of my best friends' then maybe but it could allso be a statement of fact, ultimetly i think its really just to do with the way you say it, like you're exact tone of voice.
2006-07-03 10:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by phillipgdmn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. due to redundancy.
I can't think of anyone I know who does not have a gay or black friend or two.
so why feel the need to say it?
2006-07-03 10:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by JeckJeck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good thing to say. Does it really matter what the color or sexual orientation your friends are? Friends are friends.
2006-07-03 11:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not at all. only uptight people would considor those statements condescending.
2006-07-03 10:09:12 · answer #11 · answered by sean_mchugh6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋