I agree, if the word color offends some people, then why not use the word complexion.
2006-10-07 03:56:21 · 18 answers · asked by posture 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I agree, if some people are offended by the word color, than we should make an effort not to offend them.
2006-10-07 05:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by glow 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Who makes up these political correctness words anyway . In the last 60 yrs we went through at least 6 to 8 names for the other races . How about , " Hey You " ..and point .
That would get my attention .
What about the use of the words Christan , Christmas , Christ , In God we Trust and God Bless America doesn't that offend someone ?
I hope so , because I use those words every time I can !!!!!!!!!
2006-10-07 04:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
complexion is a better word--who on this earth is only one color? ask any artist and they will tell you there are at least fifteen colors that go into a rendering of anybody's face, and that's just a rendering, not the real thing--we don't have a single skin color, we have a complexion
2006-10-07 07:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
PC has gotten so out of hand these days just because people are stupid. what happen to the way things were? PC is a result of frivolous lawsuits and people acting like a bunch of babies. why do we call me African Americans when probably about 80% have never been to Africa, or know anything about African history? why must we say complexion instead of color? complexion describes the fairness of someone (acne, tone). pc is super lame.
2006-10-07 07:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by dino143637 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really, I'm afraid. I find political correctness to be tedious and inane. Some people want to be offended and will be offended by anything you come up with, no matter how nice or polite. The people who are offended by the word "color" today will be equally offended by the word "complexion" tomorrow.
2006-10-07 04:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't see a problem with it. I don't want to offend anybody, of course. But, really, as long as the person isn't using it as a racial slur, why not? Some people would probably turn any substitues in to a slur, really. Also, "political correctedness gets really annoying fast. It's really just kinda wordy ways to cushion what you're saying. It's a waste of everybody's time and breath.
2006-10-07 04:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by Shanann 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The way things are going soon somebody will complain about the word "What" then what are we supposed to say? The whole PC thing is Bologna! How many people does color offend? Why don't they just tune it out! Jeeze! They can say about me I have white skin Color, and a light complexion and I won't be offended!
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2006-10-07 04:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Look up complexion in the dictionary. It does not mean the same thing as color. If you want to redefine a word in order to make someone feel better, go ahead; but it is incorrect use of the word. In my opinion, it makes you sound ignorant.
2006-10-07 04:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-11-26 22:54:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ! Political correctness is ruining our nation. I say a spade is a spade, not a short handled,square bladed tool used in earth reconfiguration !
2006-10-07 04:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋