I see no humor in sexual jokes They make me cringe. Inside I am screaming SHUT THE **** UP PERVERT! How can I let the person know I dont think there funny without being rude?
2007-03-12 02:16:29 · 11 answers · asked by sandra b 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I agree with you. To me, sex is a private and personal thing that I treat with respect. Crude and immature joking has never impressed me, but I hear a lot of it ( I've worked in construction all my life).
I don't try to tell anyone how I feel, I've learned to be stoic yet non-judgmental in my reactions. I've learned to be selective about the people I hang out with. And I don't go to a lot of comedy clubs anymore.
2007-03-12 14:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the short answer is no I don't feel uncomfortable. Here's why: You can't censor everyone and its up to each person to use a little discretion when telling jokes and such. However it is also everyones right to voice their feelings should they be offended about any joke or comment someone puts out there pubicly. What may be offensive to you could be humorous to others, it's up to each person to either listen or leave or speak their opinions. Although you must remember that even if you say something about the joke being offensive to you, the joke teller may or may not take your feelings to heart.
2007-03-12 03:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do feel uncomfortable ... because the joke itself usually tells you something about the person telling it, and I do not always want to see that side of a person.
I have seen people tell others "that's not funny!" with a big smile and a little laugh, to cover the fact that you think he / she is not nice. It is a skill to be cultivated: how to say what you want and need to say but to sugar coat it; it is all an act but should be one of your social skills .... I have seen people do this sort of thing, and then as soon as the offender is out of earshot, they really let you know how they feel, even if it is with only a look ....
2007-03-12 02:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 23:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by leeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say 'sorry, but I don't think that's very funny'? It's not rude to say what you personal preferences are.
Personally I don't care about these jokes, don't think they're funny but it doesn't bother me either, just doesn't do a thing either way. I don't laugh just to be polite but I don't feel the need to ask them to stop either, but that's just me. If I didn't like it, I'd say so, nothing rude or wrong with that.
2007-03-12 04:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends who tells the joke.
Sometimes dirty jokes can be funny too. If a friend tells it and the joke contains some wit and intelligence, then i'll laugh.
But if someone i'm not very close with tells this joke, i'll feel very uncomfortable and not laugh.
2007-03-12 02:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your somewhat right I don't really appreciate dirty jokes. Actually what I do is that I automatically become quiet, I don't even smile or show any signs of being pleased. But you know, sometimes just like in my case it is not my attitude to offend people by not riding on their jokes when they smile at me I try to send a feedback which is not quite offending.
2007-03-12 16:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Charliemagne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your aversion to this type of humor is a significant factor in determining your compatibility with someone. It's important to make your feelings known early on. Since most people will not share your feelings, nor pick up on subtle polite comments, you may need to resort to a more direct approach. Tell them firmly, that that isn't an appropriate subject and please don't tell that kind of a joke to me again.
2007-03-12 04:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by TechnoRat60 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truly, it depends on the company I am in. However, if you are being made to feel uncomfortable, you should speak up. The person telling the jokes may not be aware of this, unless you speak up. God bless****
2007-03-12 02:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just don't laugh and give them one of those cock eyed looks, like raise your eyebrow as if you were saying, not funny shut up.
I get uncomfortable at times especially when it's including females body parts!
2007-03-12 02:33:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋