I mistakenly used some english words in front of an audience, and found out later that some of the words are considered (by new generation) offensive. I couldnt beleave but they include some of very commons words we use every day. How do i find out what are the latest ofensive words so i can prevent using them...?
2007-07-09 03:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by EARTHLING99 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Personally, i think that anyone who kicks off over a word seriously needs to get a life.
When will the Politically Correct madness stop?!
2007-07-09 03:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Derick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that every combination of speaker, topic, and audience has some "trigger" words that supposedly need to be avoided. Knowing which words these are varies from day to day according to the controversies of the day. This is why political speech sounds to bland and why politicians hire people from various communities to look over speeches for possible traps.
2007-07-09 03:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know but I've been there and done that, in Italian.
Used an old word for grandchildren, but the modern usage means "young puss*". Sheesh!
Oh me, oh my!
2007-07-09 03:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site:
http://www.newspeakdictionary.com/ns-pi.html
2007-07-09 03:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Keenu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋