pop - the politics of polite
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POP
The Politics of Polite
At a very young age we are taught how to be polite and respectful of others
What to say… Please Thank you
Pardon Me
May I?Excuse me You’re Welcome
Sorry
What To Do…
How To Act…
How To Be Kind…
How To Play Nice…
And Be Nice To Your Brother and Sister
So How Can Being Polite Backfire?
Sometimes, inadvertently, we can address someone in a way that
offends them and we thought we were being Polite.
Let’s take a look at a few examples?
Are there any POP words below that might offend someone…or yourself?
GirlMa’am
SirBoy
GuysLadies
WomanSweetie/Dear/Honey
KidAny you would like to add?
"Don't Call Me Ma'am"
So what’s The solution? When in doubt…
Girl, Maam, Sir, Boy, Guys, Ladies, Woman, Chick
Dude
Throw it out!
Thanks!
Guys
Girls
Ladies
JUST….THANKS!