Re: Re(2):
- To: m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: Re(2):
- From: "* B* <s*@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 08:39:16 PST
>I always think its funny that in the UK "randy" is a slang word for
>"aroused" . I think brits must get a kick out of meeting someone named
>Randy, for the first time =).
Yes, and watch out if a brit wants to borrow your eraser, he'll ask for
a rubber. :)
But beyond this - I think it's important to look to what the person is
trying to say, not what one could extrapolate from it. A gentle
reminder that a word might be offensive is enough. But when people jump
on each other, taking offense where none was intended, it trivializes
the discussion, and you start feeling like someone trying to enjoy
dinner and being told that every fork you choose is the wrong one.
bob
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