5. Being Politically Correct
Politically Correct is a term that has gained
great deal of momentum during the last few
in the United States. It is a term
describes the behavior people exhibit in public versus
private social situations. It is a relatively new
that has drawn both criticism and praise from
Americans. Being politically correct is achieved by speaking
something or someone in public without being disrespectful.
applies even if you are speaking on a
that you disagree with. It is very closely
to politeness, but has more meaning than simply
polite.
In the past, it was considered acceptable
speak your mind when discussing politics or religion,
example. This type of candor sometimes created a
between the speaker and those listening who may
with him or her. An example of this
be if someone is speaking about the current
in an offensive manner in public. There are
who support the President and may not share
speaker's point of view. On the other side
the argument, it could be you who is
a group of people expressing views about the
that you may not agree on. Is it
to confront the speaker or to simply remove
from the situation? Being around people who do
practice political correctness can be uncomfortable.
The best
to go about your day is to speak
controversial subjects privately with friends or family. Some
and religious feelings are deeply rooted in some
who may not feel comfortable about a person
against his or her beliefs. This can lead
confrontation, and even conflict. The best way to
is to be careful of the topics you
in conversations on when you are out in
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