cuttsie Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Im dreaming of a white Christmas Just now, cuttsie said: Im dreaming of a white Christmas Was Gentle Jesus , The Virgin Mary and that silly chuff Joseph who stood for egg under hat black or brown or slightly pink . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, pattricia said: Could we not also complain about the story “ Snow White and The Seven Dwarves ? Certainly not. 2 years for 'wolf whistling' Life! wouldn't be enough for such obvious Racist and derogatory language. Keep safe out there before this becomes compulsory 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Padders said: And it's now illegal to Wolf Whistle. A 2 year jail sentence can be imposed. illegal to Wolf Whistle ? Are you sure ? Reminds me of the time these builders on a roof Wolf Whistled me as I walked through town. I stuck my nose in the air and walked straight into a lamp post ! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 the correct word is black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Oh Patricia, I share your pain. I mean offence to no-one but I'm always putting my foot in it... Language has become another battle ground, (like we needed another,) but it is important. I just wish it wouldn't keep changing all the time while people make up their minds what is acceptable. It's hard to keep up.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I was told that the phrase coloured people was frowned on because the phrase was on notices on American buses to segregate passengers. I think the phrase non white is probably a general description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Anna B said: Oh Patricia, I share your pain. I mean offence to no-one but I'm always putting my foot in it... Language has become another battle ground, (like we needed another,) but it is important. I just wish it wouldn't keep changing all the time while people make up their minds what is acceptable. It's hard to keep up.... I understand. I’ve come to the conclusion now that it depends in what context you use the phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltman Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I had to describe someone to the police. I tried to be very careful but I had to use terms that could (would!) have been offensive to someone somewhere. The police lady said that they need an accurate description and to use what ever terms fitted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Meltman said: I had to describe someone to the police. I tried to be very careful but I had to use terms that could (would!) have been offensive to someone somewhere. The police lady said that they need an accurate description and to use what ever terms fitted. Yes, it’s an awkward situation isn’t it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltman Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, pattricia said: Yes, it’s an awkward situation isn’t it ? It is, I felt uncomfortable but the description had to be realistic and correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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