Stuffed Rabbits

karrie

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Oh crikey that was certainly not my intention (oh the gap between cultures) I unreservedly apologise for any offence caused. That was the last thing on my mind.

That's why I really don't feel anyone reading you in this instance ought to take offense. I might not have even mentioned it if you hadn't asked Bear about terminology earlier. :)
 

Dingus

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Really sorry Bear. Just shows how things are perceived and expressed in different places. I work in a diverse culture and within that atmosphere I am quite well up on what is and is not acceptable. PLEASE if I ever give offence through my ignorance of your background, culture or whatever, PLEASE point it out. and do not feel awkward about it. I am aware that at times the language and phraseolgy we use is not always acceptable to everyone else but we will only learn respect for others sensitivities if these differences are pointed out. My thanks also to Karrie for correcting me in a sensitive, non judgemental or threatening way. Look forward to talking to you both again soon.
 

CDNBear

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Really sorry Bear.
You have nothing to be sorry for.

Just shows how things are perceived and expressed in different places.
Exactly why you have nothing to be sorry for.

I work in a diverse culture and within that atmosphere I am quite well up on what is and is not acceptable. PLEASE if I ever give offence through my ignorance of your background, culture or whatever, PLEASE point it out. and do not feel awkward about it.
Will do. The part I find awkward is this, lol.

I am aware that at times the language and phraseolgy we use is not always acceptable to everyone else but we will only learn respect for others sensitivities if these differences are pointed out. My thanks also to Karrie for correcting me in a sensitive, non judgemental or threatening way. Look forward to talking to you both again soon.

Ya, we have them too, for the longest time, I just didn't know using the term "Pisshead" was wrong. And don't get me started on "Calling a spade a spade", lol.
 

Dingus

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LOL. Yeah and then there's "man holes", "blackboards", "blackboards" the list goes on and on. An Asian friend of mine will keep calling me a "honky". I know I'm supposed to be offended but I have no iea what it means so I'm not. Take care. X