You see it every day. Someone makes an off-color joke and someone else gets offended. The joker immediately pushes back saying that the offended party is “too sensitive” or “it was just a joke” or “we’re just having fun”. The joker is dumping responsibility for an uncomfortable moment on others. Often with accusation of being “too PC” – meaning politically correct.
The offensive joker says it like political correctness is a bad thing. Like being PC is a burden and a problem. It isn’t. Political correctness, at its core, is simple. It is about treating people with kindness and respect.
Political correctness, at its core, is simple. It is about treating people with kindness and respect.
Kindness and respect. That does not sound so hard. Let’s all try for a bit more kindness and respect. How about it?
