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Originally posted by honeychile
I'll probably be flamed for this, but keep in mind: "Politeness is to do and say/The kindest thing in the kindest way."
I say that because of a few scenarios I've seen and are posted above.
-If ANYTHING is mentioned which visibly creeps out the PNM, immediately apologize, and change the topic. Someone says "Khaki", PNM thinks about her brother in Iraq and looks creeped out. That's when you touch her lightly on the upper arm, and say, "I'm sure it hurts, and I understand. That's why philanthropy is SO important to us...." and talk about your philanthropy.
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This is so true. Lots of times, you may casually mention something not realizing it could potentially offend the other person. 2 years ago, my roommate decided to go through recruitment, and one night in our room mentioned that she has a twin brother. One of my sisters asked her where her brother goes to college and my roommate told her that he doesn't go to school. She later told me that she was a little offended that my sister assumed that everyone would go to college.