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Originally Posted by DrPhil
LOL. I can relate to that.
At the same time, context doesn't always matter because I've heard people complain when others read things within context and it rolls off their tongue too easily/smoothly.
It reminds me of a thread about "the n word" (I hate that phrase) where a white GCer typed the word out. Although it was within a certain context, I kind of wished she had just put "n" or something to that effect.
Many of the social scientists and linguists I know are very hesitant to say certain words, almost regardless of the setting, as to not appear too at ease with something that makes some people uncomfortable.
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For the most part, I agree with the bolded. You (general you) should be able to discern when there's a malicious intent, though.
Reading the lines of a book wouldn't affect me at all, but dropping the word all willy-nilly in a race discussion will make me raise an eyebrow.
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