In the rare case where I don't know "Pat's" gender,
I'll take the same approach. And I never use "sir".
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The Left now says there's no such thing as a "woman"
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I'll take the same approach. And I never use "sir".
100% but, just because they ask does not mean I must comply. At that point both of us have a choice to make as to whether we wish to continue that interaction or not. Not that same happy ending but, can still be civil and respectful.
Kooky
Freedom from Sanity
Your reasons are not obvious to me.
Could you elaborate on why asking a person how they want to be addressed is an insurmountable obstacle to human communication?
I'm happy to comply.
I try to get along with people.
And people with unclear gender status get a
little extra consideration. A tough road they face.
SNL...so not progressive, eh.
Kooky
Freedom from Sanity
You can be honest with me and tell me straight up that you don't want to explain yourself.
If you don't see how it's obviously unrealistic (and quite frankly brain damaged) for everyone to always ask everyone their preferred pronouns when they first meet or interact with them then, we have nothing else to talk about.
That was pretty funny. 1st time seeing it lo. Thanks
Kooky
Freedom from Sanity
Yes, I can see now that all your talk about "civility" and "respect" was only so much meaningless hot air.
. I knew you were waiting for me to say anything you can use and twist which is why i made sure I gave it to you just to see if i was right or wrong hahaha. Thanks for the laughs
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
Pat is so funny. And very interesting how it puts a big neon sign on how much we rely on visual cues and gendered assumptions when we communicate.
Kooky
Freedom from Sanity
So you don't actually believe any of the things you wrote in this thread, you were playing the role of a rude idiot as a joke?
That's brilliant!
I remember it being a funny concept.
But it wore thin quickly.
I don't mind it being offensive...it just wasn't funny.
Not like Tounces The Driving Cat.
Angry that your role is being usurped?
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
I never watched enough for it to wear thin. It's all the awkward responses of others I find highly amusing. Even a bit relatable.
My name is Erin, but if I had bad memories attached to that name and I asked you to call me my middle name instead, would you squint at my driver’s license or birth certificate or something and say, “nope, says here your name’s Erin, Erin?”
Would you consider that too much of a courtesy to grant?
"its pat" skit was offensive? or are you talking about something else? If yes, I am wondering how. The home alone chick (forgot her name) behind the register did her best to try and assist Pat
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
You could just keep calling someone jabroni. Of course it's likely this person will protest, but who said you have to comply with that jabroni?
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
That wasn't her best. It was exaggerated and over the top. Ya know? Comedy.
In this very particular situation (without know much more context)
Agreed and that's why I am asking where the offensive stuff was if he was referring to that skit.
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