Etiquette for Young Men

[BCAC]

A bit of political correctness could be helpful. Awareness for other cultures and their customs is also important for people who live in areas with a lot of diversity or who travel to other countries.

I'm not sure about that one, Colin. Political correctness has come to mean no criticism. I think that people should learn to accept constructive crticism. Constructive criticism should be seen as an aid.

Edited to add: Evidently, I'm with you about the awareness for other cultures and their customs.

[CMcG]

I'm not sure about that one, Colin. Political correctness has come to mean no criticism. I think that people should learn to accept constructive crticism. Constructive criticism should be seen as an aid.
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I've never heard of political correctness meaning no criticism A quick look at the dictionary shows the meaning I'm familiar with, which is the one I intended: speech that avoids discrimination against age, gender, ethnicity, class, religion, and/or sexual orientation.

Some people take this too far and their language becomes neutral to the point of vagueness, hence why I suggested "a bit" of political correctness. Nonetheless, modern etiquette needs to encompass it in order to avoid inadvertently causing offence to various historically, politically, socially, or economically disadvantaged groups.