Should I be offended?
601154
You don't say specifically in what ways you might be over-reacting but I'm assuming your offended by the perceived racial connotations of their statements. Have you asked what they mean when they say this to you? \nAnyway, if the statements are intended to imply some racial slant then yes, you have every right to be offended.
1100458
no i wouldn't be offended b/c i wouldn't care.  i don't believe in any of those bible fairytales.
72399
One can not know what others have in their minds ! So if there happens to be someone who is offended with the use of the word, s/he has to tell it, and you could simply tell that you had no such aim in using that word other than its first meaning. After all, the important thing is to make the business run smoothly and have whatever you have to do done.\nIf s/he does not tell nothing though offended, then leave them alone with their assumptions. They have to grow up to learn to communicate !
430039
Hey!!!!!, i feel offended. Just Kidding I don't know.
554596
People need to lighten up, it made me chuckle but what do wanna bet it offends someone.
222244
Well, usually it depends how you use it in a sentence.  I comeplete agree that you could easily get offended if someone calls you a jew, putting the emphasis on the word "jew".  People make it sount like an insult don't they?  But it probably wasn't their fault;  they couldn't have known that it would hurt you.  You just have to give people a second chance, though give them a warning.
23046
MERRY CHRISTMAS...It's ridiculous that anyone gets offended by it.  If someone were to tell me Happy Kwanza, or Happy Hannukah, I wouldn't get offended either.  It's obviously something that person believes in, and they are trying to wish me the best.  There's no harm in it, whether I believe in it or not.
831828
I would genuinely apologize for saying something that offended him and assure him that it won't happen again ---- and then let the ball be in his court. Also, you might mention that his actions in that situation won't be tolerated either. Just watch out for this guy -- he seems kind of like a loose cannon. And definitely one of those people that can "dish it, but not take it" --- just apologize and see what happens. Good Luck!
866495
Of course not! It is the holiday season and if Christmas lights are put up, and seasonal items are being sold, there is bound to be some X-Mas music. There is nothing to be offended about.\n\nHappy Holidays! =)
1155676
Dont be offended they dont mean anything by it except that  they are worthy of being a Goddess.  Take a deep breath and chill.  Blessed be.
587694
While you're at it, you can tear up the Constitution and punish people for having original thoughts... \n\nThere are so many worse things to be offended by...
99992
Yes, I am going to say she would be offended, there are many different ways to approach that. Why would you even have to say it to her in the first place?
803062
It depends. If a person is offended because of a what the person says in a different group or situation then someone should step in and voice with reason and not with anger.\n\nShalom
737458
She should tell you that she was offended.  She shouldn't pout, except momentarily, to be cute.  Also, she should only spank you if you would like it.  ;o)
540132
No.  I don't think offensive is the correct word to use in this situation.  Why would you be offended?  Instead, you should be flattered that they found you attractive enough to approach!  Even if you're not into "that", you really shouldn't be offended or even insulted for that matter.  Just be thankful that you're attractive to BOTH sexes!  lol
509325
I think he is the one that was offended. Bet you know why.
894266
Funny jokes!  Thanks.\n\nIf you are offending anyone you might as well quit telling jokes or passing them along.\n\nNo matter who the joke is about, or what it is about, or where it is about, someone is going to be offended.  \n\nIf people quit telling jokes because they were worried about offending something, there wouldn't be any more jokes.\n\nYou can't please them all, so just go ahead and post them, and let the chips fall where they may.\n\nCheck out the webpage below. (and my profile)