Should i be offended by this or not??
603515
Tell them that you have a name, tell them what your name is and that in your country that is meant to be an ignorant word and maybe they wont say it. Or you can ignore it and just consider those people are from another country and maybe they don't no the history behind it why the whites in America used it because they were ignorant and explain about slavery and what African Americans had to do in the US to stand up for there rights.
593816
No,\nThis is not offensive, this was s a r c a s m\n\nYou did nothing wrong.\n\nThey need to remove the stick from their __
382814
No, they should not be offended if you offer them $10.00 a month.  Even if they were, who cares.  If that is all that you can pay, then that is all that you can pay.  Be sure you tell them, that $10.00 is all that you can afford to pay.  You might stress to them that $10.00 a month is better than nothing.  Good luck!
701087
Chances are that he is just joking with you. Because you never said that him saying that you were stupid offended you, he thinks it is okay to say it. If in fact you do get offended by him saying this then you need to tell him or in the long run you will feel animosity for him repeatably saying it. Just be up front but not overly dramatic about it. The next time he says it just be like,''Hey, stop saying that it hurts my feelings, babe.'' If you say it in a cute way it will make him melt. On the other hand, when you say these things to him maybe he doesn't want you to tell you that it really hurts his feelings because he doesn't know how you will react. All together I would just stop saying those things to him. If it doesn't bother either of you then that's fine too. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
949644
Why would you be offended?
999090
is this not ridicules?
472601
Absolutely.  I agree with the above answer that said that no where are you guaranteed the right to not be offended.  But to take it a step further, why does my doing, or not doing something get taken as an offense.  \nI think there is a serious epidemic outbreak of "Thin Skin," and the only cure is an injection of some good old-fashioned "Get Over It!"
616102
Honestly, just ignore them. Tell yourself.. "Who cares", smile, and walk away. If you get upset by what they say, its their gain cos thats what they want. The key is not to take what they say seriously, even tho' it may be a major OUCH phrase they use. Just think of it as (the lamest and unfunniest) joke ever, and move on. :)
137306
Depends on the setting. I usually do infront of my siblings, with people I know will not get offended by it.  I usually do it when I am driving or mad.  (I'm female)
973830
who said i was...dont ask a question like that....it can offend people!!!!!!!
79439
It depends on the person. If you don't know them it's probably not a good idea, they might be offended.
676658
Are you saying this in a racist kind of way??? Because IT AINT FUNNY! some people are really sensitive about this stuff....
497654
wait a second, i think i am confused or u are either using horribly bad puns. if you are implying that you are straight and u know this gay guy who wants to give you anal sex then you should be flattered yet offended because that is still sexual harrassment whether gay or not. u couldnt say that to a woman right. and by the way i'm gay so gay guys dont get mad at my answer.
708115
Happy Birthday!\n\nJust wanted to make sure I didn't get in the doghouse too :)\n\nIf you have to ask if you should be offended about something, then (ideally) you shouldn't be.  The fact is that you're hurt, and I think most people would be in your shoes.\n\nYes, you should say something to her.  This stuff festers if it's not addressed.  Be careful how you word it, though.  Tell her how you feel (she can't argue with your feeling) about the situation:\n\n"I felt sad when you didn't want to talk on my birthday, or even SAY happy birthday."\n\nHere's the deal, though.  When the discussion is over, let it go.  We don't get points for thoughtless stuff people do.
742800
He may have some feelings of insecurity going with a younger person, so that comment would have bummed him out big time. I don't think you were being insensitive or him being up tight, it sounded like it was said without any thought, but wrapped in the moment of chatting and laughing. Do you know what I mean? I sometimes say some dumb as stuff and then realise I said something that was offensive, but had no intention to.
139975
lol, i would suggest something good, but i dont how old you are, and someone would be offended. do your hw maybe.
722825
If you believe this to be a moral issue, then you should just wait.  What's the harm?  If your beliefs are that strong, you should not be bothered by ridicule or shame or whatever is making you so angry.  Refer to the purpose of suffering (ask a priest). Also, what's good for you may not be good for others and your question is more multi-layered than you realize.  Cultures change; not always for the better.