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Title: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 16, 2014, 08:51:18 pm
Joy of joys I'm going to have to go on a diversity training (update) course in the not too distant future and unlike previous occasions I can't afford to take the piss; so apart from the obvious which phrases / words are off limits in the world of the uber PC?

For example we might be employing a semi dwarf, I'm pretty sure she knew she didn't have to shop at 'long tall sally' is it o.k. to refer to her as a dwarf?

So apart from the obvious what should I avoid? :please:
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: tomtom on April 16, 2014, 08:53:56 pm
By her name?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: tomtom on April 16, 2014, 09:02:51 pm
We have to undergo diversity training every two years. Thankfully it's online - and quite well designed so you do it again and again until you learn the correct procedures/regulations and score highly enough. Ours is password protected but I suspect google will find you a diversity tutorial...
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: petejh on April 16, 2014, 09:55:03 pm
For example we might be employing a semi dwarf, I'm pretty sure she knew she didn't have to shop at 'long tall sally' is it o.k. to refer to her as a dwarf?

Just go there asking yourself if it's ok for your colleagues to refer to you as 'the bog-trotter' and you should be fine.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: webbo on April 17, 2014, 07:33:59 am
My organisation introduced on line diversity training. However they had to get rid of it quickly after it was pointed out that there representations of people in it, appeared to be suggesting racial stereo types and therefore could be seen as racist.
If I were you Sloper a bit of finger tape across your lips might be the answer.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Obi-Wan is lost... on April 17, 2014, 09:56:40 am

For example we might be employing a semi dwarf, I'm pretty sure she knew she didn't have to shop at 'long tall sally' is it o.k. to refer to her as a dwarf?

So apart from the obvious what should I avoid? :please:
Tis a mine field, here's a handy card to keep about your person at all times....
http://www.restrictedgrowth.co.uk/Awareness.html (http://www.restrictedgrowth.co.uk/Awareness.html)
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Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Obi-Wan is lost... on April 17, 2014, 10:02:00 am
...oh yeah and what ever you do, don't call them an elf, they fucking hate that...
http://youtu.be/cQ_dL_IMPP4 (http://youtu.be/cQ_dL_IMPP4)
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: SA Chris on April 17, 2014, 11:12:44 am
Also know that referring to someone as a cockwomble or asshat in the workplace is no longer deemed acceptable. Unless there is 100% agreement on the point.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Jaspersharpe on April 17, 2014, 11:23:01 am
Just have a couple of large whiskies beforehand and I'm sure it'll go fine.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Offwidth on April 17, 2014, 12:24:48 pm
Go on, let it all out. It would be refreshing to break the sterotype of lawyer for once.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: SA Chris on April 17, 2014, 12:36:17 pm
So you're saying a lawyer being offensive is not normal?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: lagerstarfish on April 17, 2014, 01:22:45 pm
when you're telling them that you think there should be no difference between the status of day boys and that of boarders when it comes to being considered for rugby captain, you could impress them by using the term "day pupil"
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 17, 2014, 04:08:04 pm
Highlight at an early stage that you are an ardent feminist and wish to reclaim "cunt" for normal conversational use.


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Quality, I needed a laugh, although I don't think that that'll fit well with my wearing a burqa.

Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: petejh on April 17, 2014, 05:22:21 pm
Unless the words are 'dead' and 'fit' when used in reference to 'birds'.
Just saying.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 17, 2014, 07:58:17 pm
Unless the words are 'dead' and 'fit' when used in reference to 'birds'.
Just saying.

Indeed I think the WWY scale is much more appropriate.

For information the WWY scale runs from NWASCOAS to DRIW.

A GCSE in cryptology if you can work it out.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Paul B on April 17, 2014, 07:59:21 pm
My organisation introduced on line diversity training. However they had to get rid of it quickly after it was pointed out that there representations of people in it, appeared to be suggesting racial stereo types and therefore could be seen as racist.

I had to go through mandatory training the week before last which contained a similar online course. Similarly it contained a high number of racial stereotypes (in cartoon form).
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: lagerstarfish on April 17, 2014, 08:06:54 pm
Unless the words are 'dead' and 'fit' when used in reference to 'birds'.
Just saying.

Indeed I think the WWY scale is much more appropriate.

For information the WWY scale runs from NWASCOAS to DRIW.

A GCSE in cryptology if you can work it out.

can I have an A Level in Meeja Studies if I can't?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 17, 2014, 08:14:02 pm
Consider it granted would sir like an A*, as it doesn't matter it won't qualify you for anything.

Incidentally You can have an MPhil from the University of Sloper (formerly Tanky's College Sheffield)  if you can explain the cultural significance of crap like this on the internet, 'tis beyond me.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: lagerstarfish on April 17, 2014, 08:20:51 pm
if you can explain the cultural significance of crap like this on the internet

duh

building up an online reputation as being an all round nice person is a necessary foundation for any effective abuse of the internet
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 17, 2014, 08:30:00 pm
I must have missed that 'webinar' and been too busy looking at pr0n.

Sadly the art of trolling seems to have had its golden days, my last hope is to get a spot writing on 'comment is free' in the Guardian / loose affiliate to some of Miliband's SPADs.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: tomtom on April 17, 2014, 10:47:55 pm
Looks like someone snuck in front of you for this job Slopes.. http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/17/ed-miliband-david-axelrod-adviser-2015-election
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: petejh on April 17, 2014, 11:09:29 pm
Unless the words are 'dead' and 'fit' when used in reference to 'birds'.
Just saying.

Indeed I think the WWY scale is much more appropriate.

For information the WWY scale runs from NWASCOAS to DRIW.

A GCSE in cryptology if you can work it out.

Stuck on GCSE.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: GraemeA on April 18, 2014, 12:27:37 am

Stuck on GCSE.


GCE for the Simple(s) generation?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: butters on April 18, 2014, 12:35:12 am
Unless the words are 'dead' and 'fit' when used in reference to 'birds'.
Just saying.

Indeed I think the WWY scale is much more appropriate.

For information the WWY scale runs from NWASCOAS to DRIW.

A GCSE in cryptology if you can work it out.

Figured it out after about 10 minutes of thought - do I have to submit my workings or can I just claim my GCSE in Cryptology?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on April 18, 2014, 07:36:52 pm
I'll present you with the sustifikit at the Sheaf next weekend.
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: soapy on April 27, 2014, 07:32:52 pm
fuckit

when they passed the cap round for your liverpool care pathway retirment plan i achterly put in a scottish five pound note..


strangely, n**ger is approaching ironical knowing unacceptabilityacceptability, yet golliwog is still firmly on the blacklist


but generally everything is objectifying everything, i can't even pat the secretary's bottom as she sashays past, the profile of her bomb-belt distorting the flow of abaya
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: SA Chris on April 28, 2014, 09:18:48 am
Have you just come out of hibernation?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: tomtom on April 28, 2014, 09:27:56 am
Have you just come out of a UKIP conference?
Title: Re: Diversity & offensive words
Post by: Sloper on May 03, 2014, 09:13:00 pm
fuckit

when they passed the cap round for your liverpool care pathway retirment plan i achterly put in a scottish five pound note..


strangely, n**ger is approaching ironical knowing unacceptabilityacceptability, yet golliwog is still firmly on the blacklist


but generally everything is objectifying everything, i can't even pat the secretary's bottom as she sashays past, the profile of her bomb-belt distorting the flow of abaya

£5 I want buckfast.

HOw does Schwartze do these days?
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