How can some people are not offended while others do?
542011
Do you have two girlfriends?\n\nOK none of my business. \n\nWhen at all possible, phrase your statements as "I feel" statements (NOT "I feel you don't call")--I feel better when we talk everyday, I love knowing you're thinking about me too--rather than "you do" statements (even Why "you do" statements/ and especially not "you always/you never" statements). Those kinds of statements are sure to get a better reaction.\n\nIf you're the one replying--assume the best of people. Assume they care, and they're asking because they do. When in doubt, try this phrase "I'm sure you didn't mean that the way it sounded." It assumes the best, it gives them a chance to rephrase and it gives you the chance to calm down. If you have the phrase stuck in your head, you'll start to use it automatically when people say something "wrong." Maybe you won't even have to say it, you'll just know it and reply accordingly.\n\nTwo other points: Sometimes when people feel guilty about something, they get very touchy when confronted on it. And, I'm assuming the conversations are taking place in a language you both speak better than your English. (I don't want to offend you, but yeah, your grammar's a bit off, so I am only pretty sure I know what you mean, if you know what I mean? If you're carrying on an actual relationship in a language you're not fluent in, that's a whole other question.)
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You can not control how others will react or feel by what you say. If someone is crossing your boundry line,it is up to you to say so, they can't read your mind. Choose your words carefully, say it kindly and all is done. If someone thinks that you are rude and you have been as kind as possible then that is their problem not yours.\n I need to do this quite often. So many people are touchers to even complete strangers and I suffer from chronic pain where sometimes even the lightest breeze can cause pain I would wish on no one. I just have to tell people straight out, or my husband does, to be gentle with me. I won't break, but I will suffer pain. And you know what there are people who are then offended and think I am rude for not wanting to be punched on arm or bear hugged, some people just have no thought for anyone but themselves
746484
I do get offended, however, I'm sorry to say this, but the way you worded your question could be considered slightly homophobic also... "harrass you for what you are". I mean... personally for me it's a preference... i'm no different than you or anyone else. ... I'll put it another way... We're all the same. Some of us like apple juice, other like orange... we're all the same, but just have different preferences... I hope this makes sense... it's just how I percieved your question.
949644
Why would you be offended?
974274
yea...\nplz don get offended 4 this..
812069
No. Christians just need to display the tolerance they are supposed to have. And if they get offended by a question then they should avail themselves of the opportunity to not answer and find one they like better.
917097
People tend to ridicule what they do not understand or feel comfortable with.
332197
Its called immersion. If everyone is doing it, then it doesnt seem so out of place. And speak for yourself about it being a sensitive issue, Id have no problem doing it. :)
746524
You need to not be concerned with what people think.
472994
you can't force people to think the way you wish them to. if you put up with this, continue and don't complain. if this bothers you, move
686778
saying something that doesn't offend particular groups of people whether racial, religious groups, gender, so-on and so forth
439581
Simply ignore such rude, crude and shallow people!  Do not allow them to embarrass or harass you; their complaint is their problem, not yours.  Frankly, such people have far too much time on their hands and are too d*a*m lazy to find something constructive to do, so they get their cheap, tawdry, tasteless little thrills by trying to bug others.  Next time one of them complains, look 'em right in the eye and say "Yeah? Deal with it!" and then just ignore them.
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.
626475
It's very simple.  Some people are tolerant (of people and ideas that are different) and others are intolerant.  Most intolerant people want others to be like they are (and therefore be intolerant of those who are not like they are).  Ironically, many of the intolerant are more (traditionally)religious and, conversely, many of the tolerant are less (traditionally) religious.
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...
417116
Trying to respect everyones' rights is a fool's errand. There are lots of people who will never think for themeselves unless you rattle their cage a little from time to time. Plus it's just plain fun to offend people, so long as you do it with a little respect.
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Rudeness is in the eye of the beholder.  I don't think everyone who is rude, intends to be rude.  It depends on how sensitive the affected is.