Questions are not declarations, they cannot be offensive. No one should be ostricized for asking something they know nothing about. They can be ridiculous though.
They can absolutely 100% be offensive:
“Why are Americans always so stupid?”, “Why do companies even hire <minority> when they can never be relied apon to do good work?”
You can’t just say “no offense” at the end. You have to actually try not to be offensive.
“no offense, but that’s a stupid idea” - Ron Burgundy.
Questions are not declarations, they cannot be offensive. No one should be ostricized for asking something they know nothing about. They can be ridiculous though.
They can absolutely 100% be offensive: “Why are Americans always so stupid?”, “Why do companies even hire <minority> when they can never be relied apon to do good work?”
Ok changed it for you guys and gals to get back on topic as to why a whole industry is against employees defending themselves?
That’s an insightful comment, no offense.
It’s wild how people treat “no offense” like a magical incantation. “You can’t be mad, bro; I said ‘no offense’!”
Yeah, right, and next you’re going to tell me that all the times I said No Homo after giving a blowjob didn’t prevent me from being gay.