Insulted by Ebonics - Do you unknowingly stereo type other people?

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Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 10:00am

Ummmm??????????????

UUUUMMM!!!!!!

Hey Mike, Did you check out that link I Sent?

Permalink Reply by Michael R. on July 6, 2009 at 10:45am

I'm familiar with Urban Dictionary.

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 9:45am

I all for advocating "American English".

Hey Chris, did you hire me because I spoke English!

That's a rhetorical question. Actually, Chris and I communicate well and that's because we have just that in common - the ability to communicate using a common and socially accepted language - ENGLISH! I do that is a key factor in all the relationship building that goes on here at SI.

But, don't get me wrong - I can get down! It's just not a way of life for me.

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 9:41am

OMG!

I read this after I made my "gay" comment!

How funny!

Permalink Reply by Todd Beattie on July 6, 2009 at 9:26am

I agree with you... your not overly sensitive. I don't understand why some people feel that they have to change speech patterns or body language when conversing with different ethnicities. I speak in the same manor regardless of who is in the conversation. I do pass the judgment on the person changing the way they speak as being insecure when they change their speech to Ebonics, etc. I respect the other person in the same manor I want to be repected and let the chips fall as they may.

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 9:50am

You know, Todd, I love it when my SI brothers adn sisters reach ot and we speak over the phone!

It's so great to be able to communicate on common ground and not have the preconceived notions that I might just talk a certain way because I am the "B" word!

That'sa "B" asa ina "Black" (Oops, now my I-talian vernacular came out!)

I digress! I'm getting silly. Time for me to go manage my own group Make me Laugh - Show me the FUNNY!!!!!!!)

I am enjoying this exchange because we all recognize that no matter what, this what makes world go 'round.

Permalink Reply by Michael R. on July 6, 2009 at 10:49am

(Oops, now my I-talian vernacular came out!)


As an Italian-American, I am extremely offended by this.

It's EYE-talian. LOL

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 10:05am

Off topic for sure!

In this corner we have - Chris Flener

And

In This corner we have Michael R.

Your referee for the night is Victoria Finch and your judges are everyone who has contributed to this discussion.

And the Winner is _______________________________(fill in the blank)

My winner is "all of us" for chiming in on such a passionate discussion in such an educated, articulate and respectful manner. This is the epitome of "social networking"!

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 10:33am

Not yet, but i did try to join your "man" club!"

I like hangin' with the fella's.

I'll check you out.

Just in case none of you know, Chris Flener loves himself and he actually loves people! He will yank your chain for a good discussion.

Just keep that in mind. He likes to make you think!

Permalink Reply by Michael R. on July 6, 2009 at 10:57am

I don't know his physical background...but I do know mine :)

I've been boxing since I was 5.

We can meet at Tyndall Armory whenever you like. I'll have my man Cedric Johnson set it up.

Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on July 6, 2009 at 11:13am

Maybe we can get a fundraiser match going here?

Operation "OpenUP!" could use the money.

Of course you would have to use big, over-sized boxing mitts!!! I don't want anyone hurting each other!

Whuddya say, guys?

Permalink Reply by Joe Shoemaker on July 6, 2009 at 4:35pm

the winner is always Chris.

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