Posted by Dr. Bob on February 19, 2002, at 18:52:57
In reply to Re: For 3 Beer Effect and anyone else « IsoM, posted by Dr. Bob on February 19, 2002, at 18:48:08
[Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2002, at 18:38:25]
> I never for a moment thought you couldn't defend yourself if you felt it necessary IsoM. :) And I know that 3 Beer was kidding.
> Not to make yet another sweeping generalization, but I come from an area where it is not at all unusual to hear ethnic or other slurs that are not meant in a joking way at all, and it is sort of a knee jerk response for me to answer as I did.
> Actually when I can get away with it, my preferred response is a very cold "Well my husband and four children are (fill in the blank) and I have never found that to be true of them. Perhaps you would like to explain yourself further. Or I would be happy to introduce you to them so that you can ask them about it yourself."
> Unfortunately the opportunity to use that one is limited.
> Sorry if I overreacted.
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