Survey- Do you find the word 'Oi' Rude?
every time i say oi, i feel like head butting someone
Do you find blunt people very rude?
they're honest, but are they rude? i find them rude. even if it's honest, things shouldn't be said. you'd just blurt out a girl's a whore? or she has fake hair?
Would anybody else find this rude?
No, I don't think it was rude. (Maybe a compliment; but, you know best because you know her.) What you said sounds good: "Thank you, Sue. That's so nice of you to offer. We already have the bridal party and groomsmen all set." Update: She sounds flaky (maybe a little passive-aggressive?). Sounds like you handled it perfectly! Best wishes to you on your special day!
Do you find it rude when people ask your age?
I dislike questions about my age. The reason is assumptions arrive with the answer and attitudes and expectations change; I do not want to feel limited and defined by my age. In the UK it is illegal to ask for someone’s age on a job application form or in a job interview.For children and young adults age is much more important as abilities, understanding and experience change markedly each year. Yet the same principle holds - you cannot demand certain behaviour, abilities or knowledge according to their year of birth; each person is different.So when someone asks my age is it to understand or is it to draw some assumptions? Sometimes it is acceptable to ask my age and sometimes it is rude. I do not think they are always right or even have a right to ask.We always have a choice how to answer.
Do you find it rude when people ask your race?
Yes i think it's rude.What should it matter we are all from one race. Am from Belize and mixed with several races.I look black but because my hair is a little straighter i am not totally excepted.With the whites or the Spanish its just the opposite i am not light enough.So i am constantly being asked what race am i.It just should not matter. mark
Do you find it rude when people say "good for you"?
Hmm I do say that when: A friend has finally stood up for herself or made a decision to take action that will be difficult but rewarding. In that case I say it w/ enthusiasm and sincerity. I also say it when someone is bragging excessively about something. Or gloating. Or is proud of having done something they should maybe be ashamed of instead. In this case there is really nothing else to say. And such a person is oblivious to rudeness anyway. But I can see where it could be said in a condescending and insincere way.
Do you find it rude to call a 16-year-old girl "kiddo"?
It can be condescending in addition to rude, but whether that is actually the case is relationship and context dependent.If the relationship is a peer one, or casual, maybe just met, I would not call her kiddo. On the other hand, a mentor, trusted friend, father, other significant person, with some context, could easily refer to her as kiddo, and it would be meaningful and OK.
Do you find it rude when hospital nurses are mean?
Nurses forget, sometimes, what it's like from the patient's point of view. We had one nurse who was a true B---- when our son was so sick. I asked for more pain medication. She snapped at me, "He could go into a coma that he can't come back from. Is THAT what you want, Mother?" and at that time, the Dr had already told us that his death was imminent. And so, I said "If that's what it takes to stop his pain, then so be it!" She then reported to our doctor "This mother wants me to kill her son for her." Talk about a mean B----! So, I know exactly what you mean. Yes, it sounds like your nurse was unprofessional. You might consider doing like we did, with our nurse. Report her to the Director of Nursing. At least she would be talked to, and told to watch her mouth.
Do you find it rude whenever people would say "Good for you"?
It depends how they saw it. If they roll their eyes or say it in a sarcastic tone, then I find it rude. If they're smiling and look happy for me and say it in a cheerful or excited tone, then I don't find it as rude. Personally, I think someone who's honestly happy for me should say something more than "good for you." At least, the people I know would.