What are things people say without realizing it's offensive?

The perpetually offensive are really ridiculous in my opinion. They are like a cult in a way, following the "trend" of things to be offended at.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, I think 'cult' is a good description. Modern life is way too comfortable for so many people that they need to find something to complain about.

"You People" is one of those phrases that I've used sometimes. I don't think I've ever used it in an offensive manner either. Mostly while jesting with friends, but sometimes when I am annoyed. I still never use it to be outright mean and offensive. The "Merry Christmas" thing, I just don't get it. I don't celebrate Christmas because of Christ, but I still say Merry Christmas. I don't get offended when others use it, or when they say "Happy Hannukah" or any other of the various holidays surrounding this time of year. It's not as if a person is forcing you into their belief system with those simple words. As for "Baby it's Cold Outside." I love that song (I listened to it today!) and I don't get why people had to have it banned. Yes, I realize the lyrics are suggesting that the man is coercing the woman, but again, there are a lot worse lyrics out there! I read a post on facebook a few days ago that said "The same people who are banning "Baby it's cold outside" are the ones listening to rap music."

@Starmaiden I am sorry, but I don't really understand how it's okay for them to call each other that.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Rap music and much of what I call "toxic rock". I'm white and when I hear the "N" word being tossed about by those of black culture through their music, 'I' get offended.

I feel like that is something that started around the 00's. Sometimes my friends and I say that to each other, but it's only in certain situations and doesn't really mean friend. It's more like a "I hate you right now but I also love you" type of thing. Like when I tease my friend over something, she'll say that with a smile.

@ScribbledAdNauseum The only reason that one was in my head was because the other day we were at the gas station and i was in the truck when the other half went in to pay and I heard someone yell it at me. So yeah...lol

@thislittlepennyearns I can think of one person who would probably say that if I saw her in public, we aren't as close friends as we once were. I can still see her calling that out across a parking lot or something.

Ah yes, the way it is said is just as important as the words. I know a few people who read too deeply into the way things are said, sometimes taking offense to something that was not meant to be offensive. One relative of mine misunderstands my tiredness for exasperation of them or what they have to say, for instance.

You know, the biggest thing is I can't wrap my head around these "I identify as a (insert name of inanimate object here)" . Like, are people joking or are they being completely serious? I think people have a right to change their gender if they want to do that, but they shouldn't expect someone to call them by a different pronoun when referring to them. I can sort of understand wanting to be called a different name, that's fine... But saying "he" instead of "she", nope... not going to do it. I'll call ya Harriet instead of Harry, but I won't be saying "She" instead of "he". As for "black / white" those shouldn't be considered offensive. Even if they were considered offensive terms once upon a time, we aren't living in those times and we don't mean them offensively!

@ScribbledAdNauseum I agree, I don't care what you want to identify as or if you want to change your gender it isn't hurting me any. As long as my money isn't paying for your elective surgery I could careless. But don't expect me to guess at what you are or what you are identifying as.

It was either Netflix or Amazon Prime that had a lot of his stuff up a few years ago. I've seen some of it myself as George Carlin was a favorite of an uncle of mine.

@ScribbledAdNauseum he was always asking the most amazing questions. and of course, pointing out the idiosyncracies in what we did.

That's such a teenage / preteen thing to do. It is really rude when people do it. Especially to their elders.

@JustBhem Yep! That kind of stuff annoys me. I am more likely to keep talking even if they don't like it.

Ah yes, the way it's said can be offensive. Like the person doesn't care what you have to say. They sometimes roll their eyes when they are saying it.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, like just to end the conversation.

I hadn't thought of some of the ones that people here have responded with.

@ScribbledAdNauseum oh yes ..I remember one..Don't know