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In reply to the discussion: Is this really an insult? [View all]Panich52
(5,829 posts)32. Racism destroys legitimate interactions
One of the most insidious aspects of racismwhen honest compliments are seen as insults. It makes further interactions suspect or even impossible by immediately destroying accolades, instilling distrust.
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That's become a thing since some bridled when Obama was described as articulate.
FiveGoodMen
Aug 2018
#1
Every compliment is NOT an insult. Stop making shit up and try and listen for once.
bettyellen
Aug 2018
#7
(white person speaking) i've certainly heard white people use the term "articulate"
unblock
Aug 2018
#2
It's certainly a compliment if (and only if) we remove the implied 'compare and contrast' qualifier.
LanternWaste
Aug 2018
#24
"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a
braddy
Aug 2018
#8
I deliberately describe white people (I am white) as "well spoken" now just to annoy RWers
MaryMagdaline
Aug 2018
#28