In a major fuck up, the Delaware Department of Transportation released these “Comments You Should Never Make to a Coworker,” highlighting offensive things to say to gays, Blacks, Whites, Asians, Indians, Spanish people and old folks. I work in business, and this is by far the most offensive official doc I have ever seen.
- LL
Delaware Department of Transportation: Diversity Spotlight
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Co-workers
* I don’t consider you gay.
This is insensitive.
* Have you thought about getting help?
You are stereotyping, telling the person there’s something wrong that should be fixed.
* Never call a co-worker “fag” or “homo.”
This is derogatory, rude, and totally insensitive.
* I didn’t need to hear that.
If you aren’t interested in the person’s personal life, simply say “Thank you.”
African American Coworkers [sic]
* The “N” word
You may have heard comedians or African Americans use the word “nigger” casually. [ED: How come it's okay to say nigger in the commentary, but not in the example?] It is never, ever acceptable to use this word in any context. You are asking for trouble: leave this alone.
* You people
Let’s just say you are asking for trouble when you make this reference. The focus should be on the individual, not the race or culture.
* Should we order fried chicken or watermelon for you?
This is stereotyping and shows ignorance.
Asian Co-workers
* You must be the new IT person.
All Asians are not IT professionals.
* Can you recommend a good Chinese restaurant?
All Asians are not Chinese. Take some time to study a world map. The world is made up of continents with many countries, regions, cultures, and sub-cultures. Remember the news reports about a vice-presidential candidate who thought Africa was a country.
Older Co-workers
* You know Wal Mart is hiring.
This is not funny. An older employee has experience you could benefit from.
White Co-workers
* I don’t trust white people; they are all racists.
This is stereotyping and totally insensitive. Get to know the person or discuss why the actions may have offended you. Don’t generalize.
Co-workers with Disabilities
* You don’t look disabled. Why do you have a handicapped sticker?
The person may have a non-visible disability.
* Never refer to a co-worker as “retard.”
This is an insult to people with mental disabilities.
Hispanic/Latino Co-workers
* You know we should send all of you back across the border.
Don’t assume because people look differently or speak differently that they are not natural-born Americans. Where did your ancestors come from?
* It is never acceptable to refer to a Hispanic/Latino co-worker as “spic,” “wet back,” or “hot footer.”
This is derogatory.
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Awesome!
05.07.09 at 10:48 am
Hmmm yes, I enjoyed this. Working for the Ministry of Ontario in the summers I can say we would never go this far in our examples of workplace discrimination policy…ever. Still funny. I hope this isn’t actually educating some readers, although it most likely is.
05.07.09 at 10:51 am
No section for women so I can still say:
*How about a little after work rape?
*Get some windex, I’ve been spitting down your glass ceiling.
*Will you pee on me please?
*Oooo nigga lookit that! Sssst Sssst hey girl, come over here, whatsa matter?… Fuck you bitch u ugly!
05.07.09 at 11:06 am
For transgendered what about, “How’s that new dick/vagina working out for ya?” Is it wrong for Michael Jackson to say “Nigger”?
05.07.09 at 11:19 am
Alright! Shine, Spook, and Spade are still acceptable!!!!!
05.07.09 at 11:33 am
@urdoingitrong FTW.
05.07.09 at 12:02 pm
Boogies, Tuts, Mondays
Charlies,Chinks,
Fags, Ass Hounds, Jizz Jacking Jam Jabbers
Retards said to sound Raaatards.
05.07.09 at 12:02 pm
” never refer to a co-worker as ‘retard’ ”
why? cos the retarded co-worker will take you to court? i don’t think so. nice try.
05.07.09 at 12:07 pm
” never refer to a co-worker as ‘retard’ ”
why? cos the retarded co-worker will take you to court? i don’t think so. nice try.
05.07.09 at 12:07 pm
Asians have the best stereotype. Everyone thought i was on the honor roll in high school when in reality i was scraping by with a D in my English class senior year. Also, the principal made a joke about me getting arrested for covering the school’s building in like 350 ft of graffiti at my graduation;told me it was a “nice parting gift.”
Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, life’s a breeze. (The woman at the courthouse made me write an essay to clear my criminal record. Wow the LOLZ; “I will not draw on government walls again.” written 100x)
05.07.09 at 12:09 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcOdNc_seyM&feature=channel_page
Mindy Kaling on calling people retarded.
05.07.09 at 12:43 pm
This is the best thing I’ve seen in a coon’s age! (We can still say that, right?)
05.07.09 at 12:47 pm
FUCK YEAH!!!!
05.07.09 at 1:09 pm
ever notice how asians either walk really fast or really slow? either way, they always drag their feet. sucks is all…
05.07.09 at 1:19 pm
Valerino,
You know, that’s an awful thing to do to the property value of a potential condominium platform. That’s where it’s at, baby, industrial revitalization it coming up like a bat out of hell. Sure, I understand the need to be rebellious; I myself like bury my face in an ass full of blow before I hit the country club. But give me a break, Island Breeze; vandalism is a little juvenile. You wouldn’t want to be thought of as a kid, now would you?
Gotta split Chiquita, I’ve got some clients waiting at a fresh estate.
Oh, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous webpage here, compadres. It’s really quite premium – who would’ve known? It’s amazing what you discover by searching for boners on the Google.
05.07.09 at 1:42 pm
What about Space Cricket? It’s still good, right?
05.07.09 at 2:13 pm
Using a phony southern accent makes it perfectly acceptable.
05.07.09 at 2:30 pm
I loved the, “all asians are not IT specialist” line.
05.07.09 at 2:45 pm
I’d love to believe that this is real, but the document is hosted on streetcarnage, and there’s no document number, watermark, header or footer that looks official. I’ll not be grifted so easily in this post Kari Ferrel world!
05.07.09 at 3:22 pm
nothing wrong with this list. it’s refreshing in its honesty actually. how is this offensive. many people are stupid enough that they need this shit explained to them on this level.
05.07.09 at 3:48 pm
hot footer? i didn’t even get a chance to use that one, fuck.
05.07.09 at 3:49 pm
I wrote those guidelines for the DMV.
05.07.09 at 5:03 pm
I am of the michael scott school of thought: “you don’t call retarded people ‘retards.’ that’s offensive. you call your FRIENDS ‘retards’ when they’re acting RETARDED.”
05.07.09 at 6:42 pm
“You know Wal Mart is hiring.
This is not funny.”
Really? You sure? Because it made me laugh pretty hard
05.07.09 at 6:49 pm
I likw this a lot. Vewy funny!
05.07.09 at 9:05 pm
I’ve been secretly feeding my Araaab co-worker pork for the last month, but I never called him Shazzan once (to his face), so I guess I’m alright.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7_ZciAxTI
05.07.09 at 9:39 pm
* I didn’t need to hear that.
If you aren’t interested in the person’s personal life, simply say “Thank you.”
This has to be the most absurd of the lot.
05.07.09 at 9:39 pm
THANKS!
05.07.09 at 10:02 pm
Keeping with the theme here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04BhAxBNWIo&feature=related
05.07.09 at 10:10 pm
In my informal polling 12 out of 10 Latin dudes would love to be called ‘Hot Footer’ regardless of context
05.07.09 at 11:15 pm
gee – who would have guessed that “You know we should send all of you back across the border” would be offensive to anyone?
05.07.09 at 11:26 pm
why do so many asians wreck the backs of their shoes and shuffle around like they’re wearing slippers? not so much in the west but in every asian country i’ve been in they do this. WHY? WHY MOTHERFUCKER?! i lamely fetishize every aspect of asian culture except this. will some patient asian person explain this to me? because i no longer want to be filled with hate.
05.08.09 at 1:12 am
and what shouldn’t i say to jews? is it ok to express indignation that the “pro-israel” lobby is completely offensive? can you talk about how jewish chicks (can i say jewesses?) reside in what can only be called the “boner zone”? can i mention how so many of them are nerds who talk too fast and act uncomfortable around working-class people? do working-class jews (in north america) even exist anymore?
05.08.09 at 1:25 am
Fucking boring shit.
Yawn.
05.08.09 at 6:05 am
Fucking boring shit.
Yawn.
05.08.09 at 6:05 am
@moishe
i hope you get drunk and eat out a whore with a yeast infection.
05.08.09 at 10:49 am
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05.08.09 at 3:07 pm
Thank god I work in the costruction Industry. Every other word is fag, slut, cunt, pussy, asshole, nigger,chink, frog, newfie, queer, cum, bitch, shit, pube or homo. All while making great money. I gave up a secure job at a leftie university in Toronto to get away from the oppressive PC climate and have never looked back. Kinda like the guy in office space.
05.09.09 at 10:53 am
I meant CONSTRUCTION.
05.09.09 at 10:55 am