truthseeker
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As to people who say "Why didnt someone say thats not on?", in the context of the conversation is was a poor joke in a run of banter, it was clear to all that not serious, so you'd look like a total eejit to go, with your serious head "Ooh, thats not on." Everyone else would look at you like you had 10 heads, and tell you that its obviously a joke.
I dont agree with this Betsy Og and I have no problem with speaking up if I think an inappropriate remark has been made, and I dont care if it makes me look like an eejit.
I have previously told people that their remarks are racist or otherwise derogatory in a work environment (people in a higher position than me) and never once have I been looked at like I have 10 heads. In fact, quite the opposite, the people involved have looked suitably abashed and have taken back what theyve said.
Sometimes it takes someone to speak up to highlight the inappropriate talk and stop it in its tracks. Id never not speak up if I felt what was being said was offensive - and if people thought I was an eejit because of it - well, Ive little concern for the opinion of people who think its ok to speak inappropriately.