Unfortunately, in America today, being offended works! It’s become an effective strategy for oppressing the freedom of those who disagree with the offended party.

S ome students wore sombreros to a tequila-themed birthday party at Bowdoin College — and others were so offended that the school had to provide them with safe spaces and counseling to deal with it.

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Whether an offended party is an individual or a collection of individuals, an apology must meet the same basic psychological needs in order for it to bring about forgiveness and reconciliation.

5. Reparative justice, which occurs when the offended sees the offending party suffer through some type of punishment. 6. Reparation, when the victim receives some form of compensation for his pain. 7 ...

When it comes to daily life, the best way to make our apologies effective is to first listen to the sentiments expressed by the offended party, include all three apology components (in addition to ...

From Wikipedia.Prefacing a statement of regret with the phrase “if anyone is offended” is a cherished pan-cultural tradition of passive-aggression. Take, for instance, the incident in New ...

To any offended by his Kings’ party F-bomb, Garcetti says lighten up. Mayor Eric Garcetti speaking Tuesday to a Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce lunch at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.

DEAR CELEBRATE: I can’t see how family members who are invited to a child’s birthday party would be offended. If they want to attend, fine. If they can’t, so be it.