Q&A for How to Be Politically Correct

Avoid this person, as touching your private parts without consent is sexual assault, and everyone deserves to have their boundaries respected. Clearly communicate your boundaries, such as "I am not okay with you touching me without my consent," and reiterate them if necessary. If faced with accusations, respond calmly with, "I am not comfortable with anyone touching my private parts without my consent." Upholding your boundaries is reasonable, and if these violations continue, consider discussing the situation with an authority figure.

Then you do not want to be politically correct.

If you don't understand someone's gender identity, it's okay to ask them respectfully how they would like to be addressed. It's important to be respectful and practice basic human decency, even if you don't know or care about the details of someone's gender identity.

You are not necessarily racist or homophobic if you respect others and avoid using slurs. However, it's important to consider whether your actions meet the standard of treating others as you would like to be treated. If not, it might be worth reassessing your behavior.

You should address a transgender person by their chosen name and pronouns. If they are not yet out to certain people, use the name and pronouns they request for those situations. Their true name and pronouns reflect their identity, regardless of their assigned gender at birth. If you are unsure, politely ask them how they would like to be addressed, as most people appreciate your effort to show respect.

If they say something you find offensive, speak up and say so (respectfully). However, sometimes people are set in their ways and it's impossible to convince them to change, so if you find this to be the case with your family, it's best to just ignore their comments.

Politely let them know that what they're saying is wrong and inappropriate. If they are genuinely ignorant of the fact that they've said something racist, (again, politely) explain it to them. However, remember that you can't change everyone's mind, and it's also not your job to educate the racists of the world.

Being a conservative doesn't mean being rude. Just be respectful of everyone.

Political correctness is being kind and aware of different races, sexualities religions, genders, disabilities, etc. There’s nothing to hate about being nice to others. The vast majority of people living in western society do not hate political correctness, just a loud vocal minority.

Research and familiarize yourself with lists of slurs and offensive words to avoid using them. Consider changing your language in general, rather than only when interacting with certain groups.

Yes, you can be religious while supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Being a Christian doesn't mean you have to embrace homophobia; you can choose to be inclusive and supportive.

There aren't infinite genders and pronouns, but there are various gender identities with corresponding pronouns such as male (he/him), female (she/her), and non-binary (they/them). It's respectful to ask someone their pronouns if you're unsure. Math and science are not inherently biased as they are grounded in objective principles. While teaching pronouns can be part of education, schools should include a diverse curriculum that goes beyond pronouns.