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 are those that 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.

Do your research. There are many lists of slurs and offensive words that you should just generally avoid. You shouldn’t change how you act around a certain group of people but you may want to think about changing the fact that you use those words at all.

Sure. You can still be religious whilst supporting a certain group. Religion isn't an excuse to be homophobic.

There are not "infinite genders with infinite pronouns," but rather a range of gender identities and associated pronouns, including male (he/him), female (she/her), and non-binary (they/them). If you're uncertain about someone's pronouns, it's respectful to ask them. The notion that math and science are inherently racist is inaccurate as these subjects are based on objective principles. While understanding pronouns can be part of education, schools have a broader curriculum beyond just pronouns.