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Things Not to Say

Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are a list of things not to say to individuals. Keep coming back to see new list every week.

8 Things NEVER to Say to a Mixed-Race Colleague
By Yoji Cole
8 Things NEVER to Say to a Mixed-Race Colleague Have you asked one of these questions to someone of mixed race? If so, you probably shouldn't have. Find out what not to say to your biracial colleagues. . . . ...more
10 Things NEVER to Say to a Black Coworker
By Eric Hinton
10 Things NEVER to Say to a Black Coworker Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are 10 things you should never say to your Black coworker. . . . ...more
9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues
By Yoji Cole
9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues We keep hearing what straight, able-bodied white people shouldn't say to others. But what are the minefields about addressing white people, especially those who are involved in diversity efforts? . . . ...more
7 Things NEVER to Say to People With Disabilities
By Daryl Hannah
7 Things NEVER to Say to People With Disabilities Chances are you work with someone who has a disability. Think you'd never say something offensive to them? Check this list to find out what people with disabilities don't want to hear. . . . ...more
7 Things NEVER to Say to Asian-American Executives
By Yoji Cole
7 Things NEVER to Say to Asian-American Executives Pretty sure you'd never make a stereotypical comment to an Asian American in your office? Read what seven things these Asian-American executives hope you never say. . . . ...more
10 Things NEVER to Say to Latino Executives
By Yoji Cole
10 Things NEVER to Say to Latino Executives Have you accidentally said the wrong thing to a Latino executive? Or do you think that's a mistake you would never make? Find out what Latino executives themselves think are the 10 things you should never say. ...more
7 Things NEVER to Say to LGBT Coworkers
By Daryl Hannah
7 Things NEVER to Say to LGBT Coworkers Do you have a coworker who just recently came out of the closet? Don't know what to say? Afraid that anything you say may be offensive? Here's what leading experts suggest you SHOULDN'T say. . . . ...more
'But You Look So Good!' and 7 Other Things NOT to Say to a Person With a Non-Visible Disability
By Robyn Heller Gerbush
'But You Look So Good!' and 7 Other Things NOT to Say to a Person With a Non-Visible Disability If you have a friend, relative or coworker with an illness or disability that isn't obvious, you may think you're doing the right thing by saying he or she "looks so good." You can't even tell the person has a disability, and that's a good thing, right? Wrong.


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6 Workplace Myths About People With Disabilities
By Eric L. Hinton
6 Workplace Myths About People With Disabilities "How do you go to the bathroom?" It's an incredibly rude question, one most people wouldn't even think to ask another adult, especially in the workplace. What would possess Cassie Mitchell's coworkers to ask such a question? Mitchell uses a wheelchair. . . . ...more
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