Despite growing acceptance of LGBT employees, offensive comments and stereotypes still persist in the workplace. Our experts reveal the phrases you should avoid.
Things Not to Say
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Beyond ‘Honey’ & ‘Sweetie’: Things NEVER to Say to Women
Before you make that “harmless” little comment to the woman in the next office, take a look at things women leaders...
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Diversity Leaders: 6 Things NEVER to Say About Disabilities
“The difference between the right word and the almost-right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning...
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‘You Must Have Voted for Obama’: 5 Things NEVER to Say to Blacks
Jim Norman, Adriene Bruce, Michelle Lee “You’re so articulate,” “You must have voted for Obama” and “I love...
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.
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Do you have a coworker who just recently came out of the closet? Here’s what leading experts from PwC and GLSEN suggest you SHOULDN’T say.
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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.
Read more ›5 Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers
“I didn’t know you were Arab.” Find out what other culturally insensitive comments people make to colleagues of the Islamic faith.
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“Have you ever killed anyone?” Find out the most inappropriate questions to ask former military service members in your workplace.
Read more ›Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers Has DiversityInc Readers Divided
Our article”5 Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers” has readers talking–about religion in the workplace, customs, attitudes and accommodations. Read a sample of these comments here.
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Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don’t want to offend your coworker.
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Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are 10 things you should never say to a Black coworker.
Read more ›Readers Sound Off on 10 Things NEVER to Say to a Black Coworker
Readers can’t stop e-mailing us about “10 Things NEVER to say to a Black Coworker.” What’s getting them so riled up? Here’s what one reader has to tell you.
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