Communicating in Forums
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Communicating in Forums
Hello Anthony,
These are common all-inclusive errors that are easily resolved with a little practice. My suggestion on how to avoid these mistakes is as follows:
In every instance where words are used relative to sexual preference, reword the sentence to reflect an all-inclusive tone. For example: “Hi guys†could be reworded to say Hello fellow associates or something similar in tone. Another example: At a company conference I saw this business lady give a presentation on etiquette, could be reworded to state; I listened to a presentation on etiquette at a company conference.
I would like to offer three pointers on how to avoid similar mistakes.
1. Refrain from singling out individual characteristics if it has no bearing on the topic to which the communication is referring to. Examples of this will include religious orientation, age, sex, race or nationality.
2. Be consistent with descriptions. Examples of what to avoid would include, describing a man and how his muscles were bulging when the topic is “hunting in the Andesâ€, or referring to a disability and how they have to use an aid when the topic is not about disabilities or aids.
3. Avoid stereotyping. A couple examples are rich and poor. I have recently learned that starting a sentence with, “People from that area†is stereotyping. Avoid this at all cost.
Anthony, I write the following to coach on why inclusive language is important. Inclusive language eliminates derogatory and prejudicial negativity. One last suggestion I learned while in college is as follows: When in doubt, leave it out. Good luck!