Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Before you tell them you want to "pow-wow," take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don't want to offend your coworker.
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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.
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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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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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From inquiring about age to asking if someone has had cosmetic surgery, there are some things you shouldn't say to older colleagues. Here's how to avoid putting your foot in your mouth.
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We keep hearing what straight, able-bodied white people shouldn't say to others, but what shouldn't you say to them? What are the best ways to work with white allies?
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From "You speak English so well!" to "You must have a sad story to tell," blurting out phrases such as these to an immigrant coworker can be highly offensive. What other blunder might you unintentionally make?
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Comments such as "Can't you Americanize your name?" to "You must be so good at math" made to Asian colleagues are insulting. What else is inappropriate?
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They're eager and ambitious, but millennial coworkers can be offended by age-related comments they perceive as condescending. What should you avoid saying?
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DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti and Kathy Hopinkah Hannan, a managing partner for KPMG (No. 21 in The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®), share things you should never say to a multiracial coworker on NPR. Listen to the interview.
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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 think are the 10 things you should never say.
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