Read More. I am a working Mommy. There is nothing that forces you to take offence other than your own moral standards, sense of righteousness and ego or self-image. That is not a choice but a condition. Which when then feels needs to be accepted by others and responded to appropriately. Member 705 posts Posted 06 March 2018 - 07:10 AM (Edited by soman, 06 March 2018 - 07:12 AM.) Do you think being offended is choice? Now, this is not going to be the same as being verbally abused; what it will come down to is that one will hear something and they will feel hurt or upset, among other things. Anonymous . If one was to think about the kinds of experiences that they have had so far this year, they may find that there have been a number of moments that have had a negative effect on their life. What Does 'Offended' Mean? These are all things that are within your control. Adults should be able to think for themselves and peacefully discuss their priorities. What happens when you get offended? It’s giving away your power. Feeling offended or hurt by speech is a matter of choice because no one is responsible for our issues but ourselves. "Being offended is a choice. The other I asked you if being offended was a choice. If someone wishes me Happy Hanukkah or Ramadan I just say thanks as it's said with good intentions. The Law of the Garbage Truck. That's not a logical conclusion. Nope." u/RagingRambo. Have you ever reported someone for offenses here? He teaches how some people are like garbage trucks. “Elder Bednar said that being offended by what people say to us is a choice. The problems involved with the questions belong to the questioner.” “Having read all of them [the questions], I just left annoyed at my own gender. There is an old quote by Eleanor Roosevelt that says, being offended is a choice. Being offended is a choice. By Oliver JR Cooper | Submitted On April 29, 2016. Kenna could be offended because I can get pregnant, and I complain to her about how much I hate being pregnant. But this is a false construct. 0 0. Kenna has awesome parents. So what has happened right now is that I am oddly more personally hopeful. 2 years ago. Daily reminder ... two very different nonprofits -more information about each found below and at websites. Being offended is a choice. “Instead of being offended or insulted, I’m advocating for being curious. Curiosity opens the possibility for dialogue and transformation.” And also this morning I have heard the thought about curiosity differently to ever before.. Offended. Back to top #22 soman soman. Being offended is a choice and a choice with very few pros. Offended: Is Being Offended A Choice? Unfortunately I do (by choice of course) 3. Now, this is not going to be the same as being verbally abused; what it will come down to is that one will hear something and they will feel hurt or upset, among other things. Kenna is a stay at home Mommy. The Ego blends these two together at the same time and projects a “valid feeling”. 'You don't know what it's like to be ____ so you have zero right to talk about this issue!' Senior Idol. It's not about being submissive or passive against the so called privileged but whether you constantly see yourself as a victim or not is a personal choice. Archived. It isn’t up to other people to stop you from being offended. Being offended isn't a mark of virtue - it's a sign that you're a crybaby who will throw a tantrum if you can't get your way. Being 'offended' is not always a choice. Typically it runs on the first Sunday of the month, but this month the first Sunday was also the first day of the month and I didn't get it to them in time to run so it ran on the 2nd Sunday, today, October 8. Truthfully, being offended is a choice we make. Posted by. Close. I don't have my parents. We are not talking here about someone stabbing your or stealing your wife. New comments cannot be … Why/Why not? 3. And through feeling this way, they can come to the conclusion that they have been harmed (just as they would if they were verbally or physically abused). Either you will be more offended by his words, or a little light-bulb will go off in your mind and you will instantly think of how useless being offended is.And since being offended easily is a choice, YOU are the one who holds the power to stop being offended. Stream Being Offended Is A Choice by jolly dee from desktop or your mobile device Wagging fingers and shouting obscenities at others is just plain disrespectful. When we make a choice, the tendency is to follow the path of least resistance. 55% Upvoted. We can’t stop the inconsiderate, rude, offensive acts of others. Yes 2. Being offended is a choice May 07, 2018 at 3:03 PM In response to the Jonah Goldberg opinion piece " Cultural-appropriation outrage shows people are desperate to be offended … Being offended is a choice. It’s allowing someone or something else to control the way you feel. You might just hold a grudge. Being offended is not a feeling. Asking people of faith to not use these is telling them to hide their faith. Do you allow people to offend you? It’s an “It’s them, not me” way of thinking. It doesn't follow. Just so you’ll know where I stand 1. I try to be funny. You may be able to train your stomach muscles so that you are immune to my punches. According to dictionary.com, the word offend is defined as: Verb (used with object) To irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in. 1 decade ago. My sensibility can be 'offended' without ever effecting my feelings. What good do any of these reactions do? Even if there was an explicitly laid out program for improving one's emotional self-control that worked exactly the same for everyone, that still wouldn't make being offended a choice. David Pollay discovered this concept. Kenna is funny. Guilty I know, I know....a little hypocritical. Offended. If you're offended by an expression of goodwill that's a you problem. Being Offended is a Choice For over a year now I've been writing a monthly article for the Town Talk's Guest Pastor column. It’s becoming a victim of other people’s choices, many times when they don’t even mean to offend you. This. Someone does or says something that is offensive. Today, we live in an over-sensitive, over-complaining, over-politically correct world where at any given time, some person or group is offended by something happening, usually not even directly related to them. And through feeling this way, they can come to the conclusion that they have been harmed (just as they would if they were verbally or physically abused). Being stupid is a choice too. share. 49 comments. I didn't adopt my babies. It's a shame every social issue nowadays involving race or different cultures are perceived to be unarguably offensive. Choice, Condition, Else, Imposed, Inflicted, Make, Offended, Someone, Something, Something Else, Us Quotes to Explore The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm … We’re talking about something that would disturb your sensibilities, your sense of what is right. I've encountered my fair share of discrimination but I have never felt 'offended' in any way. Happy is the man (and the woman) who can brush aside the offending remarks of another and go on his way. save hide report. This thread is archived. Even though we are different, we are friends. You might not do any of those things though. Do you think being offended is choice? To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us.” — David A. Bednar 2. Is it a choice? Getting offended is a choice, and outrage is the fire of our own offence that we feed into an inferno. This could relate to what has taken place in the real world, as well as what has occurred online. You might get mad and fight someone, you might cry or even commit an act of violence against yourself or another. Being offended is a choice like any other. Kenna adopted her baby. We’d still be British if your attitude had prevailed in the American Revolution. However, being 'offensive' is always a choice, regardless of whether or not it is acceptable to the 'offensive' person or group. And from that you conclude that being offended is a choice. This part of this article is directed at the people who think taking a knee is disrespecting the military or our country. But at least I owned up to it! Why/Why not? The overwhelming response was, yes, it is a choice. “People get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high; being self-righteous and morally superior feels good.” ― Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Its a choice, that is the followed by an emotion. 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