Yeah I know bigoted people. My Dad and my Uncles tell racist jokes now and again and do sometimes go on about foreigners and such. But I figured that's what a lot of men who grew up in the 1970s/1980s do.
I can't say it really offend me cause I know they aren't really against 'blacks' or 'foreigners'; It's just natural way to joke around each other.
And as for homophobia, I don't know really anyone who hates gays really; Though I can tell you that I found it's more a subject that's discussed between younger people like my age.
I've been told many times that they find it rather awkward being around someone who is gay or even talking about the subject in general. I once had a conversation with one of my mates and "he asked me do you think it's natural?" and I just responded "It obviously is" I don't see why it does bother people.
EDIT: I missed out how I deal with it. I usually join in the laughter if it's just harmless conversation but if it becomes too racest, sexist or ect. I usually end up trying to move the conversation in another direction. I can't debate seriously for the life of me.
Last edited by Crashpunk; 07-04-2012 at 01:34 PM..
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