It's Just an Expression - Updated!

Offensive Figures of Speech

Helping employees and co-workers gain a better understanding of “diversity moments” through an example of how seemingly innocent expressions may have a harmful impact.

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TrainingBriefs® That’s Offensive!

TrainingBriefs® That’s Offensive!

New Micro-Learning! So, how can we maintain respectful work relationships when someone uses a term or phrase that is offensive to others in the workplace? Diversity moments are often unintended, occur when we least expect, and can leave us surprised, confused, embarrassed, guilty, fearful, frustrated or uncertain. When you overhear a situation where one person has inadvertently made an insulting remark, you may decide to intervene.

Training Files (22)

TitleTypeTime/PagesLanguage
It's Just an Expression
Video with graphics and narrator
Video Vignette05:26 min EnglishDemo
It's Just an Expression
Video without narrator
Video Vignette04:53 min EnglishDemo
It's Just an Expression
Video without graphics or narrator
Video Vignette04:44 min EnglishDemo
Additional Material2 pages EnglishDemo
Additional Material1 page EnglishDemo
M.E.E.T.™ Model at Work
Information Worksheet
Additional Material2 pages EnglishDemo
Additional Material5 pages EnglishDemo
Additional Material2 pages EnglishDemo

Additional Information

Many expressions of disrespect have histories that explain why these expressions are offensive. These histories don’t always know or understood, sometimes even by the people affected.


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