Comments on How to Be Politically Correct When Telling Jokes

When reading about political correctness, keep in mind this is a communication style for the weakest links in our society and don't take it seriously. Use common sense, don't be rude, and don't make a fool out of yourself.

Pretend the priest (or clergyman) at your place of worship were sitting next to you when you tell the joke. A decent person would temper the offensiveness of the joke. However, if you're not smart enough to do that, then follow what the other guy said.

Pretend the priest (or clergyman) at your place of worship were sitting next to you when you tell the joke. A decent person would temper the offensiveness of the joke. However, if you're not smart enough to do that, then follow what the other guy said.

Avoid calling us "guys," "dudes," "boys," and "studs." "Men" is the politically correct term.

Be careful when telling G. W. Bush and Al Gore jokes! You're bound to offend someone in the group. It's probably ok to go after the Green Party - they're more liberal, have a sense of humor and know it's, unfortunately, a lost cause.

Just don't do it. No matter what you say or do, some moron will take offense. Don't say anything at all, so you don't offend any whining little babies with an ax to grind and a big chip on their shoulders.

Just don't do it. No matter what you say or do, some moron will take offense. Don't say anything at all, so you don't offend any whining little babies with an ax to grind and a big chip on their shoulders.

Avoid calling us "gals," "girls," "ladies,"babes" and "chicks." "Women" is the politically correct term for you guys, dudes, boys, studs to use.

Avoid calling us "guys," "dudes," "boys," and "studs." "Men" is the politically correct term.