Briefly explain how a sensitive communicator might avoid offending others by avoiding bias
with his or her language.
What will be an ideal response?
Be aware that language changes. Avoid using allness statements to refer to individuals.
Use terms to refer to ethnic groups or other groups that members of those groups
prefer. If necessary, ask which they prefer. Avoid biased language based upon sexual
orientation, gender, age, class, or ability. Avoid using language that makes parts of
groups, such as women, invisible.
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