Answer by Glenn Watson for Is the term "setting someone straight" offensive...
I'm a poof - and yes I'm happy to call myself that (as an Australian I'm pretty relaxed about that stuff) – and I wouldn't even think twice about someone "setting me straight" if I knew they obviously...
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Pretty much no, you're unlikely to offend anyone.I suppose you could end up with an unfortunate faux pas if you used the expression specifically in relation to LGBTQ matters, and if you were saying...
View ArticleAnswer by user66974 for Is the term "setting someone straight" offensive to...
To set someone straight, has a clear and unambiguous meaning:To correct (someone) by providing full and accurate information.It carries no connotation to sexual attitude. But if used as a pun it might...
View ArticleIs the term "setting someone straight" offensive to queer people?
I replaced "Thanks for setting me straight" with "Thanks for correcting me" when editing an email to a recipient who is queer. Is the term "setting [someone] straight" inappropriate if the...
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