The word Evening is now deemed offensive to certain cultures
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1222813/Wh...
Sorry for the Daily Mail link, this was not where i read it originally but can't find the page now.
It turns out that the word "Evening" is now deemed offensive in this country as it may offend.
Sorry for the Daily Mail link, this was not where i read it originally but can't find the page now.
It turns out that the word "Evening" is now deemed offensive in this country as it may offend.

The article actually says:
"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
limpsfield said:
The article actually says:
"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
+1 What's the harm is equipping our police with knowledge about cultures that may be different from their own?"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
Edited by theaxe on Tuesday 27th October 11:51
theaxe said:
limpsfield said:
The article actually says:
"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
+1 What's the harm is equipping our police with knowledge about cultures that may be different from their own?"A force spokesman explained: 'Terms such as afternoon and evening are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day."
So the police handbook doesn't say it is offensive.
But don't let that get in the way of more Daily Wail/Pistonheads middle-England hand wringing.
Edited by theaxe on Tuesday 27th October 11:51
And the readers should be forced to wear a badge so that we all know who they are and can treat their opinions accordingly.
Custard Test said:
Erm, I did say I read it elsewhere first. Anyhow the point is no less valid.
What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
Nothing, the article/handbook just says that it might be confusing. Just as some people have dinner at noon and some in the late afternoon.What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
Edited by theaxe on Tuesday 27th October 12:29
Custard Test said:
Erm, I did say I read it elsewhere first. Anyhow the point is no less valid.
What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
Does it actually say using "good evening" as a greeting is wrong?What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
From the very small quote, it reads more like a corporate communications guideline for producing posters, leaflets, writing up statements etc. In that context it'd appear perfectly sensible advice to avoid subjective terms when clarity is required (i.e. giving a specific time rather than saying "teatime"). Doesn't have to have anything to do with ethnic minorities either - just look at the regional variation between the north and south for example.
theaxe said:
+1 What's the harm is equipping our police with knowledge about cultures that may be different from their own?
The police shouldn't need to waste time learning/worrying about this bullsh!t. The different cultures can learn the standard in Britain, which is that evening is between afternoon and night.There, much easier...
limpsfield said:
I do love the ironies surrounding the Daily Mail - in the same way that unemployed yoofs wearing Burberry caps don't think of themselves as chav, Mail readers don't think they are reactionary retards.
Long may it prosper.
The first rule of being a Mail reader is: You don't think there's anything wrong with being a Mail reader.Long may it prosper.
The second rule is: You are in constant mortal danger and should live in fear of everything.
BarnatosGhost said:
limpsfield said:
I do love the ironies surrounding the Daily Mail - in the same way that unemployed yoofs wearing Burberry caps don't think of themselves as chav, Mail readers don't think they are reactionary retards.
Long may it prosper.
The first rule of being a Mail reader is: You don't think there's anything wrong with being a Mail reader.Long may it prosper.
The second rule is: You are in constant mortal danger and should live in fear of everything.
BarnatosGhost said:
limpsfield said:
I do love the ironies surrounding the Daily Mail - in the same way that unemployed yoofs wearing Burberry caps don't think of themselves as chav, Mail readers don't think they are reactionary retards.
Long may it prosper.
The first rule of being a Mail reader is: You don't think there's anything wrong with being a Mail reader.Long may it prosper.
The second rule is: You are in constant mortal danger and should live in fear of everything.
limpsfield said:
BarnatosGhost said:
limpsfield said:
I do love the ironies surrounding the Daily Mail - in the same way that unemployed yoofs wearing Burberry caps don't think of themselves as chav, Mail readers don't think they are reactionary retards.
Long may it prosper.
The first rule of being a Mail reader is: You don't think there's anything wrong with being a Mail reader.Long may it prosper.
The second rule is: You are in constant mortal danger and should live in fear of everything.
Oh I do hope so - I'll be able to get all het-up about it and the day's task of dusting the doulton figures will just fly by.
theaxe said:
Custard Test said:
Erm, I did say I read it elsewhere first. Anyhow the point is no less valid.
What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
Nothing, the article/handbook just says that it might be confusing. Just as some people have dinner at noon and some in the late afternoon.What is wrong with saying "Good Evening" in any bloody culture!
Edited by theaxe on Tuesday 27th October 12:29
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/136257/Now-pol...
Even worse link but reading this one it looks closer to what I read last night.
Even worse link but reading this one it looks closer to what I read last night.
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