What Does “Politically Correct” Mean? (Bonus Episode)

Thank you, Tom, for the nice article. It was very useful for us foreigners. I actually never thought about my political correctness when I speak English, and I hope I unconsciously follow the same rules as in my native language. In my home country, Slovakia, in the Central European region, there’s an obvious difference in approach between younger and older generations. Positions like soldier, for instance, are more connected to the male gender, while nurses are more connected to the female gender. However, it’s obvious in younger generations that people try to be neutral. Sometimes, in my opinion, it’s too much, and then arguments or tension occur in society between the two groups of people. Fun fact: in my field (healthcare provider), we no longer use the terms “elderly” or “older colleagues,” but rather “more experienced colleagues.” Bye!