You know what, you could be black, white, ghetto pass, no ghetto pass, ain't nobody using the N word (nigger) up in here, and no bitches and hoes either, except for the ones who don't leave a tip!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A statement promoting tolerance on language but making an exception for service workers.
- In plain terms
- No hate words here except when complaining about service tips.
- What can you take from it?
- Social norms vary depending on the context of interaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is language unacceptable?
- How do we judge service?
Another view
The exception for service workers undermines the message of tolerance.
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