Snowflakes and taking offence - 6 Minute English

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The word 'snowflake' has taken on a new meaning in recent years. These days it's used as an insult. It's used to criticise people or groups that are seen to be very easily offended or upset by things that others say. Rob and Neil discuss what it takes to be offended.

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𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬:
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𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞
(something) rude, insulting and makes people feel hurt and upset

𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
get upset or angry by something thought to be rude or insulting

𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞
person who gets offended too easily and unnecessarily

𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞
use (something) to support your point or explain your action

𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭
challenge, highlight and look for justification for something

𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨
something that society says is offensive and shocking

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