Virgin Trains apologises for SEXIST tweet!

[Kathandira]

Exactly. If a manager or something is rude about it. I would either brush it off or perhaps do something quiet in terms of expressing dissatisfaction.

Some people I feel like just squeal at the opportunity to have it hit the paper / internet so they can have five minutes of fame.

Couldn't agree more.

[Dundebuns]

I may have spoken up about it, but I wouldn't have made it public resulting in an article about it.

Thing is the tweet was public. Someone was bound to pick up on it, even if the original complainant didn't want to.

[Happy Shoplifter]

Miserable bitch would be more apt

[Molis]

She really needs to get over herself.

I like the response tweet. Wish more companies would stand up to these twats trying to get attention.

[Mistame]

Completely not okay in 2018 to condone microagressions of any kind.

No rational person takes seriously someone who uses "microaggression" unironically.

I know nothing that triggers women around me more than honey, pet and love. Words like these are 100x more offensive, because by calling someone an idiot or a Bitch, you're just stating dislike. But these words basically liken you to a child throwing a tantrum. Regardless of context, its offensive and it sure as hell isnt going to make the person calm down, quite the opposite in fact.

Offense is taken, not given. If being called "honey", even if it's meant to patronize you, is "offensive", you're part of the problem.

I admit my words I get annoyed by are "buddy" in person.

"Bud", "buddy", or "dude" irritate me, but I don't get "offended" over it.

[Kathandira]

Thing is the tweet was public. Someone was bound to pick up on it, even if the original complainant didn't want to.

I often forget that Twitter is basically all public.

I only use Facebook, and I have it quite locked down.

[Eldar45]

Virgin Trains have issued an apology following a "sexist" tweet.
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Completely not okay in 2018 to condone microagressions of any kind.

Sorry kid, but this was not a "microaggression" (Hint: Microaggressions don't exist)

[BuckSparkles]

"Bud", "buddy", or "dude" irritate me, but I don't get "offended" over it.

I share this feeling. It irks me but that is about the extent of it.

[lockedout]

If it was a female that called you honey would it be just as triggering? Asking for a friend.

[BuckSparkles]

She really needs to get over herself.

I like the response tweet. Wish more companies would stand up to these twats trying to get attention.

This world would be a better place if more companies told whiny college millennial to get bent instead of modifying their company and issuing a major public statement expressing such shock and horror and deep regret.

Incidentally, this girl proved why more people should call her "honey."

[A dot Ham]

Did you read the story?

This is why Emily felt the need to make a 'fuss':

"In the context and given his aggressive tone I can only assume he didn't like being challenged by a woman.

"I wouldn't have complained if he'd used the term in a familial or affectionate way. It definitely wasn't that."

Except that you use a word choice as ammunition to condemn for the use of micro aggression.

Micro aggression is simply "brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults"

Now in the context of modern society (fuck me btw) perhaps "Honey" is not an appropriate choice for a customer. Familiar or not, I would have never used that toward any customers when I worked in a similar arena.

But that isn't REALLY the issue, is it? No the issue is that she didn't like her complaint being dismissed. Now while that is probably never going to get you a high custom service score... some people NEED and SHOULD be put in their place and have their comments or complaints dismissed, and any sarcasm, passive aggressiveness, or micro aggression should be expected.

Customers can be total douche bags at times. Rarely do they actually get told to stuff it... it should happen more often.

I'm sure she was perfectly cordial as she communicated her distaste for whatever her complaint was about... as most customers often are when they feel strongly enough to voice an opinion.

[Kathandira]

If it was a female that called you honey would it be just as triggering? Asking for a friend.

If it is said in a condescending or snarky tone, yes.

[Graeham]

She's ridiculously out of touch if she thinks someone saying 'honey' is degrading. It's a common term used by many people living in the United Kingdom, particularly in various parts of Northern England and Scotland. My cleaner often calls me 'dear' or 'love' whenever she visits. It doesn't offend me at all.

[Happy Shoplifter]

She just needs some cock

[Kreo]

Only reason it's getting any attention is because the man working for someone and companies mostly listen for complaints about harassment. Alto in recent years it's switched from "He fingered me behind the desk and i don't like that desk!" to "Old white privileged male called me honey!" they still being look at in the same way.
I just wander how long it would take them give a shit or they will bend over to this new reality.

If yes then I already see SJW death camps, where they exterminate all accused of misogyny, improper conduct and micro aggression.

[Aeula]

Bitch sounds like one of the typical crazies that are becoming so common these days.

Virgin’s original reply was right, they shouldn’t have apologised.

[Daedius]

If it is said in a condescending or snarky tone, yes.

Ironic, when many progressives ["SJWs"] typically speak in such a manner. Guess that's why they annoy a lot of people...

[Kathandira]

Ironic, when many progressives ["SJWs"] speak just as such...

I cannot speak for them. But I do find the stereotypical SJW to be very hypocritical.

[Happy Shoplifter]

I wonder how she'd react to the endearing form of 'cunt'?

[Daedius]

I cannot speak for them. But I do find the stereotypical SJW to be very hypocritical.

Eh, they purely exist to stroke their own morality "feel good" [of one's self] ego than to actually help others.