If someone were to object to your use of a term they consider offensive, how would you react? | Daily Question

If someone were to object to your use of a term they consider offensive, how would you react? Published on February 20, 2025 → Survey conducted on February 20, 2025 on 5804 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Apologize and stop using the term

45%

Hear them out but make my own decision

38%

Ignore the objection and keep using the term

5%

Not sure

11%

Apologize and stop using the term

45%

Hear them out but make my own decision

38%

Ignore the objection and keep using the term

5%

Not sure

11%

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