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Just wondering...
A question to my dear Native Speakers of English.
Situation A
You've been robbed. You call for a policeman or a police officer?
Situation B
You see a man wearing the characteristic uniform. You say, "Look, a policeman" or, "Look, a police officer?"
Situation C
You see a woman wearing the characteristic uniform. You say, "Look, a policewoman", "Look, a police officer" or something else?
I just don't know what's political correctness, what's being rude, this kind of thing. What do you say in 2006?
PS: (boasting) I have written what quite possibly is the first Doctor Who fanfiction in Polish. This feels weird, but also very pleasant ;] (/boasting)
On the subject of fruit salads? They're good.
( Music meme )
A question to my dear Native Speakers of English.
Situation A
You've been robbed. You call for a policeman or a police officer?
Situation B
You see a man wearing the characteristic uniform. You say, "Look, a policeman" or, "Look, a police officer?"
Situation C
You see a woman wearing the characteristic uniform. You say, "Look, a policewoman", "Look, a police officer" or something else?
I just don't know what's political correctness, what's being rude, this kind of thing. What do you say in 2006?
PS: (boasting) I have written what quite possibly is the first Doctor Who fanfiction in Polish. This feels weird, but also very pleasant ;] (/boasting)
On the subject of fruit salads? They're good.
( Music meme )
