What does etiquette dictate that one do when someone uses the n-word in conversation? When we were at the police station recently, the other couple there was present when the guys were brought in, and they mentioned to us more than once that the guys were a bunch of “stupid niggers.” Another time a coworker (at another job) was talking about when he was in the Marines going after some “sand niggers.” It surprises me that some people still think and talk this way, so I don’t know how to react. I imagine most people wouldn’t say anything but would feel extremely uneasy.. At least, that’s how I what I did. Is there a more appropriate reaction?
Jim: What did you just call me?
Huck Griffin: I thought that was your name.
Jim: That is our word! You have no right to use it!
Huck Griffin: Hey hey hey, I’m cool, I’m cool, no problem!
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Huck Griffin: So, could you pass me the oar, n-word Jim?
Jim: Thank you.
--The Family Guy
