Much as I detest crass ambitiousness – whether it be in the
professional sphere, or the one-upmanship of social interactions, not to speak
about the more damaging one of close personal relationships – I find some kinds
of politically correct and syrupy assertions to the contrary examples of
stepping on toes. They convey that by not doing so, someone will benefit from
the munificence. It gives them a higher place to function from.
When this becomes cultural, it results in supremacist ideology.
A slightly different view is expressed thus:
“Politeness is organized indifference.”
― Paul Valéry
The idea behind much indifference is also supremacist – it can
afford to ignore others by faking concern or shielding real intent.
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