About to compliment a co-worker on her new haircut? Think again, that’s microaggressive behavior that implies all you see is her looks, devaluing her professional accomplishments. In a discussion about candidates for a position at your workplace, you say, “I think the most qualified person should get the job.” Don’t say THAT! You are implying that there are people who are more qualified than others, which means you are labelling some candidates as less qualified. You claim, patriotically, “America is a land of opportunity!” OOPS, you are implying that there’s a level “playing field” so that if someone hasn’t been able to “make it,” it’s his or her fault. Don’t get it? It’s obvious among the politically correct: Inequality is pervasive in the U.S. and certain people groups are doomed to failure from birth. On a flight, you politely engage your obviously-Asian seatmate in conversation,...(Read Full Article)