Quiz: Are these words offensive?

You can't say that! Or can you?

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 19, 2023 These days, there seems to be genuine confusion over what a well-meaning person can say without offending someone. To clarify the boundaries, we surveyed 4,000 Americans on which words and phrases they would and wouldn't feel comfortable saying. Rozalina Burkova Take the Times Opinion quiz: Would you say these words? → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018