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diversity handcuffs

When in a diverse group and a formal setting, the phenomenon of being tongue-tied or experiencing mental gymnastics trying to take into account the diversity of viewpoints, personalities, and individual sensitivities.
I looked into the audience and got diversity handcuffs — I didn’t want to risk any off-the-cuff remarks that might be taken the wrong way.
by ze3l January 10, 2019
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