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There are certain social boundaries you cant easily cross.
For example, another persons religion, race, and ethnicity are touchy subjects to joke about.
Doing so could lead to conflict, just like what happened to thecouplein this story.
The manpoked funat his Colombian fiancees upbringingin front ofhis friends.
She bit back and called him out for it, leading to a suddenly silent dinner table.
Her response didnt sit well with the man, who feltembarrassedand tried to turn the tables on her.
She now wonders if her reaction was out of line.
These generalizations are commonplace and often uttered in jest.
However, such stereotypes may also ignite prejudice and discrimination.
Worse, they may lead to microaggressions.
Stereotyping may affect the person receiving it emotionally and behaviorally.
Over time, it can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.
Duke University psychology professorDr.
Mark Learycalls this targeted embarrassment, where a person directly embarrasses their partner to get some laughs.
However, timing is critical.
Opening the conversationat a social gatheringmay not be the best idea.
Instead, Dr. Leary advises waiting for a neutral moment when you two are alone.
However, marriage counseling might be the solution if such incidents are repetitive.
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