Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Ya know David, that is one thing that dissappointed me a little. The theme of the conference was culture and cultural diversity. Being in Tucson, AZ most of the "diversity" was about Hispanics and Native Americans.

One presenter did urge the therapists to not let their "Anglo" clients get away with saying they had no culture...find out their cultural heritage and use it to heal...in addictions that means pre-booze cultural history...good luck with the Scots and the Irish.....

Anyhow, not once did any speaker remark that there was a man of obvious Celtic heritage wandering about the conference kilted, honoring his heritage.

As much as I was all around maybe it was just plain obvious. Therapists are trained to be accepting. Noticed I got more of "The Look" from hotel staff and when out shopping than when around my peers at the conference.

Anyway...I'm still a tad pissy that I was living my culture, heritage, and being diverse and no one mentioned that it fit the theme of the conference.

Ron

was at an event last year where someone did single someone out that way, wasn't too offensive but it didn't sound right. Several people did speak to the directors and there was an apology. It involved my friend and I, mostly him. He wasn't really offended, just surprised. It was clumsy.
Point is that it is better to ask first, and safer.
Another thing is that if you know the speaker, you could suggest that connection. I've done that with another friend who says, "what a great illustration, should've told me before I spoke." Now, if I know what he's speaking on, I'll offer first.