Problem

[shaukat mahmood]

Please explain the expressions "political correctness" and "run hot" in simple English.

secondly,in my part of the world,someone who uses computer,we say,he is sitting at the computer,doing his work. Do you think this sentence is correct?


Thanks.

Shaukat Mhamood.

[Harry Smith]

Please explain the expressions "political correctness" and "run hot" in simple English.

secondly,in my part of the world,someone who uses computer,we say,he is sitting at the computer,doing his work. Do you think this sentence is correct?


Thanks.

Shaukat Mhamood.

Though I'm without politics I'll try to help you.
Political correctness= When someone behaves well towards his opponent.
To run hot= get angry or nervous. ( I think so)

" He is sitting at the computer, doing his work" is o.k. But we say "He is working on the computer" or " He is surfing the net"

[MikeNewYork]

Please explain the expressions "political correctness" and "run hot" in simple English.

secondly,in my part of the world,someone who uses computer,we say,he is sitting at the computer,doing his work. Do you think this sentence is correct?


Thanks.

Shaukat Mhamood.

I answered your question on the UsingEnglish Delphi forum.

[MikeNewYork]

Though I'm without politics I'll try to help you.
Political correctness= When someone behaves well towards his opponent.
To run hot= get angry or nervous. ( I think so)

" He is sitting at the computer, doing his work" is o.k. But we say "He is working on the computer" or " He is surfing the net"

FYI:

politically correct
adj. (Abbr. PC)

1. Of, relating to, or supporting broad social, political, and educational change, especially to redress historical injustices in matters such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
2. Being or perceived as being overconcerned with such change, often to the exclusion of other matters.

political correctness n.

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