How offensive is the phrase "that sucks"?

Social Science by Anonymous 2018-09-04 16:46:21

Social Science

How offensive is the phrase "that sucks"?

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I work retail. I was talking to a coworker. He told me he wasn't getting a real vacation as he was stuck in Summer school. Without thinking, I replied with "that sucks". I was immediately embarassed about it. The coworker showed no indications of this being a big deal, but then again, he isn't a...