That said, when writing in English, I find it easier to refrain from offensive language that is offensive in Spanish as well. 'Pimping', for example, is not even commonly used in Spanish, so for me it's very removed from reality and therefore, even if I want to stop using it because I don't like it, my brain hasn't quite caught on on its meaning. Ableist language always made me flinch in Spanish so I try not to use it in English. Strangely, sexist insults affect me way more in English. :S
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Ableist language always made me flinch in Spanish so I try not to use it in English. Strangely, sexist insults affect me way more in English. :S