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What are some examples of workplace microaggressions?

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    Constant comments about hair texture and hairstyle, comments on someone’s accent or lack thereof, telling employees to assume good intent at all times, negative feedback based on mannerisms and facial expressions

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    Need to do away with any discussion or acknowledgement of microaggressions. Anything could qualify as one so they're not worth thinking about

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    Not including you in meetings or email threads that you really should have been in/on.

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    "microaggressions" is a PC term for people looking for excuses

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    You are treated poorly, are falsely accused of things and given more and more work and responsibility than minorities.

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    Microaggressions are a farce.

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    Leaders yelling out, " It ain't rocket science!"

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    Being called fat, or talking about your sexual preference, saying thing about your race.

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    None - microaggressions are made up. Sometimes people are unintentionally or intentionally rude; learn how to handle these situations and you'll do far better than complaining about any perceived slights