In American culture it is important not to offend. Here is an exercise to help you. The words and definitions below are all mixed-up! Match the descriptions in the left column with its mate in the right column. Some of these are serious and some are just for fun!
a person who cannot see |
mail carrier |
a person who delivers mail |
Happy Holidays |
a person who likes the same gender |
African-American |
a person with dark skin |
homosexual |
a person who is short |
vertically challenged |
not success |
mentally challenged |
a person who is less capable (physically) |
visually-impaired |
a person who is less capable (mentally) |
homeless person |
a person who is overweight |
Native Americans |
a phrase to celebrate Christmas |
Happy Holidays |
| the first people who lived in America | physically challenged |
a person without a place to live |
heavy |
Answers:
a person who cannot see |
visually-impaired |
a person who delivers mail |
mail carrier |
a person who likes the same gender |
homosexual |
a person with dark skin |
African-American |
a person who is short |
vertically challenged |
not success |
deferred success |
a person who is less capable (physically) |
physically challenged |
a person who is less capable (mentally) |
mentally challenged |
a person who is overweight |
heavy |
a phrase to celebrate Christmas |
Happy Holidays |
| the first people who lived in America | Native Americans |
a person without a place to live |
homeless person |
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