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William769

(55,147 posts)
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 07:51 PM Mar 2012

London Olympics volunteers quizzed on how to deal with gay issues

The London Olympics organizers are putting potential volunteers through diversity training in anticipation of athletes and fans from all parts of the world coming to the city. Among the questions on a quiz, helpfully provided by the London Telegraph, is this one dealing with gays:


Sexual Orientation: A spectator complains to you that there are two men holding hands sitting next to them – they feel very uncomfortable and would like you to tell the couple to stop. What do you do?

a) You tell the person to stop being a homophobic idiot and walk away.
b) You want everybody to feel comfortable and welcome at the Games, so you politely ask the couple to stop holding hands.
c) You explain that there is a huge diversity of people at the London 2012 Games, which includes gay, lesbian and bisexual couples.

The correct answer, of course, is “a.” … Kidding! It is “c,” though “a” would be much more fun to say to someone.

http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/03/07/london-olympics-volunteers-quizzed-on-how-to-deal-with-gay-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-olympics-volunteers-quizzed-on-how-to-deal-with-gay-issues

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London Olympics volunteers quizzed on how to deal with gay issues (Original Post) William769 Mar 2012 OP
Well personally dipsydoodle Mar 2012 #1
Although I agree with what you say. William769 Mar 2012 #2

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
1. Well personally
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 07:57 PM
Mar 2012

I'd remind them they are in the UK and such complaints are wholly out of place here. If they couldn't quite grasp that I'd tell 'em fuck off.

William769

(55,147 posts)
2. Although I agree with what you say.
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 07:59 PM
Mar 2012

I think they are trying a little diplomacy first. If that doesn't work then tell them to fuck off.

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