Taking offense

Adrian Furnham
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Adrian Furnham: University College London

A chapter in People Management in Turbulent Times, 2009, pp 182-184 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract To offend means to break some moral or divine law; to violate a law or rule. But its definition also allows the subjective idea that it means to cause anger, displeasure, discomfort, even outrage or vexation. Offensive behavior can be disgusting or repellent, outrageous or aggressive, or it can simply be a mild violation of what is generally thought of as decent or courteous. You have offensive weapons and indictable offenses. A military attack may be an offensive move.

Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230239616_66

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