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[eternalloyalty]

Has 'peasant' truly become such an offensive word? One young woman proceeded to slap me in the face upon my using it.

Comments

[gametimeplz]

Wasn't it offensive then?

[eternalloyalty]

Only spoken in ill context, it seemed.

[gametimeplz]

But wasn't that when it was used most?

[eternalloyalty]

They would not tell me their name.

[b_button]

I don't think people like being referred to by their social class.

[eternalloyalty]

I suppose not.

[b_button]

Did you apologize to her?

[eternalloyalty]

I did.

[gamenojikanda]

... I don't think you'll find any peasant in the city, Mahaad.

[eternalloyalty]

Is that why she slapped me?

[gamenojikanda]

... It's never exactly been considered a compliment, and it's even truer now.

[eternalloyalty]

I had never made anyone so upset by using it before.

[clockedoutearly]

...You been livin' under a rock lately?

[eternalloyalty]

No. I do not reside under any rock. Why do you ask?

[clockedoutearly]

Okay. Clearly you ain't good with metaphors. Basically, 's a social thing; th' reason you got slapped. Ain't a soul alive that'd take that f'r anythin' but an insult these days.

[eternalloyalty]

I can barely understand what you are saying, dear feline. However, I will take your words into consideration.

[killerclipboard]

Most commoners like to have a sense of self-worth.

[eternalloyalty]

So peasant makes them feel worthless?

[killerclipboard]

Yes. If anything, it reminds them of their social status.

[eternalloyalty]

Are there set social statuses in this time as well?