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Then for a number of African Americans the strategy of the Civil Rights Movenent was beginning to appear demeaning and even irrelevant.

Managing director Roger French said: "A lady complained to us that she thought the language used by a driver was demeaning to her. "

He found it demeaning to ask his wife to support the family.

These tasks are not demeaning -- and if you refuse to do them, others may resent you for your refusal to pitch in around the office.

The operation itself was navigated easily enough, even if some of the side-effects were demeaning and the recovery slower than I had hoped.

Boccaccio's treatment of sexual relations is often graphic, often witty, but never demeaning.

I don't compare unfavorably to Chris Paul as a diss on Williams, just as I wouldn't be demeaning Carlos Boozer to say he's no Karl Malone.

He just kept glaring at Alex who was definitely aware of his demeaning eyes and looked so nervous in his seat.

Guys tend to let the confidence of a one-night stand inflate their egos, sometimes in a demeaning way.

If you know you are right and you present your comments as matters of fact, then you won't feel the need to be demeaning or belittling.

It would also be demeaning to any of us who engaged in such conduct.

Although the majority of lawyers prosecuted have been acquitted, the long, demeaning process of investigation is severe punishment.

Not only would that be demeaning, it would be advertising the fact that you've had enough and want out.

that demeaning ridicule and reclaim my dignity, I decided to run for Vice President "the USA. "

In the west, there are a number of words and expressions which show demeaning attitude and insulting towards females as well.

He found it very demeaning to have to work for his former employee.

Shortage of money can be only demoralizing. Living on credit or borrowing is demeaning and lowers one in one's own eyes.

Men would realize that this task was pointless and demeaning.

But she was so horrified by the demeaning atmosphere at one that she refused to visit any others.

You might get dumped, divorced, or fired, make a fool of yourself in public, be afflicted with a demeaning nickname.

Even worse, a job hunt is often a demeaning process. The rejection can leave you demoralized.

Although this procedure does not harm the animal if performed correctly, crocodilians generally object to such demeaning behaviour.

Some of the wedding presents I received from them were quite demeaning: pornographic magazines, silk gloves, even a ceiling mirror.

You might get dumped, pored, or fired, make a fool of yourself in public, be afflicted with a demeaning nickname.

Jargon is inappropriate, whether elevated, as in specialized technical language, or demeaning, as in a pejorative gibe.

"Bernard thought it was demeaning to have his name on a tea towel, so he used Laura's instead, " Wood said.

Second, it's just plain demeaning for any adult to hear that his efforts are sub-par.

The tendency among Washington policymakers is to lump Afghanistan and Pakistan together as Afpak, a designation Pakistanis find demeaning.

Astrologers make every effort to refrain from any behavior that may reasonably be considered offensive, harassing or demeaning to others.

divorced, or fire, make a fool of yourself in public, afflicted with a demeaning nickname.

Dwarves shun theft and subterfuge, believing them to be dishonorable and demeaning.

Refrain from demeaning self talk. Instead, remind yourself that you normally make very few mistakes.

In Beijing they are known as "the mouse tribe, " which some find demeaning.

Rickshaw supporters point out that when it comes to demeaning occupations, rickshaw wallahs are hardly unique in Kolkata.

When you're aggressive you disrespect others' communication by interrupting, demeaning , or criticizing them.

Even worse, a job hunt is often a demeaning process.

What can managers do to maintain control but do so in a way that isn't demeaning to employees?

Where Aristotle saw the value in a painful, ostensibly demeaning emotion, Schulz argues passionately for the value of error.

This remains a waste of important resources and is frankly demeaning to older people.

"It's like being psychologically whipped, " said Mendez. "If you're not doing it right, ciao. It's demeaning. You get yelled at. "

How do we respond to "street talk, " when people around us speak in profane terms or use demeaning language about other people?

She's an athlete too, we train her like a horse. . . what's so demeaning about that?

Besides, the chore of gathering data for someone else can feel demeaning, even counterproductive.

He found it demeaning to work for his former employee.

I can't think of anything more embarrassing or demeaning and that's why it is probably effective.

The red lines on my report card were demeaning, disheartening, and most discouraging.

When you are demeaned, diminished, or dismissed, assert your dignity with conviction. You can do so without demeaning the other person.

The first option has its logic: why let a repressive, demeaning system modernise itself slowly?

Anthony: It's just black people demeaning other black people, using that word over and over.

There's no evidence that belittling or demeaning children in an insulting way is good for them.

Why would a person stay in such a demeaning job.

But some of Doyle's ideas seem demeaning and questionable.

A request, crushed and broken by your self-esteem, demeaning them behind.

And we discovered that they talk about the kids in their school, who talk about gaming, in pretty demeaning ways.

Protesters say the sign is tacky, a copycat and demeaning.

Pornography is demeaning to women.

He has to perform endless, strange and often demeaning tasks for the show's demanding hosts.

It is demeaning to the profession and not just to me.

She considered housework demeaning and the care of children an added insult.

In the business circle, many people think it demeaning to be called by the first name, it is best to use Mr.

Garfield : This is demeaning.

I like Keats, but back to McGann: Keats can't possibly have thought in that demeaning way about women.

"It puts him where he can make the advances without demeaning himself" (William Dean Howells).

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