"People get offended so easily these days."

This sentiment comes up frequently when discussing D&I, and I want to make an appeal to anyone reading this: Can we please stop focusing on offence in conversations about D&I? Why? Because although it's a fascinating subject, it serves as a smokescreen. I believe that D&I has nothing to do with taking offence. Here's why….

“But what if I say the wrong thing?”

My advice: stop worrying about that. You probably will at some point, and that's OK.

The phrase "I don't care (about your identity)" is often touted as a marker of open-mindedness. However, this well-intentioned sentiment can inadvertently perpetuate the very issues it aims to combat.