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Is it rude to ask a veteran if they killed someone?
Maybe because of that, people are desensitized and think that it is OK to ask if a veteran does in fact have PTSD. It’s not okay to ask. This is a personal question about what could be a veteran’s medical, emotional or traumatic experience. The question is inappropriate and presumptuous.
How many veterans are suffering from PTSD?
In a 2017 study involving 5,826 United States veterans, 12.9\% were diagnosed with PTSD. This is a striking high rate compared to the incidence of PTSD among the general population: Just 6.8\% of the U.S. population will experience PTSD at any point in their lives.
Can you join the military but not fight?
You have to go to basic training, and you do not necessarily have to go to war. Everyone has to go to basic training before moving to their perspective job, but there is not fighting there. And you can do many different jobs that don’t involve fighting.
Why don’t civilians talk to veterans in Starbucks?
Because of this sensitivity, civilians often either avoid interacting with veterans, or (unfortunately) make mistakes in the questions they ask and topics they discuss. As part of its growing commitment to empower military veterans, Starbucks recently published a list of suggestions on what to say.
What percentage of Americans have served in the military?
As the numbers reflect, only about 1\% of the adult population serves in the military. Fact: the majority of Americans have not served, or likely aren’t related to someone who has worn the uniform.
Do people assume a level of familiarity with former military?
In a 2016 article focused on diversity in the workplace, Army veteran Ryan Kules stated, “Far too often, people assume a level of familiarity with former military that not only breeches proper office conduct but also invades one’s ‘personal space’.” © Copyright 2021 Lida Citroën. All rights reserved.
What do civilians really want?
Civilians, I believe, want to be sensitive to the differences in culture, training and experience they understand come from spending time in a military culture, as a service member, spouse or military child.