I'm not sure that makes it okay.

Br. Ben: (addressing small child) What happened to your hair?

Guy: He was scalped....

My internal monologue: Please don't finish that thought. Please don't finish that thought. You must stop there.

Guy: ...probably by....

My internal monologue: He's going to say it. Please don't say it. Please realize it's inappropriate. I'm certain you mean no harm by the words but know you shouldn't say it. There are absolutely no words you can say to redeem what you've started.

Guy: ...some redskins.

Me:

Guy: (sees my expression)... I mean Native Americans.

Me: