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Keeping the journalistic theme going I was very honoured to be invited along to an awards ceremony last week. I enjoyed a glass of champagne, a kettle chip or two and was looking forward to a witty speech and finding out more about the crème de la crème in the world of business journalism.  All in all the makings of a very pleasant evening.  Unfortunately a misguided (I’m being kind here) quip in the key note speech left a rather bitter taste in my mouth.  Yes I do find that a racist joke  doesn't go down too well.  Unfortunately it would seem that for others such comments are still easily ignored or forgotten about.    

But hang my head in shame - was my early departure and letter to the organisers enough?- was I being too polite.  Should I have had a more divaesque moment in front of several hundred strangers? – I think not,   but really I should have grabbed the speaker before he made his getaway (my heels were higher, I was slower) –  as unlike the hosts and the guests who laughed - I just didn’t get it.

E-mail me at diva@thesherpaway.co.uk or leave a comment about the times around the coffee machine/photocopier when you just didn't get it.