Everyday of our lives we are presented with choices: what we will eat, where we work, what clothes we will wear, what we will make for dinner. Although it may not seem like it, whether or not we get offended is a choice as well. Offense defined is an annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles. The key word here is "perceived". My perceptions are everything. I can perceive what I want to perceive, I can