Does this sound offensive?

[Deleted]

Yes offensive.

[mrssavy42112]

That’s offensive in my book.

[mbcdefg]

I wouldn't call it "offensive," per se, but it just seems like a stupid thing to say.

[pugz]

offensive. "are you family?" is enough, usually people clarify if they aren't

[slug*bug]

Really, how hard is it to say, "Are you Mr./Mrs. So-and-so's family?" and wait for a response.

Your supervisor is...awkward.

[ddi741]

No I don't find it offensive. Not the best wording but not offensive.

[definitelyO]

definitely offensive.

[Deleted]

Eh, people used to call me 'the help' when I worked with geriatric patients. I didn't really take offense to it. I do think there are better ways to word things though.

[isabel]

He could at least call the person 'an assistant' rather than 'the help'. It just sounds bad.

[Awkward]

Yeah, that's probably not ok. What an odd way to ask whether or not they are family.

[anna7602]

A vote here for offensive.

[blahblah]

Depends. Were the caregivers Middle Eastern? Because that shit's just context, people.

[krystee]

"Are you a relative or a caregiver?" would be a better option.