I see "political correctness" as meaning doing something that some person/group thinks that some other person/group expects or desires, without ever bothering to ask that person/group. It is making sure that all ads for children's clothing includes male, female, "white", "black", asian origin, Hispanic and handicapped kids, even if the ad would be better if it had only one child. It includes inventing terms like "differentially abled" and "native American". Would "multicultural competency" be any better? Would it give the impression of being anything other than a new and different buzzword? I think not.

On the other hand, Jenn disagrees. She thinks the word implies a willingness to meet others halfway. For instance (her example), not serving ham on Good Friday to both your Christian and Jewish patients.