How Do You React to the Word “Sensitive?”

I had this interesting experience with someone recently that got me thinking about how people react to the word “sensitive.” I went to this event recently where there were a bunch of other writers. I got a chance to talk to several of them. At one point, I talked to one person who spoke to me about how they used to have an aspect of sensitivity. It was mentioned briefly. Then, we went on to talk about other things.

Later on, I got a chance to talk to a bigger group about my book and what i...