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Originally Posted by dyna mo
The New Oxford American Dictionary says on this topic:
USAGE: The term Oriental, denoting a person from the Far East, is regarded as offensive by many Asians, esp. Asian Americans. It has many associations with European imperialism in Asia. Therefore, it has an out-of-date feel and tends to be associated with a rather offensive stereotype of the people and their customs as inscrutable and exotic. Asian and more specific terms such as East Asian, Chinese, and Japanese are preferred.
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this is because of typical stereotyping by off people
I for one do not stereotype, I also do not speak foul mouthed of people with out reason. I think burka should be worn in Britain if an Islamic women wishes to wear this.
There fore, I do not see why I should change the way I speak, all because of the offensive behavior of anyone else.
An oriental woman, an East Asian women, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, I speak with respect & honor. Usual, in a stereotype, I think great food, pretty looks, lovely personalities & genuine people
