white and black people only?

Question

have you ever been called the n word by a black person. I have. he basically called me this as a way of saying bye. black people why is it OK for you to use the n word but not us. white people have you been called the n word. literally was weirded out by this.

Answer 1

I doubt I'm articulate enough to explain it to you in ways you'll understand, but it was most likely an affirmation that you had garnered his respect and friendship. ( It would not be wise, however, to respond in kind.) I know that sounds crazy; it sounded crazy just writing it, but it's the truth to the best of my knowledge. (Remember, I in no way speak for all black people, nor does anyone else). As for why we feel we can say it and you should not, it's partly ownership of the experience that "appears" to grant that right. Knowing human nature it's probably BS, but that's the general feeling on the matter. There are similar examples among other groupings that illustrate this point: Vietnam veterans can abbreviate the place to "Nam", others who weren't there should not. We Marines calls ourselves "Jarheads", but we generally frown upon the public following suit ( before the movie, of course). Women can refer to themselves as "b------", men should not. There are similar references to male gays and lesbians best left alone by those outside of that group; so , though I don't profess to completely understand the "why" enough to explain it properly, it does seem to be a uniquely human tendency. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

U know, I've wondered this too. I, as a black female, don't appreciate anyone using the N word (casual or racist). Although in the black community, using the N word as a casual "hello" or "goodbye" phrase is common, I don't see why they would want to reuse a term that has been so vulgar in the past. For some reason it's ok for black people to say that word to each other, but if a white person says it as the casual slang term, it's considered offensive. I guess it's just only for black people to use amongst themselves as a casual term. Yet, I don't use it and I haven't been called the N word ever.

Answer 3

I am white and I have never been called the N word.

Black people (the blacks who use the n word) use the n word like an in word, we are the same. I don't think its that unusual for people to basically change the meaning of a word. But, that word is so polarizing it would be better for society if they would stop it.
You don't see educated people use that word though, do you?

Answer 4

Black people call me that all the time, so I call them my "honky" I go to a basically all black school, so i am used to it. The thing is, I am not a wigger, and I think people respect that, because i am myself and fine and confetable with black people, while still being myslef, I don't have to try to hard to fit in.

Frankly, even though its good to take a negitive word and make it poritive, the black people who are calling each otehr it, but set a very good sterotype for the black comunity.

Answer 5

Not all Blacks use the word "Ni**a" and a debate exists among Blacks as to whether Blacks themselves should use it. But regardless, it's never cool for Whites to say "Ni**a" or "Ni**er". Hip-hop artists need to watch how the use the word in their lyrics, because White people listen, too, and can use that as an excuse for saying the word.

Answer 6

I'm black, and yes, I have been called the N word, but I don't like it. I made me angry when it was said to me because I feel like I'm better than that word. It's not ok for blacks to use it, but a lot of them do use it when they are talking to one another, but I thinks it just dumb! For a white person to say it to another white person means that they are trying to be cool or something, but it's not cool, it's just dumb just like I said!

Answer 7

I'm white and no one has ever called me by the N word. Why would they? Very weird!

Answer 8

What difference does it make black is black and white is white the same as mexican is mexican. The N word is not different than being called a Honkie. Who cares!

Answer 9

I have from one of my friends who is black, it is not derogatory, for them to say it in that manner is calling you his friend. The reason it is considered wrong for white people to say it is our ancestors used it in a derogatory way.

Answer 10

I have a couple mates who call eachother the "opposite" kinda funny,teachers go insane till they realise whos saying what lol