Is this true? That clocks (especially clock-faces) represent death to oriental cultures (esp. Chinese people), and that they prefer not to have them displayed at home?
thanks if you know.........
2006-08-31 06:16:22 · 3 answers · asked by papyrusbtl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yes. But it is okay to have them at home (unless you are super-superstitious). But giving it as a gift is a no-no.
2006-08-31 06:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by nebulaenova 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about that clock thing, but I think the correct phrase to describe people of the far east culture is "ASIAN". Only Food or Material Items are to be described as ' oriental '. Please correct me if I am wrong folks.
2006-08-31 06:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by smurfee68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't say "oriental" when referring to a person, it's rude. "Oriental" refers to an object (like a rug), when referring to a person say "Asian." I don't mean to sound rude, I just don't want you to accidentally upset someone.
2006-08-31 06:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by corbeyelise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋