I know it was an honest mistake but I've seen it on here before where someone referred to his Vietnamese gf as 'Oriental'. K, so just FYI, the term is ASIAN! If you are saying "Oriental" you should be referring to a person that is actually a citizen of the ORIENT OF CHINA! Anyone else, the PC term is ASIAN or their actual nationality, ie: Vietnamese, Japanese, Koren, etc. I'm not attacking anyone, just savin ya from getting chewed out if you use the term incorrectly and offend someone. K? You don't have to "answer" this, it's not a question, but you're welcome to reply if need be. Meanies need not apply!
2007-06-23 15:57:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Carlos Mencia did a whole riff on this very subject back during his first Comedy Central appearance...
He's right on too!
You can watch it for free and see what 'you' think, eh?!
2007-06-23 16:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe I have ever used the terminology incorrectly, but it was by accident. As a writer, I certainly appreciate the information.
For what it's worth, I am embarassed to be a white person tonight.
2007-06-23 23:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's improper to say “Look over there at the unusual outfit that oriental girl is wearing.”
You should say “Check out that crazy Asian b!t
That's much better.
2007-06-24 01:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dominus 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok but more Asian people need to comment on this issue
2007-06-23 23:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by BRE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're right!
2007-06-23 23:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by M. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋