2007-09-14 08:55:45 · 18 answers · asked by »cottoncandy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Ok...im not categorizing then into a group by their religon. I was wondering because in my world history class my teacher said it was ok but i always thought that people said it was "politcally incorrect"
2007-09-14 09:06:49 · update #1
It all depends on your tone of voice when you say it and the context in which you say it. For example, if a jewish person was looking to save money on something and you said "you're such a jew", that would be offensive because you inferred that jews are cheap. Also, many people don't like labelling and may take offense to being labelled, even if the label is correct and inoffensive otherwise.
That said, jewish people are called "jews" for short. As one of them, I can tell you that it is not generally offensive to use the word jew.
2007-09-14 09:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
sure be at liberty to declare it with confadence. i'm Jewish and individuals say Merry Christmas to me constantly. once I respond happy Hanukkah, they get this look of disgust on their face and say "i'm no longer Jewish!" I merely walk away. Christians assume all and sundry is Christian. so sure, in case you recognize that your pal is Jewish then take excitement in right wishing them a happy Hanukkah.
2016-11-15 05:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never understood why anyone would say "a jew". we don't say -a pres,a cat,a meth(methodist). you see what i'm getting at? when one is jewish, it is their religion, not where they live or what country their ancestors were born in. if one is of italian desent, people say he's a dego(no offense meant)if someone is from poland, he's considered a pole but for someone of the jewish FAITH is called a jew. makes no sense
2007-09-14 09:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I called my friend a Jew all the time but i wouldn't call someone i didn't know a Jew... So i would say yes it's disrespectful
2007-09-14 09:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by Luker 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Calling someone a Jew is OK, but it is better to call them by their first name. Just don't put anything like "boy" after it, or "damn" before it.
2007-09-14 09:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by krupsk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is what they are. if one were to get bad then they obviously have some resentment towards their heritage, because if someone is native american then you would call them that right? so what is the difference?
2007-09-14 09:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Nadine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably depends on the Jew.
2007-09-14 08:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Phil M 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Why would you be doing this? Why do you need to remark on their religion and/or heritage? Hopefully you are not making some sort of generalization.
It is always best to recognize people as individuals, with their unique talents and traits, rather than lump them into groups.
2007-09-14 08:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
well, if they are a jew, then yes. if you are treating them as a novelty because they are the only jew, no matter how respectful you phrase it, it's not ok.
2007-09-14 09:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by raven_roycroft 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't understand why you'd need to distinguish in this manner.
Do you say, that Baptist, or that Methodist?
I mean, why single out a person based on their religion? Doesn't make sense to me.
2007-09-14 09:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by tropical 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋