If we have to call you African American..why do you still call us "white"? Shouldn't it be Caucasian?

Answer 1

You got that right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Actually, if some blacks want to be called 'African-American', than, as I've told others, whites should be called 'European-American'.
'Caucasian' doesn't match with 'African-American'. '*******' is actually what goes with 'Caucasian', old scientific terms, but since the term '*******' went out of style, 'Caucasian' should have as well. I don't understand why it's still being used,
Also, though these aren't accurate, I prefer being called 'black'. I still use 'white'. Both terms are equally short, go together and roll off the tongue. (Ancestral) with -American attached should only be used for research papers, articles, speeches and newspapers, not for everyday dialogue.

Answer 3

I prefer you just call me Wendy, but if you ask my ethnicity, I say black, and prefer that others say black rather than African American. I tend to call people racially whatever they prefer to be called. If you would like to be called Caucasian, then when someone refers to you as white, you should correct them, and hopefully they will be respectful enough to do so. I personally don't care much for political correctness, as long as people aren't using rude or derogatory terms.

Answer 4

Caucasian American doesn't sound right to me.
I am American and that's cool but African American is still labeling. I think if you are a US citizen you are AMERICAN no matter what color you are.

Answer 5

What kind of backwards racist question is this?

You don't "have" to call anybody African American. It's the politically correct term. It's more respectful. But when I refer to people as black or white or yellow or brown, nobody cares! It's almost a joke.

Don't get tripped up on such stupid and insignificant things. If they're your friends, coworkers, or acquaintances.. that's what they are. Not the color of their skin.

Answer 6

If I'm white, born in central or northern Africa (to remove the South African aspect), and move to the States... Am I African American?
If I'm black, and born in the States, then move to Sweden, am I then African Swedish or possibly American Swedish?

Segregation starts with labeling.
I agree with Lisa W... Human. Period

Answer 7

I'm white and I'd like to be called, rather Caucasian. Better yet, I like to be called by my name. If it's someone younger than me for respect I'd want them to call me Captain Chris.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Captain, Chris W T
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Answer 8

I don't use "African American" because not every black person is. Black Jamaicans are not African American. I don't mind being called white. As long as you're not being mean, I don't find anything wrong with it.

Answer 9

I dont call peole caucasian and I hate when people call me african american..or black...i'm a mix of french, canadian, german, native american and hispanic....and i'm not black i'm brown.....not everyone who is "white" is caucasian...there are soem pretty light puerto ricans....

Answer 10

You're right, you are a CAUCASIAN AMERICAN and when you fill out a survey, don't check off Caucasian, check off other, you are an AMERICAN....

Answer 11

I prefer Caucasian, but you may call me anything you want, except late for dinner.