HUNTINGMcGREGOR Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) The point is not racism per se, or arguing what is okay and what is not, but per the thread title un PC, which is a jobby term in itself. It can embarress people who may be unaware when pointed out. I once did a Power Point for staff on Disability, and had to keep struggling not to say "for normal people" as opposed to "non disabled people". I still find it awkward that Retard is widely still used professionally in the US. In Oz, I am astounded that WOG is not offensive - means something differant here and is seen as a term of endearment. I still can't use it. My jaw dropped one day when hearing the news about the FUZZY WUZZIES - you can google it. It is cultural, and I suspect the UK may be one of the leaders in diplomatic diversity awareness but I sometimes wonder why its such a big issue/debate for people to resist a change citing "the due to political correctness brigrade going mad". I'd rather not use any term if there is a chance IT MAY cause offence. YA bunch of tight, Sweaty Sock, Lady in a frock, Porridge Wogs Edited August 19, 2015 by HUNTINGMcGREGOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 It is cultural, and I suspect the UK may be one of the leaders in diplomatic diversity awareness but I sometimes wonder why its such a big issue/debate for people to resist a change citing "the due to political correctness brigrade going mad". I love it when people quote 'PC gone mad' when it is clearly not a PC issue, for example having to wear safety equipment to deal with an asbestos roof (something my father in law has also done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 south africa nickname for black sweets used to be N Balls http://www.capetowndailyphoto.com/blog/2011/12/nigger-balls-really-what-were-we-thinking/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Stopped using the word Paki for Pakistani run corner shops years ago. Yet still go for a Chinky. Weird. Is one more acceptable than the other? Why was a curry house never called a Paki, but is called an Indian? We go for Indians but not Pakis. I'm also partial to a Nepalese. Bizarrely most of the curry houses I go to are ran by guys who are not of Indian origin but are Bangladeshi or Pakistani origin. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Out of interest, what do you base that estimate on? Based on the fact that I've known most of them for 17 years, and get on quite well with the majority of my customers. Been to weddings, fundraisers and community nonsense. I'd say 70% Pakistani 10% Indian 15% British 5% Other, including a Sri Lankan, a Nepalese, an Italian and a French. Phart, Indians and Pakistanis look different, can't just generalise like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) oops Edited August 19, 2015 by kumnio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Phart, Indians and Pakistanis look different, can't just generalise like that. I wasn't being serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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