Asian or Oriental?

Philippine Mango

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Oriental reminds me of top ramen and dental work, asian I have nothing really associated with it 'except japanese and chinese people despite the fact that the term asian describes a lot more people than that.
 

Ronstang

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Just remember. When I was a kid the term Oriental was never considered to be disrespectful or negative in any way but merely descriptive. If I use that term I mean no malice yet I try to use Asian now.
 

NanoStuff

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The two are not interchangeable. Some orientals are asian, others are not. Why would an oriental prefer being called asian if they're not?
 

Amused

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How about an "Asian Oriental" or an "Oriental Asian?"

Kinda like a "Gay Homosexual."
 
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It's sorta like saying "Hi I'm Arty" and everyone hears "Hi I'm Marty". You eventually give up and say "Yeah I'm Marty....".
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: Amused
How about an "Asian Oriental" or an "Oriental Asian?"

Kinda like a "Gay Homosexual."

"white trash" ?

Naw. See, you lose because you couldn't keep the theme.

That would be Caucasian Cracker.

Try harder next time.
 

hzl eyed grl

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: randay
Originally posted by: Amused
How about an "Asian Oriental" or an "Oriental Asian?"

Kinda like a "Gay Homosexual."

"white trash" ?

Naw. See, you lose because you couldn't keep the theme.

That would be Caucasian Cracker.

Try harder next time.

:laugh: @ Caucasian Cracker!