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Post by cinnamoroll on Feb 27, 2006 17:27:19 GMT -5
I get this moments when I really wish I look more Euro or more Asian.
And I also get moments when I'm like YEAH I'M PROUD OF MY HERITAGE, or f*** THIS!!
I have to say though being EA can really work to our advantage sometimes... (espc. the girls who can play up their asian or euro features via makeup!) but mostly in a social context.
Is anyone here happy 100% with who+what they are? Or am I just weird!?!
[Plus I WISH TO HELL my friend would stop saying I'm exotic and oriental (UGH!)]
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Post by penguinopolipitese on Feb 27, 2006 23:25:04 GMT -5
dear cinnamoroll,
you are talking like an exotic and oriental person. I am 100% happy with who I am. You are weird. You don't have to like your heritage 100% of the time, by the way.
I have enjoyed answering your question not really.
Kindest regards,
Penguin.
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Post by bulaklak on Feb 27, 2006 23:34:58 GMT -5
lol... the word oriental still makes me think of rugs.
It is considered offensive and un PC to use that word here... is it the same in Europe?
Hey, I'm weird too!
Don't worry, be happy!
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Post by clara on Feb 28, 2006 8:50:22 GMT -5
^ Well, in the UK, “Asian” is used to describe central Asians or the Indian Subcontinent. “Orientals” are used to describe North Eastern or South Eastern Asians. Thus anyone of Chinese, Japanese, Malay etc origin are lumped into the oriental category.
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Post by halfy on Mar 1, 2006 18:26:38 GMT -5
Yes, it's not a crime to use "oriental" in the UK.
Is it offensive in US b/c they confuse walking on rugs with walking in "orientals"?
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Post by bulaklak on Mar 1, 2006 18:53:41 GMT -5
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Post by halfy on Mar 1, 2006 19:12:56 GMT -5
Well if it has connotations of the Middle East then I guess it's a good idea to ditch the oriental tag as they have nothing in common.
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Post by ╗ on Mar 1, 2006 19:39:23 GMT -5
^ Well, in the UK, “Asian” is used to describe central Asians or the Indian Subcontinent. “Orientals” are used to describe North Eastern or South Eastern Asians. Thus anyone of Chinese, Japanese, Malay etc origin are lumped into the oriental category. When that guy was killed by police in the London subway after the bombings last year, they said the guy was "Asian-looking". So I thought they meant he looked Chinese or Japanese. I have NEVER heard people refer to Indians as Asian (though I agree that they ARE Asian). |
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Post by supersonic74 on Mar 1, 2006 19:51:15 GMT -5
hehehehehe that reminds me ...in England they have a entertainment award for Indian people presented by the BBC...its called "the asian award" ;D
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Post by muzo on Mar 1, 2006 20:09:02 GMT -5
my friends started saying 'asian' for orientals now tho. guess i have an influence.  but usually i say sth like 'asians [pause] oriental asians' so ppl dont get confused. i use 'asian' for south asian too tho. depends. |
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Post by muzo on Mar 1, 2006 20:12:43 GMT -5
I get this moments when I really wish I look more Euro or more Asian. And I also get moments when I'm like YEAH I'M PROUD OF MY HERITAGE, or f**k THIS!! I have to say though being EA can really work to our advantage sometimes... (espc. the girls who can play up their asian or euro features via makeup!) but mostly in a social context. Is anyone here happy 100% with who+what they are? Or am I just weird!?! [Plus I WISH TO HELL my friend would stop saying I'm exotic and oriental (UGH!)] ok back on topic.. i am really happy about my heritage and when im happy all is fine. and i seriously dont get it why u (and sooo many others here) get offended when ppl say nice things.  exotic = not common u rather wana be common and NOT (positively) stick out?? |
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Post by Nikki on Mar 2, 2006 13:47:03 GMT -5
I don't mean to sound crass but I think you put a bit too much time into worrying about these issues. I'd be willing to bet that each time your friend calls you 'exotic' or 'an oriental rug' you flip out or, at least, react in some drastic manner in which she/he/it realizes that such comments strike a nerve. People tend to repeat actions that are responded to. If you stop obsessing about that issue, and start ignoring such comments, maybe you might find that you can enjoy your friendship without worrying so much about your ethnicity. Just a suggestion.
Sure it's a part of your background and heritage. But does that solely make you who you are? Nope. Not in the least. Hopefully there's more to a person than just that.
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Post by Sensei on Mar 3, 2006 3:53:46 GMT -5
[Plus I WISH TO HELL my friend would stop saying I'm exotic and oriental (UGH!)] I wouldn't worry too much about your friend calling you exotic. I know it's not a PC term, but I'm sure she's well intentioned. As for your question, I rarely am 100% happy. I think that's more because I believe I would've had a better chance of learning Chinese from my parents, had they both been Chinese--not necessarily because I want to look more Chinese or be more Chinese... |
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Post by داود on Mar 3, 2006 15:47:28 GMT -5
People often use words that may sound derogative and insulting to minorities. Mixed people, minorities, people of color can be very sensitive and vulnerable to certain things. Most people don't understand why as it is too difficult for them to see situations from other people's perspectives.
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