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hlthe2b

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22. True enough. My carpets brought back from my work overseas were Egyptian, Iranian, and Indian BUT...

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 02:25 PM

Mar 10

However, it is the continent they all are contained in from which the "oriental" connection derives. With the exception of Egypt (North Africa), most of the Middle East, Iran, Iraq, India lie on the Asian continent. The style is also the reason for the "oriental" nomenclature, I am pretty sure.

At any rate, I agree with the concept it is when used to describe/address people that "oriental" is considered inappropriate, rather than geography, objects, food, etc.

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Are we still using the term "Oriental"? [View all] RSherman Mar 10 OP

Asian is the more appropriate word today. Irish_Dem Mar 10 #1

If they have pasta sauces and taco ingredients TexasBushwhacker Mar 10 #2

Asians do not like "Oriental" madashelltoo Mar 10 #3

Okay, but I hope Asians realize it was meant as a compliment. raging moderate Mar 10 #6

So was Colored. Ms. Toad Mar 10 #24

I think the targets of the term get to decide whether it's offensive or not. yardwork Mar 10 #38

I don't think the complimentary intent matters if people find the term insulting Bucky Mar 10 #41

My Japanese friend Delarage Mar 10 #23

Which Asians? misanthrope Mar 10 #29

Some, but a lot of the Asian stores around here literally say "Oriental Store" on their sign that they put up EX500rider Mar 10 #36

In Spanish Oriente is a geographical term used on maps for East and Occidente for West. GreenWave Mar 10 #4

Uruguay enid602 Mar 10 #25

What about the restaurant on Staten Island called Oriental Plaza? Polybius Mar 10 #5

Have you heard the expression "The exception that proves the rule"? And further Bernardo de La Paz Mar 10 #31

As others have said in this thread, it's only outdated when used toward people Polybius Mar 10 #46

Sounds like someone's making some Egg Fu Young intrepidity Mar 10 #7

Yum! RSherman Mar 10 #12

Oh that sounds really good intrepidity Mar 10 #42

I love it! RSherman Mar 10 #43

You are making me hungry!!!! viva la Mar 10 #13

I switched to "Asian" years ago, but don't remember why. ariadne0614 Mar 10 #8

It is still somewhat acceptable for cuisine and geographic references, but never for people Maeve Mar 10 #9

Furniture style too, I was told. marybourg Mar 10 #17

Sounds like the store misnamed the aisle by occident. Efilroft Sul Mar 10 #10

OMG good one! betsuni Mar 10 #18

Hee.......hee. The United States was founded by Occidentals! LeftInTX Mar 10 #21

LOLOLOL!!! elleng Mar 10 #34

Touche, sir! NT Happy Hoosier Mar 10 #37

From my understanding, it's not Grown2Hate Mar 10 #11

Carpets still, I guess. hlthe2b Mar 10 #14

Oriental Orthodox Churchs LeftInTX Mar 10 #19

True enough. My carpets brought back from my work overseas were Egyptian, Iranian, and Indian BUT... hlthe2b Mar 10 #22

I don't... Mike Nelson Mar 10 #15

I use the most appropriate Marthe48 Mar 10 #16

Generally outmoded Sympthsical Mar 10 #20

Genghis Khan was an extensive colonizer misanthrope Mar 10 #33

Genghis Khan NanaCat Mar 10 #44

Those he slaughtered might think differently misanthrope Mar 10 #45

it's racist. Voltaire2 Mar 10 #26

I cringe at Abblebee's. Lunabell Mar 10 #27

It shouldn't be used to refer to people. I still hear it with reference to rugs, though. Ocelot II Mar 10 #28

ORIENTAL PASTRY & GROCERY is one of my go-to stores... brooklynite Mar 10 #30

It's GLOBAL @ my grocery store. elleng Mar 10 #32

If you are referring to a theatre in Chicago, acceptable FHRRK Mar 10 #35

"International" would lead to an incredible hodge-podge around here, let me tell you... Hekate Mar 10 #39

Sounds like a great place to shop! RSherman Mar 10 #40