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In reply to the discussion: Are we still using the term "Oriental"? [View all]elleng
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Some, but a lot of the Asian stores around here literally say "Oriental Store" on their sign that they put up
EX500rider
Mar 2024
#36
In Spanish Oriente is a geographical term used on maps for East and Occidente for West.
GreenWave
Mar 2024
#4
Have you heard the expression "The exception that proves the rule"? And further
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2024
#31
As others have said in this thread, it's only outdated when used toward people
Polybius
Mar 2024
#46
It is still somewhat acceptable for cuisine and geographic references, but never for people
Maeve
Mar 2024
#9
True enough. My carpets brought back from my work overseas were Egyptian, Iranian, and Indian BUT...
hlthe2b
Mar 2024
#22
It shouldn't be used to refer to people. I still hear it with reference to rugs, though.
Ocelot II
Mar 2024
#28