I think Chinaman is a derogative term that can be considered racist. I do think that’s fair enough.
Oriental was ginned up as a racist term a few decades ago by the PC brigade, but it isn’t racist or derogatory and shouldn’t be seen as such.
Oriental is to my mind a practical descriptive term that is more specific to a subset of Asians in contrast to the very broad Asian alone.
“Oriental is to my mind a practical descriptive term that is more specific to a subset of Asians in contrast to the very broad Asian alone.”
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I agree,but I have an Asian daughter in law who would not agree.
It makes no sense to me.
Caused mayhem in CA. The CHP had to figure out a new term for DWO. That is "Driving While Oriental." Talk to an insurance man.
Asian would include Indian and Paks.
Asia is a freakin’ big place.