PreciousJones outside my race of another race. I have not met the expression you used in your title, but it seems to me to be insensitive, if not potentially very offensive.
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PreciousJonesoutside my raceof another race.
fivejedjon PreciousJonesoutside my raceof another race.I have not met the expression you used in your title, but it seems to me to be insensitive, if not potentially very offensive.Why do you feel offended? And how am I being insensitive?
Mister Micawber'Caramel' and 'chocolate' to many English native speakers are offensive references to racial characteristics that are both stereotyped and inconsiderate, PJ. Anything that smacks of racial bigotry, intentional or unintended, is potentially offensive to others, and this instance is a perfect example of the social dangers when learners try to use the slang of
PreciousJonesI'm barely a "learner" of English, as I've been learning it and using it my whole life
PreciousJonesWhy would I post anything here or anywhere to insult or belittle my own ppl?I didn't say that you did it intentionally, but the fact is that you have done it. As you know, you have had previous trouble here und