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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

'the Thrid World' - condesceding? offensive?

Would using 'the Thrid World' to describe developing countries be perceived as condescending or even offensive to some? 

I am anxious not to offend anyone.

Thanks

PBF
  

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I think it's a reasonable well-used, objective phrase, but then I live in a first-world country.

— Mister Micawber

  • I think it's a reasonable well-used, objective phrase, but then I live in a first-world country.
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I think it's a reasonable well-used, objective phrase, but then I live in a first-world country.
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some people may feel offended by those words- i don´t because i´m aware of the reality, but you should be carefull.-
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It might make you feel more comfortable to use the term developing countries.
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Has anyone noticed that you typed "Thrid World" instead of "Third World"?
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khoff"Thrid World" instead of "Third World"
Ah! Now I understand the question! I thought it was about a science fiction movie.
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