leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My boss described someone as being African-American. When he is, in fact, just African... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My boss described someone as being African-American. When he is, in fact, just African... has he not just got it wrong, does he actually know he is NOT american? to be honest, i don't see any PC crap there...just an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 has he not just got it wrong, does he actually know he is NOT american? to be honest, i don't see any PC crap there...just an idiot. Just scared to say black! Partly because there are some black people here. He's Australian, so as you say not that bright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Just scared to say black! Partly because there are some black people here. He's Australian, so as you say not that bright... i suppose some people do feel awkward in saying "black person"...it used to be "coloured" too.. but to say african/american...when in fact he's a bloody kangaroo shagga is just proving he is plain thickas:censored:. i hope the bloke in question has complained in being called "american"..now that IS offending!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 i suppose some people do feel awkward in saying "black person"...it used to be "coloured" too.. but to say african/american...when in fact he's a bloody kangaroo shagga is just proving he is plain thickas:censored:. i hope the bloke in question has complained in being called "american"..now that IS offending!!! No, my boss is Australian. The bloke he was refferring to is... African Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 No, my boss is Australian. The bloke he was refferring to is... African confused there!!! i'd still say the "american" insult bit is valid though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downender2 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 how does one tell the difference...could be from the west indies, therefore west indian...or from Ghana and therefore African...but how do you know if someone is or isn't african/american...other than I suppose their accent... my old dear...after we pulled her up on what she use to say...now just says " that nice/unpleasant coloured bloke"...as the cap fits.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 how does one tell the difference...could be from the west indies, therefore west indian...or from Ghana and therefore African...but how do you know if someone is or isn't african/american...other than I suppose their accent... Apply the following test - does the person sound like: Chris Rock Usain Bolt An African And you will be along the right lines. Mind you, the other day I pointed out how easy it is to laugh at Midlanders and how they talk when someone from Coventry was in the office, and the bird opposite me said in all seriousness said that it just sounded like Northern to her, on investigation it turns out she couldn’t even pick a Geordie accent out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 how does one tell the difference...could be from the west indies, therefore west indian...or from Ghana and therefore African...but how do you know if someone is or isn't african/american...other than I suppose their accent... my old dear...after we pulled her up on what she use to say...now just says " that nice/unpleasant coloured bloke"...as the cap fits.. Come to think of it, I’ve got a job interview qwith two African blokes this afternoon. Hope your granny doesn’t influence me. So, what attracted you to this position? Well, I’ve always liked you nice coloured chaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Come to think of it, I’ve got a job interview qwith two African blokes this afternoon. Oh jesus, you're not going into the dodgy wheel clamping game are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Oh jesus, you're not going into the dodgy wheel clamping game are you? I actually think there may be an element of that involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 My boss described someone as being African-American. When he is, in fact, just African... Political correctness gone mad........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGAOCVwLrXo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Political correctness gone mad........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGAOCVwLrXo About sums it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have given up with any type of political correctness... politicians dont bother .. why should I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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