Genuine question, when did it become unacceptable to use the term Coloured? When I was a kid it was the accepted and indeed at the time correct term to use to not offend, or so I thought. It’s getting hard to say the right thing and not offend anyone anymore. I don’t wish to.
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Indeed, I remember being told not to say black and to say coloured instead. Come to think of it, I use both now.
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Exactly it was frowned upon to say black. Even my teachers used coloured. I want to use the acceptable term & I don’t want to offend anyone but it would be nice if these things were made public as to when and why terms are changing for those of us that don’t know/understand why?
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The thing that mortifies me the most is thinking I’ve been using the right term, but actually have offended someone unintentionally. No one has said anything to me and I have many friends of colour.
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I work in an industry with many different nationalities and have used both terms. Not once has anybody taken offence or even commented on either word.
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Neither of you are an mp who has resigned over the deportation of “coloured” people. She maybe should know better
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Fair point.
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All this faux offence is a diversion tactic. Keep them talking about some irrelevance and they won’t be talking about what absolutely useless politicians they have. About
#Brexit About a 17 year old girl being slaughtered in a park! About anything important.#PurpleRibbonDay
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And Diane had the opportunity to gain some respect by saying ‘innocent mistake, no offence taken’. But there was no chance of that
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Nobody on twitter today actually IS explaining why "coloured" is offensive but "person of colour" isn't. People have asked, and the replies seem to be 'you should know'
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Don’t worry - it will be deemed offensive a week after you’ve got used to saying it. It’s to trip us up and find racism where none exists.
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Exactly. If you don't know the rules, you're racist. "Please tell me the rules" "Racist!"
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Not me, Paul. I've been called all those things yet I'm none! I know it & that's all that matters to me. Folk can judge for themselves. But I'll never stay silent not when I can see injustice taking place? Those who do, need to take a long look in a mirror?
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Bless you, Paul. It's always comforting to know we're not alone

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