It seems OK to use the N-word in a black-on-black context, but if a white person like me uses it, they're in Deep Trouble.
Ayup. There are some words and expressions that are socially acceptable in some contexts but not others, and sometimes that context has to do with who uses them. This is especially true when it comes to derogatory terms. In general the rule would be something like "Do not use derogatory terms unless you wish to offend or unless you know you hearer won't mind."
Which brings me to a puzzlement. Why do you refer to her as "the Shiksa"--a derogatory term for a non-Jewish woman? Not that I have any issue with calling that very offensive creature derogatory names. But I don't get why you want to insult her for not being Jewish.
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Date: 2010-08-20 01:50 pm (UTC)Ayup. There are some words and expressions that are socially acceptable in some contexts but not others, and sometimes that context has to do with who uses them. This is especially true when it comes to derogatory terms. In general the rule would be something like "Do not use derogatory terms unless you wish to offend or unless you know you hearer won't mind."
Which brings me to a puzzlement. Why do you refer to her as "the Shiksa"--a derogatory term for a non-Jewish woman? Not that I have any issue with calling that very offensive creature derogatory names. But I don't get why you want to insult her for not being Jewish.