Why is the word P A K I considered offensive? It's just short for pakistani isn't it?
91948
this sounds wierd. in urdu, the nationallanguage of pakistan, the word "pak" means pure and "stan" means land
187522
No, bad words are by default "neutral". It is its intention and usage that makes it offensive. Different cultures have different ways of perceiving various words. As such, some culture may not consider a particular word overly offensive, than as much as a form of expression - e.g. Great Scott! I suggest further reading of an article by Claudia Chapman published in Mothering magazine (see sources).
315040
Words are not offensive...the thoughts and intentions of the one USING them is the offensive thing. Words are ways to communicate and are innocent in and of themselves.
650985
Theres nothing offensive it's just a stereotype which is probably true and we hate being stereotyped, like they say white people have small penises, not our fault, prolly is true.
727963
Profanity origniated out of religious obserance of words that were either considered blasphemy or abusive to either God or his followers. Most words are considered profane because of their abusive, or offensive nature.  Talking about hell, or damnation was considered abusive because it brought to light unplesant aspects of the afterlife.   This also applies to blasphemy or taking the Lord's name in vain, it is considered offensive by religous followers because it is a direct insulting use of their creator's name. Also sexual terms and phrases are often considered vular or taken out of context to produce an offense. Ah, who cares...here goes...I'll try to be polite...\nIt is usually their connotation that makes them profane:  \n"Taking a sh*t" is considered a vular expression because of it's content.  \n"Fu*k you" is also considered vulgar because the word "F*ck" implies sex because of it's origins and it's a no no to talk about sex in our Puritian society...Let alone use sex as an offensive remark.\nA$$hole is considered a rude word because, honestly who wants to be associated with being an anus?\nC*nt is a very taboo word because of it's vulgar reference to female genitalia, and feminist movement sees vulgar references as a means to demean and demoralize. Which is probably a very accurate ideal.\nD*ckhead also is a demeaning word.\nWell okay that's all I can think of..well actually I can think of a lot more, but I'll probably already be reported for this anyways...\nHave A Nice Day...
922569
Offensive.\n\nReported.
1019535
I don't think so.  If you say "Hey you chinc" or "What's up ni**a"  then yes that's rude and offensive.  I'm white and I grew up with many different black people and I consider many of them close friends and I never have to think twice about saying "black" because calling them "African American" is too long and official, she's my irish friend, he's my cuban friend, and they're my black friends.  Why is that offensive?
763415
especially ask...what's with that word?  Why do people find that so hard to say??  It's usually a certain "culture" that has trouble with it....and no, I'm not prejudice,I'm just saying...
101980
For the same reason that the African Americans take offense to being called Niggerz. It's usage more than etymology that offends, even if that usage is purely historical.\n\nAlso, I don't think there are too many Germans who'd be too happy about being called Krauts.
878540
hey thats kinda funny about the bicycle repairman, but the Pakistanis thing sounds a little racist. i mean, thats just how i see it.
420703
Everyone makes fun of other races.Muslims also make fun of other races.Watch dave Chapelle,he makes fun of black people and he is black! I am german and people always crack up on our accent,I don't care it doesn't hurt my feelings to be honest.Don't let it get to you! We just like to laugh at everyone!
921746
Its offensive when you say it like that???\n\nWell, I guess the truth hurts then.\n\nIts fine if we say "aborting a fetus" but if we explain that, for example, partial birth abortion includes shoving scissors into the skull of a child hanging half-way out the mother and then sucking out it's brain matter....well thats just mean.
250274
Its a urdu word,a noun.its a word for male name.
865804
I speak urdu and i put in a few words and it seems fine in its translation. Don't forget context plays a role too with different forms of dialect. Also the term for wedding is "shaadi" so the spelling may have been why it didn't go through, but the site seems fine for translation.
157121
If a word or phrase is offensive to races, then the word needs to be removed from usage.  It shoud not be used to offend, describe, or compilment.  Since it is offensive, it should not be used at all, period end of story.  On the flip side, this is America and you do not have the right not to be offended.  If offended, either leave the situation if possible, or try to politely debate the usage.  The debate suggestion is at your own risk.  If the offender is using the phrase inappropriately - they are most likely narrow minded and you will be lowering yourself to their level trying to debate!
1015002
Because whites used it as hate during slavery and segregation in the 1960's and probably some still do. Did you see the movie Malcom X he said he was call Nigger so much he swear it was his name. The word was use in our generation and not looong ago. So any whites who use it would be seen as racist because it was why they used the word, to insult them. For white to use it also will mean it okay to call someone offensive names.
863408
I hate it when people call me paki because im not a pakistani im Bengali,they should really know where people are from before they call them paki,just because they're  brown doesn't mean they are all from pakistan,there are brown people all around the world.Thats why I find it offensive,if you know what i mean.