Is it considered impolite to call black people "thick-lips"?
546426
no, just stating the obvious.  It's also not impolite to report a stolen vehicle every time you see a black man in a nice car.
761747
I haven't ever used the term "nigger".  \n\nThe way I have always looked at is that anyone could fall under this stereotype, no matter the pigment of your skin.  \n\nI also haven't worried about the way anyone speaks.  I do think that there are proper ways of conducting yourself in a speaking manner so that other people see you as an educated individual.  It's not and hasn't ever been a color thing for me.  \n\nI’m just not what you would call a people person, and I worry mostly about those who are close to me.\n\nMaybe I’m oblivious to everything that everyone keeps implying or maybe, these things aren't really happening and it's just those people who like dragging them up again to stir controversy.  \n\nI don’t think I’m oblivious.  If you want my honest opinion on the statements presented.  Well, you can only beat a dead horse for so long.  Everyone in this world knows what it is that they need to do to be successful in life, now they only need to act on it, no matter who they are.
1126039
The sloppy english that is often used by blacks is of a crude, vulgar type. The black people that hate blacks that speak standard english do so because they want to associate vulgarity with the african race, so as to make vulgarity socially permissable. The truth is that vulgarity is more common among blacks, but is certainly not a defining trait, as it would be racist to say so. The black people that insult the clear-speaking blacks are thus simultaneously promoting bad black stereotypes while trying to exploit racial equality.
443638
I think blacks(African Americans) feel comfortable in using the word,because they have adapted an separate meaning from the word's original intent, but get mad when other races use it because it was used as an insult to our race for so long! But to be honest, some black people are offended when they word is used so carelessly and freely by other blacks, because it was a word to express the ultimate disgust and disrespect for a race that whites did not even consider human...we were considered 3/5 of a person!!! So actually, NONE of us should use "their" (not their meaning white people, but their meaning RACIST people) term of disrespect for us as a term of "brotherhood"...but it happens.  I don't know why its so comfortable for it to just slip out of our mouths!!! But when I think about how painful it must have been for our ancestors to be disrespected in such a way, it always makes me think more conciously about what come out of my mouth and not use the word freely as a slang term.\n\nBTW...I like your question because you were not a smart azz in asking it!!! And its something that Black people definitely should think about!!!
201843
I'm not black either but, most post i see if it's asking about a black person it starts off as the "N" word instand of the intelligent way of saying African American.That's not to say you can't ask a question about them.It's usually how it's frazed that "GETS" some people.
362996
I don't enjoy the word no matter who says it. It has been incorporated into black culture as a way of claiming(power)it from negative to positive.It has been handed down from slavery times. It is a bastardized form of the Spanish word negro which means black. It was used to demean a people thus even today if a white person uses the word it is viewed as racist.Check and see which group of people use that word as much if not more than some blacks.Let me give you a hint-White Power!!There are various groups of this type however i think that you will find not only some whites follow this line of thinking. Check other races as well. Peace!!
997926
You know, it isn't the word itself, it is what you mean when you say it.  So if you use Bushaka instead of the N word, then in essence it is just as bad as the N word if you actually mean the N word.  Remember, "negro" means "black" in Spanish, "niggardly" means "cheap" although it has nothing to do with the N word.  However, if you tell someone they have taken a niggardly approach to something, they will be insulted if they don't know what the word means. If you call some Black people "Colored" today they will want to skin you alive, but back in the 60's, many Black people preferred the term.  So, remember, it isn't the word itself, but what you mean by the word.
930744
like, i call myself a cracker all the time.  yeah, i know, it's a bad word, but so is the n word.  but see, if a black person who i ddin't know called me a cracker, i'd feel half insulted, half about to laugh.  it'd depend on how he/she said it and what they said afterwards.  if it was someone i knew tho, they could hella call me a crakka anytime and i'd totally laugh along with it.  but even if they called me that, i'd still be apprehensive to call them the n word, just b/c of how other folk might react to it.  unless he called me a cracker immediately before or after and others around could see that it's all in good fun....and i wouldn't do it around kids, don't wanna set a bad example to them.
323287
Kimmyisahotbabe says it : most people like to be polite to everyone who doesn't spit in their face, but it's only superficial.  At the nitty-gritty level we all like to be with our own kind.  The only way to break out of this is to get sexually hooked on someone of another race- most civil rights people are this way.  The people on top of the racial totem pole are the whites - and it is they who invented racism as an evil, when it's really a healthy and natural thing.  Strange, no?
1141061
I'm half-black, half-white, and I prefer to be called biracial. \nYou say Mulatto isn't offensive, but actually, it can be to some people, so it's best if it's not used.\nI also know that I've been called an Oreo before. It doesn't offend me too much, it is kind of true (and I like oreos), but I know some people find it offensive, so only use it if you know the person wouldn't mind.\nAlso, I do not look black, contrary to what people are saying. We are not black, we are not white. We do not look black, either, to an observant person. Please, just say biracial, and you should satisfy everyone.
918162
It depends...I've been down this road with the "dears" and the "huns".  The only time I let that slide (sometimes) is if it's an older person...like 70s+ as they (most of the time) mean no disrespect and are just doing that out of habit for anyone young enough to be their children or grandchildren.  HOWEVER anyone else I will always let them know as politely as I can to please don't refer to me as "dear" or "honey", etc.  I ask them to please use my name when speaking with me.  I've gotten a few eyes rollin' or a quick look, but never had a bad comment or repercussion because of it.  It's just disrespectful I think to call anyone that - especially in a working situation.
950581
yes it is hypocrisy. you are right.some say that we took the word from whites to take the control of our identity as black americans.i use the word.i use those other words too.this is the real killer, in private there are still white folks that call blacks, the n-word.and there are black folks that call white people, whatever it is we say in private.i think that he is lucky that the black folks in the audience did kick his azz.i'm not saying any of those words are right all i know is we have to live with people and sometimes people say the craziest things.i would not stand up in a room full of white people and say derogatory things, because i would not want the shoe to be on the other foot. and im with you his career is totally over.
359596
Either is just fine with me! Black seems more comfortable...it seems like a lot of times when people say African American they are trying really hard to be respectful, which is appreciated, but its not necessary, especially if it makes them feel uncomfortable in referring to me.  As long as you don't call me the n word, we're cool!
560538
No. It's a neutral term.\n\nHowever, your tone of voice when you say the word could imply that you hold that career in contempt.
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?
270631
politeness can be a form of pretentiousness... like most politically correct thnigs, you're taking into account the feelings of the other person.  it's okay in my book to be polite.  \n\nin your details though, it looks like you're leaning towards asking about those 'little white lies' we tell to spare someone's feelings.  i know when to mince my words, and i have no problem doing this as needed.  it's a valuable social skill (sometimes a survival technique) to have and to be able to use, as long as it doesn't become a habit.\n\nreconciliation::: if what i truly feel will be hurtful to the other person, i tend to err on the side of caution, especially with people who i don't know very well.  i'll bite my lip and pretend to be polite, all the while knowing that no real harm is being done.
949243
I NEVER use the word, I consider it utterly hateful.  I can't understand why some blacks think it's OK to apply it to one another.