Asian or Oriental?

[GMDino]

(03-19-2017, 11:00 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: No, not really.  In fact, I don't even refer to people from SE Asia as Orientals.  I just thought this was a good topic that we could all have a little fun with. 

(03-18-2017, 07:54 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: No, it's not.  I asked a serious question.  All I have received are canned answers.  It's not my fault if people want to deviate and have a little fun with the thread.

(03-18-2017, 08:24 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: You claim to give a serious answer, but I felt none of your heart in it.  I don't want google canned responses.  Tell me why you think it's wrong to refer to people from the Orient as Oriental.  Keep in mind, I'm an old dude and remember when folks from East Asia were just fine with the term Oriental.