FabSwingers.com forum: Asian or Indian?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Asia is a big ass continent, I don't I've ever referred to myself as European to be honest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!"

Well, Asian encompasses Indian. Although you could just as well be Vietnamese for all we know. So call yourself British Indian if that's how you identify.

I personally I go with just saying I'm black. My nationality is irrelevant as I don't think there's a lot of people that are attracted to someone due to their nationality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

Well, Asian encompasses Indian. Although you could just as well be Vietnamese for all we know. So call yourself British Indian if that's how you identify.

I personally I go with just saying I'm black. My nationality is irrelevant as I don't think there's a lot of people that are attracted to someone due to their nationality. "

Chinese are Asians too

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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Chinese are Asians too

The East Midlands is only slightly smaller than Asia according to fab

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots.

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

I think people will use Asian if they are unsure which Asian country somebody was from (forgetting that they were born and bred in Britain).

I suspect you might be a little offended if somebody reffered to you as a Pakistani, British one or not?

Same would apply to using the term Eastern European.

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

Im a little confused by your status OP..... Indian NOT ASIAN...

Would thatmean Im Bitish NOT EUROPEAN?

Obviously I am both. Britain is in Europe. India is in Asia. Well they were last I checked.

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By *andom2chatMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy Far, Far Away & Spain

Thanks for posting, OP.

This is one I’m interested in as I never know what people prefer to be called. With so many “labels” & so many kicking off about being PC, I genuinely get confused as to what is & isn’t acceptable.

As a gay man I’m even confused as to the amount of LGBT labels there are now - how the heck are we supposed to keep up when they keep changing?

I suppose it’s down to each individual what their preferred “label” is, but sometimes I feel awkward asking, then the opportunity slips away & it’s too late.

I don’t refer to myself as a British Scot, or refer to my British Indian friends as anything other than Scottish. So it’s really confusing.

Good topic & one I’ll follow with interest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is a popcorn thread

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"I think people will use Asian if they are unsure which Asian country somebody was from (forgetting that they were born and bred in Britain).

I suspect you might be a little offended if somebody reffered to you as a Pakistani, British one or not?

Same would apply to using the term Eastern European."

If you describe yourself as African, are you from Egypt or Nigeria?

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By *ex mad ladMan
over a year ago

Sussex

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!"

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

"I think people will use Asian if they are unsure which Asian country somebody was from (forgetting that they were born and bred in Britain).

I suspect you might be a little offended if somebody reffered to you as a Pakistani, British one or not?

Same would apply to using the term Eastern European.

If you describe yourself as African, are you from Egypt or Nigeria? "

Indeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently "

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

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By *ex mad ladMan
over a year ago

Sussex

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!"

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities "

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Its all about putting the right ethnicity across.. Asia is huge which includes Chinese too but they look completely different than Indians!! same way..Indian would hate to call them Pakistanis (perhaps they love each other) and I am sure vice-versa!!

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

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By *ex mad ladMan
over a year ago

Sussex

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?"

I can't I'll get called a racist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its all about putting the right ethnicity across.. Asia is huge which includes Chinese too but they look completely different than Indians!! same way..Indian would hate to call them Pakistanis (perhaps they love each other) and I am sure vice-versa!!

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION "

Do whatever you want mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

I can't I'll get called a racist "

so you just made it up to stir up some sort of reaction then? becasue there are no racist comments whatsoever on this thread..unless you can point one out to me as i asked..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently "

I Strongly agree, don't you think these subjects should be included in school syllabus so people can be educated!! and rather than listening or understanding someone's view..they just don't take that card out and throw on someone's face

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By *ex mad ladMan
over a year ago

Sussex

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

I can't I'll get called a racist

so you just made it up to stir up some sort of reaction then? becasue there are no racist comments whatsoever on this thread..unless you can point one out to me as i asked.."

I didn't make anything up....you have seeing the state of the UK now haven t you?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots. "

sorry but photo still won't justify answer! think carefully again

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION "

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION "

Unless you put that you are Indian in your profile, even with a photograph, unless you are Chinese, people are unlikely to know you are from India. So in that case, until you confirm you are Indian, you will be Asian, which is still correct.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

I can't I'll get called a racist

so you just made it up to stir up some sort of reaction then? becasue there are no racist comments whatsoever on this thread..unless you can point one out to me as i asked..

I didn't make anything up....you have seeing the state of the UK now haven t you?"

so, just shit stirring then...ok.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords "

Not yet, it's raining...

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots.

sorry but photo still won't justify answer! think carefully again"

Ok....hang on......erm.....yes! Got it!

I DON’T CARE WHAT SKIN COLOUR A PERSON HAS OR WHERE THEY ARE FROM.

I wasn’t suggesting a photo to ‘justify’ an answer merely to imply that if you had a photo on show, people who care about such things could see what colour your skin is, if you think that would be helpful to them and you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Not yet, it's raining...

Oh shit! Is the pitch wet?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!"

Seriously! What is your problem mate? What’s bothering you?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Not yet, it's raining...

Oh shit! Is the pitch wet? "

Think they've got covers on, never mind won't affect the football later

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords "

Are you in a time warp??? We got hammered there in the first Test matey

Try Headingley

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Not yet, it's raining...

Oh shit! Is the pitch wet?

Think they've got covers on, never mind won't affect the football later

I’m not watching football anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Are you in a time warp??? We got hammered there in the first Test matey

Try Headingley

I know.. I was there the first day

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots.

sorry but photo still won't justify answer! think carefully again

Ok....hang on......erm.....yes! Got it!

I DON’T CARE WHAT SKIN COLOUR A PERSON HAS OR WHERE THEY ARE FROM.

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stevo the bravo!! My point is how can a picture justify the one is from India? or Pakistan? or Bangladesh? or Sri-lanka? or Maldives? and or many more!!

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

"You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots.

sorry but photo still won't justify answer! think carefully again

Ok....hang on......erm.....yes! Got it!

I DON’T CARE WHAT SKIN COLOUR A PERSON HAS OR WHERE THEY ARE FROM.

At risk of saying something incidental again....

I have noticed many if not most Asian men have used black and white or poorly lit pictures so that the colour of their skin is not clear.

Is this to get around those hateful shouty "no Asians" profiles do you think?

OP... Do you hope that by saying you are Indian you somehow will get around that "no Asians" line that crops up too often?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Not yet, it's raining...

Oh shit! Is the pitch wet?

Think they've got covers on, never mind won't affect the football later

I’m not watching football anyway

We have someone in our extended family hopefully playing today

but I like football anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some men have said Indian when telling me about themselves. Some said Asian.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You could show a photo of yourself to save you writing lots.

sorry but photo still won't justify answer! think carefully again

Ok....hang on......erm.....yes! Got it!

I DON’T CARE WHAT SKIN COLOUR A PERSON HAS OR WHERE THEY ARE FROM.

At risk of saying something incidental again....

I have noticed many if not most Asian men have used black and white or poorly lit pictures so that the colour of their skin is not clear.

Is this to get around those hateful shouty "no Asians" profiles do you think?

OP... Do you hope that by saying you are Indian you somehow will get around that "no Asians" line that crops up too often?

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I personally take "no Asians" as "no Indians too"

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By *ex mad ladMan
over a year ago

Sussex

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

I can't I'll get called a racist

so you just made it up to stir up some sort of reaction then? becasue there are no racist comments whatsoever on this thread..unless you can point one out to me as i asked..

I didn't make anything up....you have seeing the state of the UK now haven t you?

so, just shit stirring then...ok."

No you are

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some men have said Indian when telling me about themselves. Some said Asian. "
are them Asians were Indians? haha

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION

You should watch India v Pakistan Test Cricket

Haha.. currently it’s England vs Pakistan at Lords

Not yet, it's raining...

Oh shit! Is the pitch wet? "

Covers still on, chucking it down

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

A colour photo with ‘British Indian’ would make things easier all round. After all, some people won’t answer a message or look at a profile without a photo as an avatar.

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A colour photo with ‘British Indian’ would make things easier all round. After all, some people won’t answer a message or look at a profile without a photo as an avatar. "
I agree!! that answer my main question? perhaps!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some men have said Indian when telling me about themselves. Some said Asian. are them Asians were Indians? haha"

Pardon?

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!

A white person can't even comment without being a racist apparently

really? could you point out the racist comments so far please becasue theyve eluded me!

No I'm saying white people aren't allowed to voice there opinions on race without being accused of being racist by other ethnicities

yes, and im asking you to point out where that has happened on this thread?

I can't I'll get called a racist

so you just made it up to stir up some sort of reaction then? becasue there are no racist comments whatsoever on this thread..unless you can point one out to me as i asked..

I didn't make anything up....you have seeing the state of the UK now haven t you?

so, just shit stirring then...ok.

No you are"

Id agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one "

Indian, Pakistani same ting

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one "
Its not safe!! because its still not fair!! haha

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By *oloandsaabWoman
over a year ago

Essex

So is this different to the Indian or Asian thread you started

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one

Indian, Pakistani same ting

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u really think? haha

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one Its not safe!! because its still not fair!! haha"

But me and a Dutch bird are still both European. It’s a literal fact.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Describe yourself however you feel is appropriate for you. Other people’s opinions on how you label yourself are irrelevant, the only opinion that counts is yours

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one Its not safe!! because its still not fair!! haha"

That’s why people who think people are influenced by skin colour / cultural background / location etc whatever could be more specific.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one

Indian, Pakistani same ting

u really think? haha"

Yes, unless you can enlighten us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So again, I think personally Indian is better than using Asian!!

#ITSMYOPINION "
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Like I said, I've never felt the need to refer to myself as European so I've no why you'd have to refer to yourself as Asian

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one

Indian, Pakistani same ting

u really think? haha

Yes, unless you can enlighten us

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I request you to please look at history!! I am sure your opinion will change.. #itsnotsamething

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Many people can’t differentiate between an Indian and Pakistani. (To be fair they were pretty much the same country even as not so long ago the late 1940s)

I think the use of ‘asian’ is a safe way of trying not to offend those that are aggrieved at being called the wrong one

Indian, Pakistani same ting

u really think? haha

Yes, unless you can enlighten us

I request you to please look at history!! I am sure your opinion will change.. #itsnotsamething"

It’s not much different either unless you are hung on that.. it seems like you are even hung or Asian/Indian lol do whatever you want mate

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

Gran Canaria

To be honest I only ever need a label if I'm having to describe someone.

The times I am required to describe someone without having an image as an aid are becoming fewer and fewer.

Maybe if I needed to describe a suspect to the police or a sexy person I had seen to my partner in bed.

I've never had to approach someone and describe their features back to them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Okay!! So good to read about this topic!! In conclusion

As a British!! from an Indian background.. I don't want to be called as an Asian!! This website should include more specific ethnic background option so that I can tick that!!

There are many reasons behind my opinion.. as many WHITE people tries to stay quite to be NOT called racist, ME TOO don't want to tell any reasons!!

Now I leave to your wisdom and surely, your fine sense of judgement!!

AGAIN THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS. AND NOT TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELING STAY HAPPY AND HORNY

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over a year ago

"Okay!! So good to read about this topic!! In conclusion

As a British!! from an Indian background.. I don't want to be called as an Asian!! This website should include more specific ethnic background option so that I can tick that!!

There are many reasons behind my opinion.. as many WHITE people tries to stay quite to be NOT called racist, ME TOO don't want to tell any reasons!!

Now I leave to your wisdom and surely, your fine sense of judgement!!

AGAIN THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS. AND NOT TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELING STAY HAPPY AND HORNY "

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

"Okay!! So good to read about this topic!! In conclusion

As a British!! from an Indian background.. I don't want to be called as an Asian!! This website should include more specific ethnic background option so that I can tick that!!

There are many reasons behind my opinion.. as many WHITE people tries to stay quite to be NOT called racist, ME TOO don't want to tell any reasons!!

Now I leave to your wisdom and surely, your fine sense of judgement!!

AGAIN THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS. AND NOT TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELING STAY HAPPY AND HORNY "

This website could not be any more specific towards ethnic background. Imagine how many option it would need. One for every country on earth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well I am Liverpool Irish

we used to be know as paddywac,s lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Okay!! So good to read about this topic!! In conclusion

As a British!! from an Indian background.. I don't want to be called as an Asian!! This website should include more specific ethnic background option so that I can tick that!!

There are many reasons behind my opinion.. as many WHITE people tries to stay quite to be NOT called racist, ME TOO don't want to tell any reasons!!

Now I leave to your wisdom and surely, your fine sense of judgement!!

AGAIN THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS. AND NOT TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELING STAY HAPPY AND HORNY

This website could not be any more specific towards ethnic background. Imagine how many option it would need. One for every country on earth

I don’t know what this guy is upset about lol

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

Asia encompasses 48 countries. I don’t understand why it was ever invented, it’s a rubbish word. Europe is diverse enough and that’s tiny in comparison.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"well I am Liverpool Irish

we used to be know as paddywac,s lol"
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Do they still do the orange day parades through Liverpool?

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

The bare bones of it is life and the world would be so much nicer and kinder if there were just one option to tick.

Human.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't get so hung up on labels just be

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

Gran Canaria

"Asia encompasses 48 countries. I don’t understand why it was ever invented, it’s a rubbish word. Europe is diverse enough and that’s tiny in comparison. "

Blame the ancient Greeks.

Its to do with history and culture. Geographical actually Europe and Asia are one land mass on pretty much one tectonic plate.

Google explanation......

The ancient Greeks first developed the idea of a continent. They saw that the Mediterranean divided Europe from Africa, the Red Sea divided African from Asia, and with their limited knowledge of geography, assumed the Black Sea divided Asia from Europe.

They were wrong, but the notion stuck, and has been reinforced by a culture divide that runs roughly along the same lines

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By *heDesiCandiTV/TS
over a year ago

harbourough

I tend to use South Asian to describe my ethnicity as it encompasses the subcontinent or Indo-Pak because of the borders created in 47. I am British born but that’s my nationality not my ethnicity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!!"
I think most Indians would be offended by the term Asian as they are Indian and most of them class themselves as English too with Indian background and are proud to be Indian and proud of where they are living.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Indian

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We do feel there is no need for this on your profile

I am from Asian/Indian ethnicity, if you have problem then please gently pass by. How can someone be so uneducated that they apply their experience to all?

I think people will definitely pass you by..not because of your race, but because of your aggression..just tell folks you are Indian British born and leave them to make their own minds up if they want to meet with you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"does it make sense to call someone as an Indian? or Asian? or it does not really matter ?

In my PERSONNEL opinion I would like to call myself as an British Indian rather than Asian!! as it clarifies more!!

THIS IS JUST A QUESTION I REQUEST NOT TO TAKE THIS TREAD TOWARDS ANY RACISM BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE LOVES THIS CARD!! I think most Indians would be offended by the term Asian as they are Indian and most of them class themselves as English too with Indian background and are proud to be Indian and proud of where they are living."
very well said!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We do feel there is no need for this on your profile

I am from Asian/Indian ethnicity, if you have problem then please gently pass by. How can someone be so uneducated that they apply their experience to all?

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By *uddlybear2015Man
over a year ago

BEDFORD

Up to you mate,not my place to put labels.

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By *icky_tvLondonTV/TS
over a year ago

london

"sex_mad_lad said:

I am a racist "

u funi

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over a year ago

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By *ubiousOatcakeMan
over a year ago

Aberdeenshire

"I didn't make anything up....you have seeing the state of the UK now haven t you?"

I don’t know which UK you’re living in. Personally, I manage to express my opinions on race on s regular basis, without being accused of racism.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am Indian/Sikh and hate being referred to as Asian...and this is not in relation to Fab but generally in life

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am Indian/Sikh and hate being referred to as Asian...and this is not in relation to Fab but generally in life "
Exactly this is what I feel too.

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By *andom2chatMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy Far, Far Away & Spain

"Exactly this is what I feel too. "

So which is your preference OP? I’m confused by your conflicting statements on here stating you don’t wish to be referred to as Asian, yet your profile states, “I am from Asian/Indian ethnicity.”

Having followed this thread with a genuine interest to inform myself, avoid unintentional upset, & educate myself as to the preferred terminology, I’m left in confusion over the conflicting statements.

Perhaps now you see why Fab keep it simple & couldn’t possibly offer a multitude of preferred ethnicities or mixed ethnicities as an option.

Meanwhile I’ll garner my own conclusions on the matter.

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

I've always found it slightly bemusing that 'Asian' (in this country at least) is generally used as a catch-all term for people from the Indian sub-continent, but rarely for people from China, despite the fact that China is a huge part of Asia.

I believe the trend of referring to this myriad cluster of nations as generic Asian harks back to Idi Amin's expulsions from Uganda, when it was referred to as "the Asian problem" but I'm not certain

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Exactly this is what I feel too.

Perhaps now you see why Fab keep it simple & couldn’t possibly offer a multitude of preferred ethnicities or mixed ethnicities as an option.

Meanwhile I’ll garner my own conclusions on the matter. "
Hi, I did put that for a reason as 99.9999999% ladies put as "no asians" and I take as "no Indians" too!! but you have a valid point and I corrected it on my profile. so Thank you..

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By *heDesiCandiTV/TS
over a year ago

harbourough

"I've always found it slightly bemusing that 'Asian' (in this country at least) is generally used as a catch-all term for people from the Indian sub-continent, but rarely for people from China, despite the fact that China is a huge part of Asia.

I believe the trend of referring to this myriad cluster of nations as generic Asian harks back to Idi Amin's expulsions from Uganda, when it was referred to as "the Asian problem" but I'm not certain"

The profile ethnicity categories on fabs do differentiate between South Asian and Asian - in a British political sense, it’s South Asian Or British Asian.

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By *lexer007ukMan
over a year ago

Dewsbury

I don’t mind either way.

I’m a British National

I’m a Muslim in my beliefs

I’m a Pakistani in my ethnicity

I generally referred to myself as a Proud British Muslim

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don’t mind either way.

I’m a British National

I’m a Muslim in my beliefs

I’m a Pakistani in my ethnicity

I generally referred to myself as a Proud British Muslim "
question was British Asian or British Indian or British Pakistani.. so again what would you prefer??

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani?

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over a year ago

"Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani? "
is this question for me?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Up to you

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani? is this question for me?"

Yes. I’m just curious as to how Youd rather be described in a scenario where you can’t speak etc and it’s just someone giving a visual description

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Do people really get offended by such things? If I see no blacks or asians on a profile I take it literally and assume my parents being British, myself being British has no bearing on the matter. I'm black so not for them.

Do I care?!! Hell to the no because life is too short to waste time on people not remotely interested in me.

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over a year ago

"Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani? is this question for me?

Yes. I’m just curious as to how Youd rather be described in a scenario where you can’t speak etc and it’s just someone giving a visual description "
you can call me a "brown colour man" or "a coconut" or "Indian looking man" or anything which makes them understand but deffo NOT A PAKISTANI.. lol

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani? is this question for me?

Yes. I’m just curious as to how Youd rather be described in a scenario where you can’t speak etc and it’s just someone giving a visual description you can call me a "brown colour man" or "a coconut" or "Indian looking man" or anything which makes them understand but deffo NOT A PAKISTANI.. lol"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do people really get offended by such things? If I see no blacks or asians on a profile I take it literally and assume my parents being British, myself being British has no bearing on the matter. I'm black so not for them.

Do I care?!! Hell to the no because life is too short to waste time on people not remotely interested in me.

"
rightly said!! I personally don't care either..but everyone has a right to choose!! so I never get offended!!

If someone's says they are not interested in Asian or anything, that's absolutely fine for me!! As I said, everyone has a right to choose!! but what I will be interested in to know, why they are not interested in certain colour or race!! This is purely to understand the reason without any emotions attached!! This could be a different interesting topic!! so will surely post it.. haha

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Right. Pretend you’ve just been run over.

A woman is on the phone to the ambulance... she has to describe you... which is more aggravating.

Calling you Asian or calling you a Pakistani? is this question for me?

That was exactly my point further up (that you dismissed) when I said people are so scared of offending you by saying Pakistani (when you are Indian) for not knowing the difference that Asian seems to be the ‘safe card’"
correct!! I agree... I don't get offended what so ever but what I said was, IF GIVEN CHOICE, I would like to be called British Indian..

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By *lexer007ukMan
over a year ago

Dewsbury

I suppose it’s each to their own as diff people have diff preferences.

As stated above, asian is a safe option as it is quite generic in despriction where as being labelled indian/Pakistani/Bengali etc - one would need to be fairly certain to call you that.

Similar for those who are Chinese, Korean, Japanese - I wouldn’t like to guess and would say asian or oriental if I had to make that call.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I suppose it’s each to their own as diff people have diff preferences.

As stated above, asian is a safe option as it is quite generic in despriction where as being labelled indian/Pakistani/Bengali etc - one would need to be fairly certain to call you that.

Similar for those who are Chinese, Korean, Japanese - I wouldn’t like to guess and would say asian or oriental if I had to make that call. "
hi wazzy! I do understand your point!! but what IF GIVEN CHOICE..?

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