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**** offensive but Brit isn't?
Before i ask, i'd just like to say i never use this word and would never do because its racist, i'm just not sure why.
I'll have to write it in here so please dont take offence because its just for my question.
I'm just wondering, If you call the British "Brits" thats fine, no ones offended and they say it all the time on tv, but if you call people from Pakistan "Paki" it's really offencive and rasist. I dont understand why shortenening Paskistani is racist but shortening other Nationalities isn't.
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Us 'Brits' tend to not use this name to describe ourselves, it's usually used by people from other countries. It's the shortened version of Briton, inhabitant of Britain. No offence taken, just explaining the derivation.
'Paki' used to just be a shortened version of Pakistani, inhabitant of Pakistan. However, during the 1960's when racism was, unfortunately, rife in this country with the previously unseen levels of immigrants, it became a derogatory term for all races from an Asian background. It would also be used for Middle Eastern races and just about any immigrants. It was from an unenlightened era of our history, and hopefully, will never be repeated.
I guess some nationalities may take offence if the slang name for them has previously been connected to racist abuse.
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It's all about their culture. Basically, to be safe, it would be in your best interest to not shorten up races. Not saying you do, but anyone in general. That way you won't have to offend anyone. That is an interesting question though. I don't think there's a correct answer to it either. Plus, everyones different. Not everyone gets offended when you shorten their nationality, but you're right, some do. It all depends on where they grew up & what their lifestyle is like. I've met many people who get offended & I also met many people who don't. I see it more as a personal preference. Some people get offended if you call them "Brits", some don't. Same with people from Pakistan, some get offended, some don't. I always say the whole name though. It's more respectful.
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