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How do you appropriately use the word "ethnic?" I grew up in the US and was told I used it offensively once. (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by HexaSnoot@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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The person who told me I used it offensively didnt really explain why to me. I've avoided saying the word for years straight now. I still don't know how to say the word ethnic appropriately.

I can't help but think I might have said it with a colonial perspective

Btw, why is it perfectly fine here?

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[–] SpiderFarmer@hexbear.net 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I won't lie, that article did really love the word "ethnic". It's like they just copy-pasted or have a hatred of synonyms. But I've never been corrected on "ethnic grocery" when trying to imply a small shop is focused on specifically Polish, Vietnamese, or indian food.

To basically repeat others here, it really does just seem offensive if used in place of "non-white" or "foreign".

[–] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Based on comments, I guess since you're talking about one ethnicity's food at a time, it's fine.