Chinese: the New “C-Word”

The paradox of political correctness

On Monday, my friend Scott, whilst aimlessly poking a moribund patch of weeds, spied a new neighbor tending the elegant rose garden next door.

Scott abandoned his fruitless task and headed over to welcome the newcomer.

Wang Dong (!) told Scott he had recently emigrated from China.

Another of Scott’s neighbors, Mrs. Harper, who’d previously met Mr. Dong, joined the conversation.

After ten minutes or so, Mr. Dong excused himself and went indoors.

Scott and Mrs. Harper stepped to the sidewalk and continued to chat.

Scott said he was pleased to see, at last, a token of the diversity to which our city professes to aspire. He remarked that Mr. Dong was the first Chinese person on the block.

Mrs. Harper admonished Scott for referring to Mr. Dong as “Chinese.” She officiously informed him that the designation was derogatory. She said a person from China was properly referred to as Asian, the same for a native of Japan, Korea, Vietnam…

Per (oxy)moronic PC decree, accuracy in attribution is a no-no.

Yep, ya gotta git up all a them yeller fellers and lump ’em together!

There are 48 countries in Asia today, according to the United Nations.

https://www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-in-asia/