Re: The term "coolie"

cnorman@best.com writes:
>Oh!!  After reading all the messages in this thread before yours I just
>assumed the reference was to the shape of an Asian person's eyes.  I had
>no
>idea you meant a hat.  And I still wouldn't have known which hat you meant
>until you described it further.  This really is not a universal
>descriptor.
>
>May I suggest the term "flying saucer shaped" ??  I believe that one is
>more wildly known around the world though I may be wrong.  And it won't
>become offensive until we make off-world contact :-).

How about cone shaped? its as accurate and its one syllable =). 

>
>
>I welcome succinct discussion on these issues.  When language changes we
>have to change with it.  I would not wish to perpetuate a derogatory term
>even in ignorance.  I am grateful for the warnings.  It is only because of
>Medit Plants that I know that Kaffir (as in Lime or Lily) or Digger (as in
>Pine) are offensive.  

As do I. I wouldnt want to use a word that is racist or derogatory.
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