Originally posted by HyperionDCZ:i happened to chance upon the most authoritative source of definitions for english words
from the Oxford dictionary
— USAGE The term Mongoloid belongs to a set of terms introduced by 19th-century anthropologists attempting to categorize human races. Such terms are associated with outdated notions of racial types (linked to down's syndrome), and so are now potentially offensive and best avoided.
see what i mean. STUPID usage, by stupid people
Pardon me, but the "linked to down syndrome part" sounds like an insult? Or do I not quite understand?
PARN. you say you are smart and saying people act smart..
how come i think that YOU are the one acting smart?
refer to the definition he posted.
The term Mongoloid belongs to a set of terms introduced by 19th-century anthropologists attempting to categorize human races. Such terms are associated with outdated notions of racial types, and so are now potentially offensive and best avoided.
Originally posted by Beautiful951:Pardon me, but the "linked to down syndrome part" sounds like an insult? Or do I not quite understand?
put simply, the point im trying to make is that, the word is not used as an insult, because it has outdated links and the main definition outweighs whatever negative connotations it posesses
Originally posted by youyayu:PARN. you say you are smart and saying people act smart..
how come i think that YOU are the one acting smart?
it is only expert, excellent in bitching.
Originally posted by HyperionDCZ:
put simply, the point im trying to make is that, the word is not used as an insult, because it has outdated links and the main definition outweighs whatever negative connotations it posesses
Oh I understand now.
thank you.
But what if I say what being outdated does not change the meaning?
Originally posted by skythewood:refer to the definition he posted.
The term Mongoloid belongs to a set of terms introduced by 19th-century anthropologists attempting to categorize human races. Such terms are associated with outdated notions of racial types, and so are now potentially offensive and best avoided.
may i ask how old are you? and what job are you in?
Originally posted by youyayu:may i ask how old are you? and what job are you in?
ah, a good question. i would rather not say though.
Originally posted by youyayu:may i ask how old are you? and what job are you in?
someone simply evades replying like his beloved.
Originally posted by skythewood:ah, a good question. i would rather not say though.
why don't you say it?
i can tell u mine
19-student
Originally posted by Fantagf:
someone simply evades replying like his beloved.
Originally posted by youyayu:why don't you say it?
i can tell u mine
19-student
I like your style. :)
24, student.
troublemaker starting to bait again.
Originally posted by Fantagf:troublemaker starting to bait again.
i see, mr fanta. i respect your wish to keep your information confidential than.
u completed ur NS?
Originally posted by youyayu:u completed ur NS?
Originally posted by youyayu:PARN. you say you are smart and saying people act smart..
how come i think that YOU are the one acting smart?
Why ask me to explain about what you're thinking? Aren't you the best person to answer your own thoughts?
Don't ask me trick question please. ![]()
At least I don't think like you.
Girls alway like bad guys.I good guy no girl wants me.
Originally posted by Soosiangong:Girls alway like bad guys.I good guy no girl wants me.
Not true. Many of my friends dumped the guys because they are not nice.
TS, read below the common list that gals will look for when choosing a boyfriend/husband. You can go read books to know more.
1) Sincerity
2) Personality
3) Kindness
4) Communication
5) Responsibility
6) Sense of security
7) Financial stability
8) Must not be petty.
9) Chemistry
10) Sense of humour
11) Intelligent
12) Good looking
13) Maturity
14) Must not be stingy
15) Must not hold grudge, must be willing to forgive
16) Committed
most impt thing is personality la believe it or not.
Who would want an utter nerd guy for a bf if he doesnt talk a single thing for the whole day?
woot~
Originally posted by parn:
Why ask me to explain about what you're thinking? Aren't you the best person to answer your own thoughts?Don't ask me trick question please.
At least I don't think like you.
dont' say its a trick question.. you just have no answer to it
whats wrong with my thinking?
at least my thinking is better then yours "Christian"
Originally posted by youyayu:dont' say its a trick question.. you just have no answer to it
whats wrong with my thinking?
at least my thinking is better then yours "Christian"
she said she does not like you. Do you like her?
Originally posted by youyayu:dont' say its a trick question.. you just have no answer to it
whats wrong with my thinking?
at least my thinking is better then yours "Christian"
Nobody will have an accurate answer to what you're thinking. Only you yourself can produce the most accurate answer.
So by inviting other people to explain about your own thoughts, nobody will be able to produce an answer better than you.
If it's not a trick question, then it must be a dumb question. ![]()