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hiromichi
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 Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:51 am Post subject: The word "foreign" |
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Does "foreign" have a negative tone? Some Japanese professor in English says that " a foreign student" is not recommended. He suggesets using one of the following:an international student, an overseas student, a student from another country.
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Mister Micawber
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| Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:24 am Post subject: |
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No, there is nothing pejorative about foreign, unless said in a negative tone of voice. Gaijins do not mind the word gaijin, either.
The alternative phrases you suggest are fine also-- and they too could be pejorative if said in a nasty tone also.
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kova
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| Actualy, I would agree that using "international student" etc would be better. A lot of people wouldn't like to be termed as foreigners. It's not just the tone people use when they say it, I am not even sure why it sounds so negative myself but I know that my friends and I don't like it as we prefer other expressions. It just sounds a bit offensive. Have no idea why. |
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hiromichi
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Mister Micawber and kova, Conflicting comments. What shall I do?
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Mister Micawber
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Since Kova is offended by the term, I suggest that you avoid it. Some people are more sensitive than others.
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hiromichi
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Mister Micawber, Thank you for your advice.
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