# Words I didn't realize were pejorative until later in life

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**Created:** [July 22, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-i-didnt-realize-were-pejorative-until-later-in-life/1004604 "2024-07-22T13:00:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-i-didnt-realize-were-pejorative-until-later-in-life/1004604/25 "2024-07-22T15:45:47Z")

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I checked and you are right: I was told to use Asian instead of Oriental [here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-an-interesting-random-fact-you-stumbled-across/851674/8707). So Asian is OK.

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