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George said...

> What is the problem with the term Oriental? Many markets even
> incorporate that into their name such as the "1st Oriental Supermarket"
> written in large red letters on their large canopy on the store on 6th
> and Washington in Philly.



George,

I was taught that it was a derogatory reference back in my teens. I never
used the term again.

Best,

Andy
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