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When you say it in in Dutch--[ you didn't do this on purpose did you ? ? (*_=) ]

Nee,nay, we need not go below sea level to work this out,
but lets get to the bottom of this. (+_+)
This hottentot thing is offending no one. First: it is not used in the direct way :
You are an ugly hottentot.No.
Second: it is not offending any population group. The Khoisans can't know this word is still used to correct a dutch person's sloppy speach or used to denounce some one who might stammer or just does not articulate well. We're as considerate with people with a speech impediment as the rest of "civilized" mankind. (and making as many mistakes). We were taught not to make fun of anyone's whatever impediment. Third... just for the color.

Last edited by BranShea; 06/19/2008 6:29 PM.