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OP Quote: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.
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