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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Also, there are no bad connotations or bad sterortypes associated with Jewish people and Gifelte fish or Italians and Pepperoni.
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Maybe there is, maybe there isn't. I have friends that are Italian-American, Latino and Jewish. Sometimes I'll make comments like "Hey Felicita, I
would come to your house for dinner...but I'm just not in the mood for goya beans and rice" or "Chris what do you have in that lunch bag? A pepperoni sandwhich?"
To which I hear "We eat other things you know." and "Why does everyone assume all Italians eat pasta and sauce for dinner?"
****Disclaimer: The stereotypical comments made are all in good fun. This is how we joke with each other from time to time. Emails from various ethnic groups suggesting that I recieve sensitivity training are not needed.***
My point is: although these specific people are friends of mine, to others this mayactually be offensive. Keep in mind, I am playing devil's advocate. I do understand your view, but for some reason I don't find us being associated with fried chicken that offensive. Now hogmaws and chitlins would have probably gotten me a
bit peeved...although not much because I can't really get myself that upset with ignorant people.