Invited to Asian home for playdate-do I need to bring something?

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family not fsmile

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Chinese Asian here. I found this post so amusing. But...Yes, please wear clean socks!

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I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

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Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

This. Also, make sure you yell loudly when you speak, in case they don't understand you.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

This. Also, make sure you yell loudly when you speak, in case they don't understand you.

Yes, don't make the mistake my DH did and say "celestial." I was mortified! All the progressives are using the term "oriental" now.

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Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

And for the people who do not recognize your sarcasm, let me say that "oriental" is most definitely NOT the term to use. There are a lot of negative connotations associated with that term from a historical perspective and while many are neutral about it, many Asians and Asian Americans will be offended by it.

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Shower if you have smelly feet

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chinese asians are crunchy

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

And for the people who do not recognize your sarcasm, let me say that "oriental" is most definitely NOT the term to use. There are a lot of negative connotations associated with that term from a historical perspective and while many are neutral about it, many Asians and Asian Americans will be offended by it.

Thanks Mom. What would we do without you?!?!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

And for the people who do not recognize your sarcasm, let me say that "oriental" is most definitely NOT the term to use. There are a lot of negative connotations associated with that term from a historical perspective and while many are neutral about it, many Asians and Asian Americans will be offended by it.

I think that the people who do not recognize the PP's sarcasm are probably out buying Triscuits and J. Crew gift cards.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I believe the politically correct term is "oriental".

And for the people who do not recognize your sarcasm, let me say that "oriental" is most definitely NOT the term to use. There are a lot of negative connotations associated with that term from a historical perspective and while many are neutral about it, many Asians and Asian Americans will be offended by it.

I will be sure to notify my MIL.

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Anonymous wrote:I doubt they are expecting you to bring anything. However, wear nice clean socks, in case they are a "no shoes in house" family. A lot of my Asian friends don't allow shoes to be worn in the house. Honestly, I love the idea, but my DH would never let me implement it in our house.

Seriously? Why do you have to do it based on DH's word? Dont any of you ladies have a back bone? We have a no shoe policy in my home. I am not asian, all my daycare parents have no problem with it and my DH is on board whether he liked it or not.

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If your DH likes to wear shoes indoors, can he get a pair of clean, indoor shoes to wear? I know some people really dislike going barefoot.

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Anonymous wrote:I would bring your passport, and some luggage. I can't be bothered to travel more than 10 minutes away for a playdate, impressive that you're going to Asia for one.

SMDH.

LOL. And I don't even know what SMDH means.

Hahahaha to both PPs. You made my day!

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Anonymous wrote:What does being Asian have to do with anything?

I specifically mentioned this because I had the recent food at parties thread in mind. An Asian poster had said something about food being important and being scandalized at not being provided food. For the record, the neighbors are not Asian-American. They are Asian from abroad.

That poster was saying the host should provide food, nothing about the guest. Anyway, treat them like you'd treat an American family. No different.

Asians notice basic manners. And these mean that they will notice if you will remove shoes (hygiene), wash hands before touching food, and if you bring a small token gift when you come the first time for a playdate. A playdate is an informal gathering. Nothing big needs to be brought, just cookies or fruits etc, that people can snack upon. It just shows that you are participating and want to share. Not rocket science - sheesh!

Also - Americans - please blow nose in the powder room and not in front of people. Wash your hands after blowing your nose. Wash your hands after using the rest rooms. Make sure that you and your kid poops in your own house before you come to our house. That's all.

And what if they have to poop again? Do you show them the way to the backyard? Ridiculous.