[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

That's ok as usual there are those willing to be offended on their behalf...

Personally when asked I would say 'we're having Chinese', it's not difficult and avoids the possibility of offence doesn't it?

The strange notion that it detracts from our language taking words out is worrying if only if you take the time to consider why they became 'words' in the first instance.

I find it quite hard to accept that you're so careful not to hurt people's feeling when ordering a takeaway, but you are capable of being quite rude and cutting on here. It's a fine balance to strike.

I don't speak for the whole Jewish community as you intimate in your last post. But then, you don't speak for the whole of the Chinese community.