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Re: terminology (was Re: S6/Subaru)



On Sat, 6 Jan 1996, Psychos 'R Us wrote:

> the word "Jap" has meaning onto itself. I think the closest thing of 
> abbreviating "Japanese" I have ever come upon is "Jp" (I think this is 
> also the same as those oval stickers some people stick on back of their 
> vehicles). I don't think I have ever seen Japanese referred as "Jap" for 
> abbreviation's sake in non-demeaning tone.
> 

An oriental friend of mine (Who drives an NS-X) has his plate " JAP"  
...cant be too offensive! :)

Bob


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