Jap or Nip is offensive to a Japanese person. So out or respect I won't use it. But then again who cares - I don't want to be "politicaly correct" The next black person I see i'm going to say "Wassup Nigger" That's what we need to do - is be de-sensitized. If what I say hurts your feelings in any way - well that's your problem because i'm excercising my right to speak the way I want to and I don't care who I step on in the processs. Or then again maybe I should have more respect and address another human being in a more polite manner and full title they deserve. I always address another adult with the proper Mr. Mrs. Ms. or Sir - unless I know them. It's the way I was brought up. Using racial slurs, to me, "sounds" uneducated. To me, this has nothing to do with being "politically correct". It's about being a decent, respectful human being. Being aware of other's feelings and taking care not to hurt them is part of maturity. When you respect others you will gain their respect. Treating others with dignity and respect only encourages growth in your own character. I don't think "Brit" quite makes it there in the offensive racial slur terminology list - besides, you guys probably like it!...lol J/K - I already knew you guys are weird! - maybe i'm wrong but I have never used it. I refer as British - so there is an extra syllable - big deal. \ I just looked up Jap in the online dictionary - this is what it said I then looked up Brit: using a racial slur says more about the person using it than the person or people it's directed to.