Guest DG....For your futher information, the friend I mention married an Asian many years ago in America.
They are still together and I am proud to call them both my friends.
We have discussed this topic on many occasions and with more grace than shown by many of the contributers here.
I hope this sets your mind at rest regarding my "politically correct" credentials.

Sorcha from the good ole U S of A, obviously hasn't a scooby about racial or political matters in the UK. That FACT dosn't seem to stop him/her shooting his/her mouth off though :0)....Ake