To me 'kid' is someone younger and is kind of - well not derogatory - but isn't an expression you'd use to an equal.<br/><br/>And 'black' definitely has a racist edge to it which is worse again.<br/><br/>Can you please help me understand what is wrong with 'coloured' specifically? I know its not a perfect word in this context but its a general usage word, at least here in Britain. It generally doesn't imply racism.<br/><br/>I'm not being difficult, honest, just a bit puzzled - also happy to talk this over in PMs if you'd prefer?