text: Get used to it.  Mass pop culture will NEVER catch up to all the sub-varieties of anything.  It can't.  The vast majority is NOT interested in the HUGE fine-tuning of what's what if it's not their thing.\nBe an ambassador.  Politely agree that, "Yes, it's comics", & that it's a Japanese form.  Then you can go into a two or ten minute dialogue on the subject, depending on the interest which they show.  Most non-fans have at least heard of "Pokeman", "Dragonball Z" and a few others.  Mention these & gradually segue into what you have & why you like it.  Then you can add on what you like which you don't have handy.  Deft questioning & a knowledge of the medium will assist you in suggesting something they may like.