politically correct?

I have seriously had some blogger's block lately. If only there was cure for that a lot of writers/bloggers in the world would make alot of money I suppose or gain alot of readers.
A conversation that was generated when I made a statement containing the term "ethnic", don't exactly remember what I said, but a friend asked me, "is that the new term?" Not realizing that I had or have used the term so freely, it also made me take a step back and look at things from a different side. When people see me, some may say I have exotic features, yet, my skin color will quickly get me recognized as black or a woman of color. Some people are afraid to guess out loud what I am, but may recognize something out of the "norm".
There is always the "politically" correct term to use when dating someone of a different ethnicity, skin color, race, whatever you want to call it. I don't know of many people who prefer the term or even WANT to hear the term "colored" come out of anyone's mouth. And some people get angry or offended when the phrase is put into context and I just frankly suggest it not be used with the wrong person, might get more than you bargained for.
It seems that these days, "ethnic" or person of color, refers to anyone who isn't white, asian, or latino. In all honesty I think it would refer to someone with permanently tanned or dark skin, a concept that's not going anywhere anytime soon. I mean, if you are dating an asian or hispanic man/woman are you going to tell people you are dating "a person of color," universally people will automatically assume they're black, it's just a cold fact and not one I think society is willing to change at this time.
So what do you do? Let's go with what you don't do, and maybe this is just a common sense review. Do not call the person "colored." That is just a recommendation, you can do what you want. Person of color, black, and I really haven't heard the term African American lately unless I was in class, are the more common phrases and more than likely preferred. Puerto Rican or just universally Latino, Chinese or universally Asian, not all black people claim they are from Africa or prefer the term African American. Shocking? Actually it isn't if you really think about it, you may hear the comment "I'm not from Africa." My mother replies that way, I laugh when she does, because the way she says it is hilarious.
I've noticed a lot of Black people saying they're Native American. I really don't understand this. I heard a Jamaican and Irish guy say he was white. Don't understand that either and quit trying.
You are what you are, that's what I have always said. If you are bi-racial, you are biracial, claim your heritage. My heritage spans from Cuba, the U.S.-black and I do have white family members in there and not so distant. Do I explain this to every person I have a conversation with because I feel the need to assimilate into society or be recognized in some way to do so. Umm, No.
These days there isn't a "norm." Heritage, race, ethnicity spans across the globe, nation, through cultures and back and I would believe you're being politically correct if you recognize it.