It's inappropriate to use racial slurs.
James, a white student, was frustrated that his friend, who was black, kept outscoring him on tests.
James wants to feel less inferior to his friend.
James tells his friend that he may be smart, but he (James) is much better at sports.
James tells his friend that he's just a stuck-up n-word.
The friend agrees and says that James was really impressive in PE the other day.
James is suspended for two weeks and permanently loses the friendship.