TIL that some languages apparently have words inherently differentiating one's status as a citizen or resident of the entity versus a member of a particular ethnic or cultural group? I don't quite grasp the whole thing, although I heard the point being made. What's interesting to me is a) that there is such a thing, which seems very revealing of something about a culture that would need such concepts built into the language, and b) that there seem to be people who think it's inaccurate to interpret the word choice as meaningful. Firstly, since languages have all sorts of concepts built into them, many very specific to their primary culture of use, it seems reasonable that such a thing could exist. Not that I would have thought of it before, since I'm not from a culture where that sort of subtlety functions. Secondly, if that is, indeed, the subtlety of the word choices, where one essentially and inherently includes people, and the other excludes, then I'd kind o...
Both of my kids have gotten very mild colds this week, so I will be particularly vigilant, but I have always been cognizant of the wheezing symptom. So many child illnesses, particularly for toddlers have that as the main "this is serious" watch-for thing, I would never hesitate to seek immediate attention. Still good to know that there is a known issue!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the list is pretty long where wheezing is badness. Actually, I don't know when it's goodness, but it's got to be scary when it's all over the news.
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