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...
Blargh
ReplyDeleteI am sad that I am busy nearly every day. Maybe Tuesday if I don't have to do anything to make it happen
ReplyDeleteThat sounded rude-ish I think? I'm sorry, I'm in chicken-head-cut-off mode at home. Mom coming this friday, etc
ReplyDeleteDidn't sound rude, sounded like "Bummer, man!" Have fun with the mom visit, and I shall hope for Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteOh good.
ReplyDeletethought. if I switch our GoT night to next Tuesday, would you want to watch the last two episodes? or would that be weird and should we all just have some wine in the backyard.
Why not do both? #helping
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