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...
There are others with more direct knowledge, but I would say it strongly depends on the weather. If nice, I would definitely go to Golden Gate Park.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you like? Indoor, outdoor, touristy? One of my favorite spots is the Legion of Honor.
ReplyDeleteThe Asian art museum. No question. I mean I'd go to a baseball game too, but you're not me.
ReplyDeleteLegion of Honor? Whazzat?
ReplyDeleteIt's the lesser known but far better art museum (than the De Young or MOMA). It's out at the northwest end of the city with some nice views.
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