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...
I can get a drink or two either one of those days!
ReplyDeleteCool - how about Wed?
ReplyDeleteI'm not doing anything either night.
ReplyDeleteWed is good (tomorrow)! Just tell me where to show up! 5:30 or 6 earliest depending on where
ReplyDeleteNot sure where everyone is located work-wise so if we all meet to do a post work thing at same time in same place you guys have a better idea what would be a good location?
ReplyDeleteOr can meet up separate times, days, and places if schedules are different.
Not sure where Jessica Musinski works! I’m in upper west part of Livonia so pretty much anything works for me
ReplyDeleteI'm in Auburn hills
ReplyDeleteI don't care I'll leave whenever.
ReplyDeleteIs there a good place around Livonia? Or Royal Oak? Or somewhere between there?
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