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“i asked chatgpt-” ohhh ok so nothing you are about to say matters at all

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Maurice Ketten in the Atlantic City Daily Press, New Jersey, January 2, 1925

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I'm so fascinated by languages with different levels of formality built in because it immediately introduces such complex social dynamics. The social distance between people is palpable when it's built right into the language, in a way it's not really palpable in English.

So for example. I speak Spanish, and i was taught to address everyone formally unless specifically invited otherwise. People explained to me that "usted" was formal, for use with strangers, bosses, and other people you respect or are distant from, while "tú" is used most often between family and good friends.

That's pretty straightforward, but it gets interesting when you see people using "tú" as a form of address for flirting with strangers, or for picking a fight or intimidating someone. In other languages I've sometimes heard people switch to formal address with partners, friends or family to show when they are upset. That's just so interesting! You're indicating social and emotional space and hierarchy just in the words you choose to address the other person as "you"!!

Not to mention the "what form of address should I use for you...?" conversation which, idk how other people feel about it, but to me it always felt awkward as heck, like a DTR but with someone you're only just becoming comfortable with. "You can use tú with me" always felt... Weirdly intimate? Like, i am comfortable around you, i consider you a friend. Like what a vulnerable thing to say to a person. (That's probably also just a function of how i was strictly told to use formal address when i was learning. Maybe others don't feel so weird about it?)

And if you aren't going to have a conversation about it and you're just going to switch, how do you know when? If you switch too soon it might feel overly familiar and pushy but if you don't switch soon enough you might seem cold??? It's so interesting.

Anyway. As an English-speaking American (even if i can speak a bit of Spanish), i feel like i just don't have a sense for social distance and hierarchy, really, simply because there isn't really language for it in my mother tongue. The fact that others can be keenly aware of that all the time just because they have words to describe it blows my mind!

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Lighter & Princess 点燃我，温暖你 (2022) — Episode. 36   

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Zhu Yun, I've never expressed my love to anyone. When I liked a girl, I found ways to make her come to me. I don't have that much energy now and we've known each other for a long time, so I'll get straight to the point.   

Lighter & Princess 点燃我，温暖你 (2022) — Episode. 35   

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Lighter & Princess 点燃我，温暖你 (2022) — Episode. 35   

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I loved this post just because all the comments flipped between sincere appreciation and mockery of the birds

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petition to rename the usa ‘south canada’

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Study Group | S01E06

Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes Links: Gaga | Viki | YouTube | iQIYI | WeTV | Youku | TVing

~~ Adapted from the webtoon “Study Group” (스터디그룹) written by Shin Hyung Wook (신형욱) and illustrated by Ryu Seung Yeon (류승연).

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they're so silly I love them :((

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i've always thought that there are people who leave an indelible mark on your soul. an imprint that can never be erased. | ID in ALT

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ⓘ This user needs a long break from everything.

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the matz lego live was precious. giving atiny what they asked for. 🥰

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Farscape – 1.01: Premiere