Re: my first conlang
| From: | Yoon Ha Lee <yl112@...> |
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| Date: | Thursday, October 12, 2000, 20:27 |
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On Thu, 12 Oct 2000, Patrick Jarrett wrote:
> > Sort of like "face" in some Asian cultures?
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> I dont know what you mean by the face. Please explain.
"Face" as in "losing face"--losing social reputation/standing, how others
regard you. That's the best I can do with it; any Asian-language
specialists here who can give a better definition?
> What I have planned, is an initial greeting, with different additions
> depending on the situation, status and rank of the people involved.
[snip]
Sounds like a society where I would be quickly lynched <G> but it's a
neat idea.
YHL