Hi, >> [1] I'm somewhat of a language nerd. I do love all words! >> > I too am a language nerd. It is terribly fascinating how a particular > word, regardless of things like history and etymology can come to be > considered a "bad word" all on its own in any context. Other words are > "bad" only when used in a particular way. Then there is the idea that > offensive or distasteful ideas, thoughts, and such can be expressed by > euphemism and that is in a way better (in the minds of most people) than > using the "bad words" directly. It sort of makes me wish I had taken up > linguistics as a career. > > Regards, > > -Roberto I had some linguistics class both at the Bachelor level and master degree when I did psychology (and later cognitive science). If you want to read on the subject I can send you some books in PDF form, including language analysis, context extraction and many other somewhat interesting subject. It's also a excellent subject to annoy people when they seem not too care, after telling them the story behind each word in a sentence, they'll leave you alone !
> > -- Polyna-Maude R.-Summerside -Be smart, Be wise, Support opensource development
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