Wednesday, June 16, 2010

What does "friend" mean?

Here are some interesting thoughts on the subject of the meaning of "friend," particularly as it may differ between its use in real life and its use on Facebook, thanks to the UC Berkeley Found in Translation blog.

Given my own exploration of the friend concept in "Cold Words," I find this discussion interesting.

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  2. Gah! I can't seem to type today!

    Interesting article; I'm fascinated by how language continues to evolve.

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  3. Indeed, Brad. I find this interesting too!

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