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Is a Friend in Need Still a Friend in Joy?
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” We all know that one. That a true friend stands by you during adversity, is an accepted, unquestioned assumption in, I dare say, all cultures. Does the same friendship remain unshaken during … Continue reading
Words and Civilisation: You Lucky Thing!
You tell a friend you are going on holiday to New York. This person is most likely to exclaim (at least in England), “You lucky thing! I wish I were going!” You may find this reaction offensive on two fronts. … Continue reading
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