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I don't understand - why would it be offensive to have to use the formal case with each other in a parliament? Is the idea that вы ('vih'/'vy') implies formali
by mjolk 13y ago
I don't understand - why would it be offensive to have to use the formal case with each other in a parliament? Is the idea that вы ('vih'/'vy') implies formality/lack of familiarity and the Polish wanted a more conversational tone in their governance?
- pessimizer 13y agoI think the point was that it was Russian, not Polish.
- mjolk 13y ago....ohhhh (I feel dumb now). Thanks!