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24 Dec 2017
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English (US)
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How can use the word "pity?" My friend said it's rude to using it in spoken english.
How can use the word "pity?" My friend said it's rude to using it in spoken english.
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Ok. Pity is an emotion. It's a noun. Therefore it's an idea.
As an idea, or a thought, how would "pity" be considered "rude"?

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