When you think of a hearty welcome, what do you imagine...?
What are people wearing? What are people drinking? Where is everyone?
When you think of a cordial reception, what do you imagine...?
What are people wearing? What are people drinking? Where is everyone?
A TED Talk about the History of the English Language
So, what you imagine is a reflection of the roots of the English Language, and when I say roots, I mean a century (1,000 years) ago.
Thanks to my colleague, Tim, I leave you here with this amazing TED Talk, which explains the etymology of a hearty welcome and a cordial reception:
Enjoy!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=
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