tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Sat Jun 15 22:23:04 1996
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Using the honorific -neS
- From: "Kenneth Traft" <[email protected]>
- Subject: Using the honorific -neS
- Date: Sun, 16 Jun 96 02:49:49 UT
I noticed that Dr. Schoen closed his message about the "qep'a'":
"qep'a'Daq SaleghneS" -- I (will be) honored to see you all at the
"qep'a'"
In both the Klingon Dictionary and Power Klingon the use of "-neS" is
mentioned as being used for addressing someone of higher rank (military or
political). It is infrequently used and never required. As a human myself, I
can understand the deference being used. I was taught to always be polite and
show respect to others. (A year and a half in a Roman Catholic college
seminary etched it further into my psyche.)
What are the guidelines for using "-neS" in the mailings and in our Terran
Klingon societies. (Or will this set off a tirade like nuqneH -- If so ignore
this posting!)
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