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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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To be meek and submissive/obedient at home
Traditional Chinese men expect their wives to be meek and submissive at home.
Hi,
Is "submissive" in the above equal to "obedient" or something else? Thanks.
Hi,
Is "submissive" in the above equal to "obedient" or something else? Thanks.
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Not necessarily, but "meek" and "submissive" sort of go together. " (Maybe even a Marine) Also you might wish to avoid "submissive" these days because of the sexual implications. Perhaps alternative life-styles are becoming more widely known through the internet.
- Not necessarily, but "meek" and "submissive" sort of go together.
- " (Maybe even a Marine) Also you might wish to avoid "submissive" these days because of the sexual implications.
- Perhaps alternative life-styles are becoming more widely known through the internet.
- , "personality traits," while "obedient" has more to do with a civilized authority arrangement, such as pupil - teacher; cop - speeding driver; employer - employee.
- "Husband - wife" does not belong here anymore, in most cultures - but not all.
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Not necessarily, but "meek" and "submissive" sort of go together. A Marine who follows orders is obedient, but you'd better not call him "meek" and "submissive." On the other hand, someone who is "meek and submissive at home" would probably be "obedient at home." (Maybe even a Marine)
Also you might wish to avoid "submissive" these days because of the sexual implications. Perhaps al
Also you might wish to avoid "submissive" these days because of the sexual implications. Perhaps al
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