Suppose you are being interviewed by an Amazonian anthropologist. She has just asked you the following question:
Why do you use the same term for your Mo Br Ch, Mo Si Ch, Fa Br Ch, and Fa Si Ch?
How would you respond? Ask someone else this question. Convey your seriousness in wanting a response.What is the difference between the relationship and attitude of someone who addresses her parent as mom compared with mother ?
Does your use of a kin term variant reflect your attitude and feelings toward a spokesperson?
Do the terms you use vary with the social situation? Do you have any fictive kin?
