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"Still, I am always amazed with some languages having words for pretty much every type of relative, wonder if that is in indication of the importance given to family in a culture. "
Not just of family but also of knowing your place in that family and society since the nearness of ties and the relative rank define the formality of interaction and the obligation owed. Obligation isn't the word I wanted but I can't think of the right one.
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