Perhaps I'm just a fuss-budget. Non-profits soliciting contributions or thanking for them almost always make reference to "donate" or "donation". Why do I find this less than optimum? For some reason I much prefer "give" or "gift" to "donate" or "donation."
This reaction on my part puzzles me. What difference does it make? I just know that if feels very different to me to consider giving rather than donating. Perhaps I'll ask a friend who is much better versed in linguistics than I. Comments from readers on this issue are more than welcome. What do you think?
Takk for alt,
Al
Tokyo viewed from the Tokyo tower. The dark area in the distance is grounds of the Imperial Palace.
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