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A zillion years ago I posted a definition of the two words: jealosy and envy. I have always struggled with the subtle difference between them.
Before I go any further, no, this is not deeply revealing of some event or people in my life; no, there's no hidden meaning. It is much simpler: I often hear people saying things like "Ooh, you're going on a trip to X! I'm so jealous!" This makes me cringe. I know intuitively that what they really mean is "I'm so envious", but I've never satisfactorily been able to pin down why it is so.
I found it here:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/envy/#1.2
"Simply" put:
Jealousy involves three parties: "the coveter", "the coveted" and "the rival".
Envy involves only two: "the coveter" and "the rival". There is still a "coveted", but it is not the subject of interest for the coveter.
With jealosy, the nature of "the rival" is unimportant, it could be anyone. However, the identity of the "the coveted" is critical and cannot be substituted.
With envy, it is "the rival" that is important, whereas "the coveted" could be substituted for some other coveted thing.
Examples:
Jealousy:
I lost my eBay bid on the original Batmobile to Seal_Clubber. I am jealous of him because I want the Batmobile. It would not matter if, instead of Clubber, it was actually Dug who won the Batmobile, I would simply be jealous of Dug. "The rival" is unimportant; it is the Batmobile ("the coveted") that is the subject of my attention.
Envy:
I learned that Seal_Clubber is going to Vegas on his fabulous executive salary. I am envious of him because he's doing stuff that I'd like to be doing. It would not matter if, instead of going to Vegas, he were using his fabulous executive salary to buy a Dodge Viper, I'd still feel the same way. "The coveted" is substitutable; it is "the rival" that is the subject of my attention.
*whew*
Now, if only I can squeeze that all down to one pithy platitude.
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Was handed this chart today. I cleaned it up, coloured it and posted it for your viewing pleasure.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 SYMPTOMS | SYMPTOM | COLD | SEASONAL FLU | H1N1 | | SUDDEN SYMPTOMS | symptoms tend to develop over a few days. | tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. | rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. | | HEADACHE | fairly uncommon | fairly common | very common - present in 80% of cases.* | | CHEST DISCOMFORT | mild to moderate | moderate (If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!) | often severe | | TIREDNESS | fairly mild | moderate, more likely referred to as a lack of energy | moderate to severe | | FEVER | rare | common | usually present - up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 101. | | ACHES | Slight body aches and pains | Moderate body aches | Severe aches and pains are common | | CHILLS | uncommon | mild to moderate | up to all 60% experience chills. | | COUGHING | hacking, productive cough | dry and hacking cough | dry non-productive cough | | STUFFY NOSE | commonly present, typically resolves spontaneously within a week. | runny nose is commonly present | Stuffy nose is not commonly present | | SNEEZING | commonly present | commonly present | not common | | SORE THROAT | commonly present | commonly present | not commonly present |
* data from St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton.
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