But I cannot forget that one's future is also shaped by one's will power. Ah, perhaps that is what Mrs McIntyre is reminding herself of.
'I sure will!' How can Mrs McIntyre be sure that she will have a good weekend? How can she predict the future?
In Lebanon, if you wished someone a good weekend, the common answer was 'I hope so'.
To the Lebanese, fate seems to be an essential element in any plans for the future. To be absolutely certain about the future would seem arrogant.
I used to think that everyone interprets words in exactly the same way.Now I think that my culture shapes the way I use language to express myself. In turn, the words I use can also change and influence my world view.