Definitions
- Describing socializing with people who are not supposed to be associated with, such as employees and their bosses. - Referring to engaging in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is off-limits, such as a subordinate or a married person. - Talking about interacting with people who are considered enemies or rivals, such as opposing sports teams or political parties.
- Referring to socializing with a group of people at a party, event, or gathering. - Describing the act of meeting and talking to new people in a social setting. - Talking about blending in with a crowd or group of people without standing out or drawing attention.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve social interaction with other people.
- 2Both can take place in social settings such as parties or events.
- 3Both can involve meeting new people.
- 4Both can be used to describe blending in with a group of people.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Fraternizing implies a forbidden or inappropriate relationship, while mingle does not have such connotations.
- 2Relationships: Fraternizing often refers to relationships between people who are not supposed to be associated with, while mingle can refer to any social interaction.
- 3Formality: Fraternizing is a more formal term than mingle.
- 4Connotation: Fraternizing has a negative connotation, while mingle is neutral or positive.
- 5Usage: Fraternizing is less common than mingle in everyday language.
Remember this!
Fraternizing and mingle both refer to social interaction with other people. However, the difference between them is their intention and connotation. Fraternizing implies a forbidden or inappropriate relationship, while mingle is a neutral term that can refer to any social interaction. Additionally, fraternizing is a more formal term with a negative connotation, while mingle is a more casual term with a neutral or positive connotation.
