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Glad versus Happy

Created by : akshaya bhatia, HEAD IT, Mega Cabs-GROUP MEGA Co., In a transit mode now  | 06 25 2010 07:50:22 +0000
Industry : Management & Strategy ConsultingFunctional Area : Valuation(Corporate Finance)
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There are certain words in our vocabulary which are apparently synonyms, but if you trace out examples of linguistic expression as more often used, then arguably there do exists a subtle line of differentiation. Two such words of expression are Glad and Happy that are sometimes used interchangeably without much problem in understanding the context. If we research thoroughly on verbal expressions, read between the lines and try to decipher the line of differentiation, then arguably some of the points emerge that can be explicable through some examples. It seems that” Glad” is more of a definitive and momentary expression which requires mandatory baggage of reasoning, for instance “I am glad to see you” or “I am glad that you accepted my proposal”. On other hand, “Happy” may or may not be definitive and relatively lasting expression, for instance, “I am feeling very happy, today” or “I am happy for you” or “I am happy because finally I got what I wanted.” Moreover, Happy more often can be used with degree of comparison, For instance, one can be happier than other person. One could talk of happiest moment in ones life. Although technically, degree of comparison is also available for adjective Glad as glad, gladder and gladdest, but one rarely finds it usage as such. What do you think?
 
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Judging by more often use of these worlds in different context, there do exist subtle line of distinction between Glad and Happy.
By akshaya bhatia, HEAD IT, Mega Cabs-GROUP MEGA Co., In a transit mode now  06 25 2010 07:50:22 +0000
 
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Yes, obviously there are differences between the words "glad" and "happy", both etymologically and according to syntax.  That being said my comments so far support the other column.

However, regardless of where common parlance has taken us today, since both words have their origin as expressions of the emotional center...that is, of one's feelings...it is interesting to see...actually, to try to "sense"...just where their usage is seated today...or even with any given use. 

For those of you inclined to interior observation of yourself, you might want to try to see...again, to try to "sense"...when your use of these words are genuine expressions of emotions, feelings or sentiments...that is, if they "come from the heart"...versus how often they come from the head or the soul or even reflect a purely physical manifestation.

And why would you want to do this?  Well, you may not...but it is a very useful exercise, at the least, to see just whether your verbal expressions accurately reflect your true meaning...and more importantly, it could help you to get to know yourself in ways that might surprise you.
By James Hindman, Principal, The Hindquarters Group, Inc.  06 25 2010 15:23:49 +0000
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Slight difference between these two, but happy is more related to an individual's state of mind.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 03 03 2011 06:07:52 +0000
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Same diffrence as being educated and being learned.
By Yazdi.Sodawaterwala , Head - TV Projects, Kids Media India Pvt Ltd  | 07 02 2010 10:52:49 +0000
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Hi,

To be too simple in response:

Happy is Physical but Glad is Mental.

With regards
Repath Athyala
www.repath.wordpress.com
By Repath Athyala, Development Programmer in access  | 07 02 2010 06:43:46 +0000
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Yes Mr.Akshaya, though both words seem synonymous in meaning but there is a little difference depending upon where the words glad & happy have been used. 


By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 06 28 2010 18:05:08 +0000
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i don't know the theoretical difference ,but i always happy and sometimes I m Glad. You can Feel the difference between them but can't tell anyone :) :) .
By Chandra Prakash Agrawal, Sr. software Engineer, Capgemini  | 06 27 2010 07:14:41 +0000
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Making other Glad i would rather prefer Happy until unless we are happy enough then everything will be falling in line. Its extinct Subtle line for differentiaton
By Abhishek , Marine Engineer , American Eagle Tankers - AET  | 06 26 2010 08:28:29 +0000
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The english language is such that incase the correct or appropriate word is not being used there will always be a subtle difference.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 06 26 2010 07:05:20 +0000
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Being 'glad' is transient, and Happy is eternal.    The state of 'glad' is influenced by external happenings, situational and is for relatively a small period of time, where as  'happiness' defines or describes a state.  It is long lasting, generated from within, and is also an attitude. 

To cite as an example, we use the term 'glad' in situations like  "I am glad I am getting married" or "I am glad to meet you"  where as we say "I am happy with my life" or "I am happily married" 
By T S Jyothiram, CFO, Pacetel Communications  | 06 26 2010 06:06:44 +0000
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i am happy to part of this debate and glad to put my views.
By HEMANT VERMA, Marketing and Branding, NAVNEET PUBLICATION INDIA LTD.  | 06 25 2010 14:38:00 +0000
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The happy is customary salutation and happy expresses emotional feelings.The rest in the core is same.
By Mohammad Bakhsh, Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Freelancer  | 06 25 2010 10:35:58 +0000
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Words in the English Language that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the language, as joyful, elated, glad are referred as synonyms. However, there are almost no perfect synonyms in the language as you can always find subtle shades of difference in two words from various contextual relationships for the simple reason being that if two words are exact synonyms, then there is always a possibility of one word not being used fully and the usage of a particular word cannot be specified accurately in the context. However, this does not mean that redundancy is not possible. Redundant synonym words do occur but they are not the same as exact synonyms.

Glad  often refers to the feeling that results from the gratification of a wish or from satisfaction with the immediate circumstances: "Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of"  (Henry Fielding).
Happy  applies to a pleasurable feeling of contentment: "Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so"  (John Stuart Mill).

Thus, the English language has a surfeit of synonyms to express almost every single incident/event/feeling that occurs. Additionally, language is a living entity that is dynamic and constantly changing. Thus, if in the rare instance that there is no word to express a situation/scenario, then new words are created. This process is continuous and this leads to the growth of the language........
By Badri N Srinivasan, Head - Quality, Valtech India Systems Pvt. Ltd.  | 06 25 2010 10:14:54 +0000
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Agree with you, there is some difference between these two. HAPPY is more accented and positive. Glad I think people are using generally as opposite of sad.
By Manoj Kumar, Sr: Manager - QA, ARCHETYPE GROUP, INDIA  | 06 25 2010 08:18:56 +0000
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