My friend is visiting me from another state. I say: He's not visiting per se, he wa

[B45]

My friend is visiting me from another state. I say:

He's not visiting per se, he wanted to come see what it's like in New York City.

Does per se here make sense?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Do you know "per se" means?

 

[B45]

Yes, by itself, intrinsically, or alone?

She's here to visit me 'in a way' but also to see the city.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Then I would say that.

 

[SoothingDave]

I think the use of "per se" is fine.

 

[emsr2d2]

Surely if he lives in another state and has travelled to your state for a short period, he is visiting. He might not specifically be visiting you, but he is visiting the state you live in.