To Predict Dating Success, The Secret's In The Pronouns : Shots - Health Blog : NPR - 0 views
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Patty Van Spankeren on 01 May 12"... when we are around people that we have a genuine interest in, our language subtly shifts." "When two people are paying close attention, they use language in the same way." They aren't aware of it, but if you look closely at their language, count up their use of "I," and "the," and "and", you can see it. It's right there. Also talks about power dynamics and the use of "I." This part of the article might helps students understand why first person is not always appropriate in their writing.
