The article explores the idea of whether changing one's accent for professional gain is comparable to dressing for success. It examines instances where public figures like Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, and George Osborne altered their accents for various reasons. It highlights studies showing how accents can influence perceptions of traits like trustworthiness and intelligence.
This study examines the effect of texting style/etiquette on the perceived relationships between two individuals. It takes into account text voice, message length, and frequency of communication.
This article reminded me of the TedTalk we watched with Lindsay Morcom because it talked about how in Russian, they describe different shades of blue in different words just like how in Indigenous language, they do the same. The article talks about how languages can change your perception of the world.
This article is about how our native language affects what we notice in our surroundings. It features the "Russian blues" theory that Russians, since they have two separate words for blue, can define blues quicker and with more accuracy than native english speakers.
The relationship between language and cognition is examined in this article. Specifically, it looks at how language affects our behavior, perception, and mental processes. Overall, it addresses the affects that language as on society and how it influences our behaviors.
This article shares how the perceptions people have that teen slang and texting shortcuts are "ruining" the English language may not be true. It discusses a study that indicates language changes over the course of a lifetime rather than just during teenage years. Language evolves to fit the needs of each generation.
This report touches on a bunch of different aspects on how language defines us. It shows us through short summaries and linked sources how language can tell us behavioral patterns, inform our knowledge about other languages, and predict perceived stereotypes.
This article talks about the impact language has on shaping people and culture. It dives into how language influences perception, behavior, and understanding, affecting everything from personal identity to social norms. It also discusses how language can be a tool for empowerment and change but can also perpetuate stereotypes and inequalities.