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A Linguist Explains the Grammar of Doge. Wow. - The Toast - 2 views

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    Apparently there are rules to the language used in doge memes, and it can be used in various contexts, up to and including translating passages from Shakespeare. Much amaze. So language. Wow.
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Utopian for Beginners | The New Yorker - 2 views

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    This article is lengthy and spans many topics, but overall describes a man's journey to create a language that is completely logical and leaves nothing open to misinterpretation.
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Choose Your Words Wisely to Win a Negotiation | DiscoverMagazine.com - 1 views

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    This article talks about how you are more likely to successfully negotiate or complete a task if you are more focused on the goal than on mirroring each other's language styles. This was determined by examining conversations where a task needed to be accomplished, and those who spoke similarly, mirroring each other's social cues, had a pleasant conversation but didn't get as much done. However, when in situations where it is important to cooperate and understand another's mental state, this language mirroring is more helpful.
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