Author: A. A. S.
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Why Waiting in Line Has a Language
Waiting in line seems like such a normal thing that I never really thought about it as communication. You just stand there, move forward slowly, and wait for your turn.…
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How Older Words Stay Alive at Home
Some words feel older than others. I do not mean that in a bad way, but more like they carry a different kind of feeling when someone says them. Sometimes…
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Why Some Jokes Do Not Travel Very Well
I think jokes are one of the hardest things to translate because they do not only depend on the actual words. They depend on how fast someone says it, what…
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Why Apologizing Sounds Different Around the World
I say sorry a lot, sometimes even when something is not really my fault. If someone bumps into me, I might still say sorry. If I ask a question, I…
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What Classroom Participation Looks Like in Different Cultures
When people think of classroom participation, they usually think it means raising your hand a lot and talking during discussions. But I do not think it is always that simple.…
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The Tiny Scripts We Follow When We Order Food
“Hi, can I get…” is such a normal sentence, but I feel like I say it almost automatically when I order food. I do not really plan it out in…
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Are Emojis a Language?
Emojis are often seen as small symbols used to make messages look more expressive or entertaining. However, they can also do something more important. They help communicate tone, emotion, and…
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Why Some Words Depend on Who You Are Talking To
This topic is interesting to me because respect is not always something people say directly. A lot of the time, it is hidden in the way someone speaks. The words…
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Why Silence Can Mean Different Things in Different Cultures
I never really thought about silence as part of language before, because its the opposite of talking. But the more I think about it, silence actually says a lot depending…
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Why the Way We Say Hello Changes From Place to Place
It is kind of funny how saying hello seems like one of the easiest parts of language, but it is actually different depending on where you are and who you…
