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Chapter Four (Vocabulary (Convergence: Accomedating one's speaking…
Chapter Four
Vocabulary
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language: A collection of symbols, governed by rules... pg. 97
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Examples
"Besides shaping the way we view ourselves and others, language reflects our values, attitudes, and beliefs" pg 104
"Some words are equivocal as a result of culteral or cocultural differences in language usuage" pg 107
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"One of the main reasons men and women communicate differently is that society expects them to" pg 118
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Connections
I have noticed after being with my boyfriend for a while, we started convergence with how we speak. I tend to say phrases that he tends to say and vice versa
I use jargon a lot with specific people. For example when I talk about figure skating with friends who do it aswell I use words that others would be confused about. For me it is a simple idea or word but to others it doesn't make sense.
- A topic that interests me in this chapter is the gender and language. I find it interesting how the texts says how men and women are wired differently to communicate. I realize that the differences are not that big but I still find it interesting.
- A topic which confused me this chapter that I would like to understand better is equivocation and if it can be used in a good way or only bad.