Language In Communication

  • Grammatical Errors
  1. Oral communication does no require the same attention to grammar as does written communication.
  2. Informal Nature
  3. Although, we are corrected for many grammatical errors in writing, we are rarely corrected for speaking the same way.
  4. Therefore, grammatical errors are more problematic in more formal situations or when another person is assessing your situation.

  • Colloquialism
  1. Colloquialism- words and phrases used informally
  2. Sometimes colloquial words and phrases are unclear, particularly to strangers to your region.
  3. Non-native speakers and foreigners are particularly confused.
  4. Typical Colloquialism -"Have a good day", "See you".
  • Cliches
  1. A cliche is an expression that has lost originality and force due to overuse.
  2. Common cliches include-"No pain, no gain", "don't cry over split milk" etc.
  3. So many cliches exists that avoiding them would be impossible in everyday life.
  4. Cliches can be a shorter form of expressing thought.
  5. However, cliches become ineffective in expressing ideas in fresh ways.
  • Euphemisms and Doublespeak
  1. Euphemism- A more polite and pleasant expression used instead of socially unacceptable form.
  2. We say ' passed away ' instead of died, 'pregnancy termination' instead of abortion, 'go to the bathroom' instead of urinate.
  3. Closely associated with euphemisms is doublespeak.
  4. Any language that is purposefully constructed to disguise its actual meaning.
  5. Example: person of interest instead of suspect in crime, collateral damage instead of killing of innocent bystanders.
  6. Euphemisms and doublespeak help in substituting rude or obnoxious commentary, sometimes they can add interest to conversation.
  • Slang
  1. Slang- a specialized language of a group of people who share a common interest or belong to a similar co-culture. Although many peoples understand slang, they avoid using it in formal, oral and written communication.
  2. Slang helps a culture establish its membership and boundaries.
  3. Slang keeps insiders in and outsiders out.
  4. Examples - chap.
  • Profanity
  1. The profane comes from the latin word meaning "Outside the temple" profanity is language that is disrespectful of things sacred.
  2. Some people participate in groups where profanity is normative.
  3. However, when speaking officially or in public-speaking situations -the use of profanity in unwise.
  4. In some settings, profanity, like slang can develop relational closeness in some settings.
  • Jargon
  1. Technical language developed by a professional group.
  2. This could be physicians, educators, electricians, economists or computer operators.
  3. Some examples of jargon include: storyboard, agency brief etc.
  4. Jargon can lead to confusion when individuals who don't understand such terms interact with individuals who don't understand such terms.
  • Informal and IM ( Instant message) language
  1. Informal language is common with friends and family, where you will not focus on rules of grammar.
  2. Instant messaging- because of the rapidity of the messages people use letters and numbers to represent complete words in instant messaging.
  3. In the realm of academics, this usage of language is considered inappropriate due to the sensibility of formality and informality in language.
  • Regionalism
  1. Regionalism are words and phrases particular to a region or part of the country.
  2. Careful listening is important especially when you move to a new region.
  3. Regionalism encourage group membership for those who use them and create divisiveness for those who are unfamiliar with the terms.
  • Sexiest, Racist, Heterosexist, and Ageist language
  1. Language can communicate prejudice, and it can silence some members of co-cultures as it privileges others, sexiest language is language that excludes individuals on the basis of gender.
  2. Racist language is that which insult a group because of its skin color of ethnicity.
  3. Heterosexiest language- language that implies that everyone is heterosexual.
  4. Ageist language is language that denigrates older people.













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