Slang is no stranger to my vocabulary. I cannot count the amount of times that I've spoken some form of slang while with a friend, relative, or even a teacher in the past. It molds culture, and defines a person so much more than they know, because people on the receiving end can always read a background or lifestyle depending on what slang is used.
The prompt surprised me when I read that the influence of any young person's use of language is his or her peers rather than parents, teachers or other people. This is because I believe that my mother heavily influenced my speaking habits. The reason being, that I have always had a sense of articulation in the way I speak, whether with friends or not. My mother has always pressed that on me, to say things the right way, and although I do tend to speak slang often, I never forget what my own mother taught me. From time to time I will catch myself and repeat a statement the right way, just because it feels right.
Now, I'm not saying that I speak perfectly, with great pronunciation and such, but I don't intentionally speak with heavy slang for the fact that I always reflect back to my mother's teachings. That is why I believe she has heavily influenced the way I talk.
I have to agree with you about the way your mother teaches you to speak, but we do sometimes often use slang words. Do you feel disappointed when you slip and use slang words? Our mothers are always on us in how to use our words correctly, and I think your mother has done a great job with you and your speech. Very clear! Thanks for sharing your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love this post and Jacquesia's comment above. I look forward to reading future posts!
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ReplyDeleteI do feel disappointed when I use slang in a business setting. It happens so subconsciously, so I try my best to catch myself and fix it. Of course, I do code switch, so I won't mind using it around my friends, but I still monitor it. Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it!
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