What our Language says About us.

             The language we speak and how we speak it is a tell all story of exactly who we are. The way we speak among others-no matter what the circumstance-can dictate how fellow peers will perceive us. The way language is spoken can show where a people are from and what kind of cultural upbringing they have. People all have different speech patterns which can show what kind of personality they have and ultimately show what kind of person they are in everyday life. The way they speak can have a lasting impression on the people they come in contact with. Living in a society where they are either in or out, the way you speak can determine where it is you stand. Our language says we have different personalities, societal separation, and cultural differences.
             Our language can determine the type of personality we all have. If people speak with a mellow tone they are seen as a person who may be laid back or easy going. If someone speaks with a stern powerful voice that person may be seen as someone who has to be in charge. The way we speak can also tell others what kind of mood we are in. If someone is speaking with a slow speed and soft tone that might mean they are depressed or down. If people speak with a fast speed and a powerful tone that might indicate they are panicking or just excited. This can cause someone to be misinterpreted or judged for how they speak.
             Now the concept of societal separation has been around since the dawn of time. We all judge other people because they can't speak as well as we can or because of the way they walk and dress. If people speak with an accent or has limited speaking skills they are automatically placed into a category of some sort. If they speak in slang or with the "Gangster" type of language they are automatically seen as a person who has no education. If they speak with society's view of proper English they are seen as a person with a great deal of worth and well educated. Englis...

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