Language and Society - Alessandro (Sandro) Frias by Sandro Frias https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb en-us 2022-09-08 12:31:33 UTC 2022-11-16 04:40:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Entry 1: Quora atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293372343 https://www.quora.com/Which-is-correct-I-am-doing-good-or-I-am-doing-well


]]> 2022-09-13 01:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293372343 Entry 1: Grammarly atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293379995 https://www.grammarly.com/blog/good-well/#:~:text=All%20you%20need%20to%20remember,your%20day%20is%20going%20well.]]> 2022-09-13 01:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293379995 Entry 1: Strategies For Parents atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293381139 https://strategiesforparents.com/doing-well-or-doing-good-can-both-be-correct/]]> 2022-09-13 01:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293381139 Entry #1 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293440566 In this entry I'm focusing on the prescriptively incorrect use of "good" and "well".  I chose this language peeve because it is one my grandfather constantly corrects me for, and I've now subsequently switched to his ways. When people are asked, "How are you?" they often respond by saying, "I'm doing good." By saying this, they are technically saying that they are doing acts of good, rather than are feeling good which they would technically express by saying, "I'm doing well."

While both forms are grammatically correct, people generally are trying to express that they feel good when asked this question, so using "well" is the deemed the correct way by a group of people. This group of people don't  dislike the use of "good" when one is asked how they are, they simply believe it's incorrect. I think their disapproval is justified because they are technically correct, however I don't think it's justified to correct someone in conversation. A simple introductory "How are you?" is supposed to be an informal, ice-breaking question that will begin a conversation. Why critique the other person's use of language before you are settled in conversation? I just don't see the point, and I think it can damage the level of comfort between two people talking. I think using "good" is completely fine and I wouldn't deem someone less educated for saying that.

The group of people who disapprove using "good" tend to come from an older demographic that value education. For instance, the person on Quora writing on this topic is a science and engineering writer, so they obviously value education. The Quora user doesn't dislike the use of "good" when one is asked how they are, they, like my grandfather, believe it's blatantly incorrect. He writes, "I am doing well. This is the most likely correct usage; and it is usually the meaning intended when one ungrammatically says 'I'm doing good.'"This sentiment was also found true on Strategies For Parents website and Grammarly's website. The user on Strategies For Parents says, "In summary, when the sentence involves health or your state of being, you use the word 'well' and not 'good.'" This user is a doctor and career educator, and therefore belongs to the community that values education. The belief of using "well" stems from the value of standard language. In all the pieces of data I collected, the writer/user has a value for education and this is where standard language is transmitted. In addition, I believe these sources views on non-standard language and the use of "good" originates from  classism. This group of people seem to come from the middle to higher class as they are able to pursue higher education. They then make effort to correct others mistakes and while it is with good intentions, it does stem from classism. 

I specifically chose these pieces of data because they come from academic centric sources or are written by academics themselves.  This then supports the standard language viewpoint I chose. 

While there are people online advocating for the use of "well", I only know one person personally who advocates for its use, and that is my grandfather. At this point he corrects me because it's now a running joke in our family. However, at first he did it because he wanted me to be able present myself as educated.


]]> 2022-09-13 02:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2293440566 Entry 2: TikTok atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303726695 https://www.tiktok.com/@imdlq127/video/7030556551781928198?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7030556551781928198]]> 2022-09-19 20:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303726695 Entry 2 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303730289 https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/09/warriors-star-stephen-curry-on-game-4-im-going-to-play/]]> 2022-09-19 20:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303730289 Entry #2 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303771350 For my entry I chose to look at a grammatical linguistic variable, specifically the use of "gonna" or "going".  

The older, more educated, and formal demographic tend to use "going." In fact, I haven't heard a full grown adult say "gonna" instead of "going".  This demographic tends to use "going" because it is technically the correct way to say the word. In addition, this demographic tends to stray away from the use of slang, and it can be argued that "gonna" is slang. They usually stray away of slang because they don't want to perceived as uneducated. On the contrary, the younger, less educated demographic oftentimes uses "gonna." They choose this variant because they don't think either choice is a big deal, and does not reflect on how educated one is. Also, saying "gonna" allows you to say "gonna go to.." instead of "going to go to" which is longer. As we know, the younger generation is all about making things easier, more convenient, and quicker. Therefore, they prefer "gonna."

I believe in established formal settings, "going" should be used. For example, it is probably best if someone says "going" in an interview, rather than "gonna." This is also applies to settings like when meeting workplace superiors and any professional environment. I then believe "gonna" can be used in informal settings like talking to friends, family, and meeting new people even. 

I actually tend to use both variants. When I speak with people in my social network and community of practice, I use "gonna." This is because I'm most comfortable with them and I know I won't be judged for that word choice. I'm also usually in informal conversations with them. However, when I'm speaking with say new people from my speech community, I'll use "going." This is because I like to be a little bit more formal, since I spend less time with them and they don't know me as well. 

In the TikTok example I provided, a woman is quoting what her boyfriend says when he's going to play videos(the background music and dancing is irrelevant). Her boyfriend using "gonna" makes sense because playing video games is an informal event and he's speaking with someone who is close in his community of practice(his girlfriend). I chose this piece of data because it comes from a social media site that the younger generation uses, and this helps prove that the younger generation uses "gonna." 

In my other example, Steph Curry is quoted saying "I'm going to play" when answering the question about his attendance in Game 4 of the playoffs, after he was out due to injury. Steph curry uses "going" for multiple reason: he is part of the older generation, his in a formal setting (media interview), he is speaking with people from the speech community (not people he knows well), and finally because he wants to follow standard speech norms since he's talking to the media. I chose this piece of data because it substantiates my claims about the older demographic saying "going" and also "going" being appropriate in formal setting.

]]> 2022-09-19 21:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2303771350 Entry 3 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316463544 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamstime.com%2Fphotos-images%2Fchinese-ads.html&psig=AOvVaw1wtHECpkfA4HJm0QcFPgpi&ust=1664408102561000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAkQjRxqFwoTCPCbmeKRtvoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ]]> 2022-09-27 23:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316463544 Entry 3 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316470790 2022-09-27 23:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316470790 Entry #3 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316626543 I've visited Chinatown a few times with my grandfather as a kid, and the restaurant/store signs were always something that stood out to me; they often never included english. One of my examples demonstrates this. It's a sign from Chinatown that includes either strictly Mandarin or Cantonese(I can't tell), and zero english. While I've never seen this specific sign, I've seen countless others like it. I chose this example because it includes no english lettering, and because of my childhood connection with it. 

The Chinatown example mainly targets people who are native to China because those are the people in the area. There are many Chinese natives there because of the phenomenon we discussed in class: social isolation. In the mid 1800s the American public was hostile to Chinese immigrants, so the immigrants built self-reliant communities to succeed in American society. This caused the formation of Chinatown and eliminated the need to satisfy english speakers. This is similar to segregation where, because of Jim Crow Laws, African Americans formed their own dialect. The example isn't targeting native Americans because if it was, it would include an english translation. I believe the advertiser chose the language they did because they wanted to present themselves as authentic as possible. Their customers, since they're Chinese natives, are going to want genuine Chinese cuisine that reminds them of home. It's possible that including english lettering on the sign may indicate to customers that the food has American influences and is not a true Chinese dish. 

 There seems to be a common approach when naming a restaurant that sells food that isn't native to the physical location of the restaurant. Oftentimes, a storefront uses an english word or phrase and then a basic spanish word. I chose the Bar Verde example because they do just this. Many english speakers know spanish colors because of their grammar school education, therefore they know that verde means greens. Then, of course, "bar" is english word that all Americans and english speakers know. 

This restaurant is targeting spanish speakers, specifically Mexicans, and Americans. The storeowner chose this as their restaurant's name for two reasons. One, they want to increase their customer base. By including spanish and english they appeal to both speakers. The second reason is because, like the Chinatown example, the restaurant seems more authentically Mexican because they use a spanish in their name. 

The Bar Verde example relates to class and how we discussed how language develops regional differentiation. In the example, there is no physical isolation, linguistic isolation, or social isolation (like Chinatown). Therefore, there is no regional differentiation in this specific area of NYC (2nd Avenue). There is then no need for the storeowner to cater the language to a specific community of speakers. ]]> 2022-09-28 01:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2316626543 Entry #4 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2328227621 My example of a linguistic variant that holds covert prestige comes from a company that we all know. The popular chip brand, Lay's, has slogan that says, "Betcha can't eat just one." The variant "betcha" comes from the combination of the words "bet" and "you". 

There is a positive attribute associated with use of the non-standard variant, "betcha", causing it to have covert prestige. The informal nature of "betcha" conveys a sense a comfortableness from the speaker that is viewed in a positive light. For example, when I'm with my friends from home, I'm more comfortable, so I therefore use more slang because I know won't be judged. My slang is reflecting my comfortableness and friendliness, which is a positive thing. The use of "betcha" is doing the same thing. However, there is a negative aspect, due to its non-standard nature, that causes it to be stigmatized. Because standard language is viewed as language that is transmitted in school and used by powerful people in society, the use of non-standard language like "betcha" has connotations with lack of education and lack of power in society. 

Lay's is trying to communicate a sense of friendship and build a rapport with the customer. In class we talked about the community of practice and one aspect of that is "mutual engagement in a jointly negotiated enterprise." Lay's is attempting to create the semblance of them being part of the customer's community of practice, so the customer will potentially feel that mutual engagement and be more inclined to purchase Lay's products. In opinion, I do believe it works to a certain extent. The use of "betcha" in their slogan makes me for more at ease and less tense due to formalities. It then creates this slight connection between me and them. However, I don't feel this strong urge to buy from them because we have this "connection", which is why I say using "betcha" works to an extent. 

I chose this example because I thought it would be interesting to explore a company using covert prestige and their reason for doing so.
]]> 2022-10-05 19:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2328227621 Stage 1 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2347838505 The topic I chose to conduct my research around is ordering. As of the time I'm writing this, I have 23 tokens. 

I've been collecting data at two specific locations: the Starbucks across from the Stern building and Spring Cafe Aspen. I chose these two locations be they have differing age demographics. The Starbucks predominately serves young, college students while the cafe is predominately older adults. 

I've been recording two independent variables: age and sex.

]]> 2022-10-19 21:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2347838505 Stage 2 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2358096849 As of now, I have 96 tokens. The problem I've encountered is certain locations genuinely don't have a lot of customers at certain time. To address this problem and make sure I have all my tokens by Monday, I'm going to choose more rush hour times, so that way there will be plenty of customers
 ]]> 2022-10-26 23:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2358096849 Entry 5 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365450404 https://www.nylon.com/women-saying-like-amanda-montell]]> 2022-11-01 18:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365450404 Entry 5 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365497163 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/04/20/why-its-so-hard-for-women-to-say-no/7302181002/


]]> 2022-11-01 19:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365497163 Entry #5 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365967696 NYLON.COM ARTICLE 

For the first article from nylon.com, I believe there is linguistic merit. The specific linguistic feature being analyzed is the word "like", and how women use the word more than men. Quantitative evidence is not used, rather the author recalls personal anecdotes where her use of "like" was criticized, and she recounts other moments where companies criticized women overusing "like." The author also sites studies a study where 2000 listeners perceived younger women using "like" more than anyone else. Therefore, with the sited study, personal experiences, and cultural references, I found the claim convincing. 

The difference model identifies how women use the rapport style, which is using language to maintain social relationships. The article claims how women use "like" as a discourse marker or a hedge that can "partially detach themselves from the force of utterances that could be considered evaluative." This makes the speaker seem less judgmental, and then in turn helps them keep relationships. Overall, the article focuses on the rapport style in the difference model. This is sort of interesting because in changes from above, women use the incoming standard variant more than men. However, the increased use of "like" is not really standard. This goes back to how gender preferential differences are complex and more nuanced than the gender binary.

The article may be a little biased just because the author is a women, so she may have subconscious bias conveyed in her writing. The author has also been personally criticized for her use of "like", which could also fuel bias. 

I chose this article because I've heard of criticisms of women saying "like" too much and I was interested to see if this was true, and if so, why. 

USATODAY ARTICLE

In the USA Today article, the specific linguistic feature referenced is how women say "no" less than men. This claim is not backed by quantitative data or studies. However, they back the claim with the similar claims from academic experts, and creating common scenarios that women have faced and said "yes" in. I do find the claim convincing because it's something read about before. 

The article demonstrates the dominance model. The dominance model attributes the difference in linguistics between men and women to their differential access to power. The article explains how women don't say "no" because they're "afraid of conflict. We're afraid of confrontation. We are afraid of being abandoned, rejected." Women afraid of conflict and confrontation because they feel that they don't have the dominance "win" in these circumstances. They feel that it's easier to simply say "yes", and avoid the effort and ultimate worsened outcome from saying "no." 

I do not find this article to be biased because the author didn't include personal opinions, and the author supported her claims with logical reasoning. 

I chose this article because I never really thought about women say "no" less than men, specifically because the women in my life (my mother and sisters) are very comfortable saying no. Though after reading about the perspective from the article, I have to agree. 


]]> 2022-11-02 02:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2365967696 Entry #6 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386003690 This example is from Cher's Twitter page. The part of the tweet I'm focusing on is where it says "I'm sick" followed by the teary eyed emoji. The teary eyed emoji is functioning as a form of referential language. This is because the emoji conveys that Cher is feeling sad because she is sick, and I would not have gotten that information without the emoji. This is also functions as expressive because we know she's feeling sad. This relates to communicative competence because as a reader of tweet I understand that is trying to explain that she is sad that she sick. I also understand that Cher is most likely not actually crying because she is sick. I also know that if Cher were to tell me in person that she was sick and was sad about it, she wouldn't try to replicate that emoji's face. This is all part of communicative competence. 

I chose this example because this is one of my most used emojis and I enjoyed seeing how someone else used it, as I use this emoji in a sarcastic way. ]]> 2022-11-16 04:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386003690 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386011332 The example I chose is from Cher's Twitter page. The tweet I'm referring to is the one that uses the exclamation mark emoji. This emoji functions as a directive form of language. It's directive because Cher is telling her followers to join the Global Climate Alliance, and the red, big exclamation mark emoji helps amplify her demand. This tweet and emoji relates to negative face because it's a threat to negative face. Cher and her emoji use is demanding someone to do something, which is a threat to the motivation to not be impeded in pursuing goals. 

I chose this piece of evidence because I like seeing the types of people or organizations that use this emoji. Often activist social media accounts use this emoji when they're trying to spread their message. ]]> 2022-11-16 04:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386011332 atf6565 https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386020517 The example I'm using is from Bleacher Report's Twitter page. Bleach Report is a sports social media page. The tweet I'm focusing on is the one that uses the laughing face emoji. This emoji is functions as an expressive form of language because the emoji conveys how the speaker finds it funny how a paper airplane flew onto the court during a basketball game. This emoji use relates to gradual change. The laughing face emoji has become less and less popular as the years have gone on. When the iPhone first came out 2007, this emoji was very popular. Gradually it has decreased in popularity as people have deemed it corny. 

I chose this example because I'm one of those people who find the emoji corny, but now I find myself using it in an ironic way. ]]> 2022-11-16 04:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/atf6565/crlp2y9b95sz33vb/wish/2386020517