Language

Language

1. How and why does the language we use to describe something, or the name we give it matter?

   • Names are more than identification, they shape how others think of us, the way we view ourselves, and the way we act.

2. Why is routine talk important in our relationships?

   • Routine talk is important in our relationships because it acknowledges a person, it helps build a relationship, and it's simple.

3. Explain in-group and out-group language and how do these terms signify with or separation from a particular group.

   • In group language can signify with a group like an inside joke or badly used such as bullying. An out group is like an ethnic group such as teens vs. elders.

4. What are the differences between powerful and powerless speech? List the different types of powerless speech and how each form gives up power. When might each form of speech be better for specific situations?

   • Powerful speech is direct and forceful while powerless speech uses hedges and hesitations.
   • Disclaimer-gives up power by attempting to distance speaker from remarks that may be unwelcome. Politeness-gives up power by wanting to be polite and to save face.
   • Use powerful speech when wanting something for yourself but not being rude about it, use it when you are leading and have authority. Use powerless speech when you don't have the authority and when you want to be polite to someone.

5. How/why "I" language takes ownership and how/why "You" language sounds accusatory.

   • I language takes ownership by expressing your own thoughts and taking responsibility for your faults or accomplishments.
   • You language sounds accusatory by singling out the other person and could make the other person defensive because their faults whether true or not are the only things being acknowledged.

6. What are the more common barriers to achieve a clear understanding of language?

   • Be open minded, ask a lot of questions so that you don't jump to conclusions, and be respectful.