Naming and Identity
choosing names can be a powerful way to make statements about...
cultural identity
What is the process of adapting one's speech pattern to match others?
Convergence
This form of speech mannerism increases negative judgments
disclaimer
conflict causing language
disruptive language
What type of statements should you use to portray your feelings and behaviors?
"I" statements
Most popular girls names in the 1900s
Bertha, Ethel, Mildred
Speaking in a way that emphasizes their differences
divergence
Speakers who don't have these mannerisms are seen as more competent, dynamic and attractive
powerless speech mannerisms
the three types of disruptive languages
fact-opinion, fact-inference, emotive
Correct this:
"You upset me when you do that"
"I get upset when you do that"
Most popular girls names in 2013
Madison, Ava, Isabella
What is one of the most problematic goals of divergence?
creating norms of who has the right to use certain words
communicating in a way that saves face for both the sender and receivers
politeness
Disruptive habit using opinion based arguments
fact-opinion
What are all the types of responsible statements?
"It" "We" "But" "You" and "I"
Studies showed that people with unusual names suffered from...
psychological and emotional disturbances
Studies showed when couples used similar language styles it increased the length of their relationship by...
50%
This type of language when too powerful may intimidate or annoy others.
assertive
Disruptive habit using inferential statements
fact-inference
What type of statement was used to change this:
"This class is too hard"
"I should study more"
"I" statement
researchers suggest giving distinctive names are a symbol of what?
solidarity
Teens who adopt the same vocabulary of slang are illustrating...
Linguistic solidarity
this can add or detract from a speakers power to influence others
language patterns
The disruptive habit of obscuring your language
emotive
How should you fix "but" statements
express positives and negatives separately