All too often, we slip into communication, in writing or in speaking, that do not communicate as directly a meaning we intend. In a world where attention span is short and hearing is bad (figuratively especially), speaking and writing directly certainly has merits, if we want our audiences to actually respond.
Tag: linguistics
Each culture has its own unique nuances and “tao” (道, “way”) of doing things. There needs to be a mutual respect for each culture’s ways and methods, rather than imagine one method is better than another.
Did you notice that there are more and more people learning a third language, apart from their mother tongue and a working language? Why?
Many of us are equipped for the new frontier without putting too much thought into it. And yet, are we empowering the next generation too?