I guess if the singular purpose of language is to successfully communicate intent then perhaps its no reason to worry that people use it in varied ways. English which is a difficult language to master has its own versions based on what is spoken on a large and contiguous land mass i.e. there are American, Indian and Australian versions aside from the Queen's version.
Then there is of course the evolution of the language itself from Old English and its Ye and Yonders to contemporary version that we comprehend to the modern day incarnation in the form of LMAO.
Outside of the actual words, the grammar which constitutes the rule book on usage or arrangement of words gets butchered from country to country. Spellings do too. Dialects are also another nuance of the same language but spoken with distinct accents and undertones.
What may be formally prescribed as a way to construct sentences may be completely decimated when in use by a less erudite person. However, take it from the Chinese or folks from the Andhra region of India (excuse the stereotype) that inspite of their categorical disconnect with (language) formality they are some of the most successful individuals around.
So moral of this discourse is its the 'same difference' if you know the language or not as long as you can make it the other person's problem to figure it out.
I like chocolates. Godiva Dark with Almonds - not sure of the naked woman on the horse to be the icon of some choice cocoa based products but tastes good. Started in Belgium but now owned by some Turks. Cadburys - Fruit and Nut Milk Bars - awesome combination of dried fruit pieces along with a medley of nuts makes your toungue dance - started by a Brit now owen by Kraft USA. Lindt Hazelnut spheres - made by a Swiss confectioner are divine balls that melt in your mouth with a lingering nutty taste Ghirardelli Milk Crisp Squares - crunchy and light these milk squares are easy on the palate but pack some serious calories - all good I say! Originally founded by an Italian who moved around till he landed in SF Bay today also owned by the Swiss Lindt empire.
yes, you have a point there..hearing an Andhra guy say paper (Pyaaper) is well, ROFL. But the entertainment quotient is up, if not the stock market and the GDP..
ReplyDeleteLike consumer confidence which was up according to reports.. They did not say confidence in what .. I suspect it was in the confirmation that we are screwed
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