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The area of theory that is related to my investigation is that people change the way that they speak depending on the context and who they are speaking to.

A Women’s magazine

                Have you ever thought that people, such as your partners, treat and speak to you differently compared to other people such as their friends? Well this could actually be true.  It is said that people, including you, change the way they talk depending on who you are speaking to. When you think about it, it makes sense; you wouldn’t speak to the Queen the same as you speak to your sister that just wouldn’t be right would it?  You would naturally change the tone and politeness of what you are saying.  This is just so natural to us we just don’t notice it anymore. However there are also times when you change language to stand out.  We all have been through that important interview, where you want to stand out so you try to say something smart to stand out. Whether it works is another issue but you tried. This again shows we change the way we speak.

A scientific magazine for well-educated non English- specialists over 20

                How can the language we use in day to day life, influence the way in which we speak to certain people. Theorists debate elements of language, just as scientists debate topics such as how the Earth was created.  Why we use certain language depending on who the audience is said to be because we want the person who we are speaking to, to understand and agree with what we say. It makes the audience feel like you are similar to them, epically if you use the same body language. It has become so natural to our brain to change the language we use, we don’t even realise that we do this.

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Many of us have teenagers and children that speak to us in a way in which we don’t understand or in which we don’t agree with. Well there may be a way of creating a better conversation and relationship with our children.  There has been research done that suggests that if you speak or present yourself in a similar way to who you are speaking to, it helps create a good relationship. Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting you use a lot of slang and wear clothes that you wouldn’t wear.  There are things you can do to help you adapt the way you speak to them. Research suggests that by simply speaking about common interests, using similar body language and using a similar tone with your voice, can give the impression that you are someone similar to them who they can speak to.