The chapter delves into the difficulties faced by multilingual individuals in expressing themselves at work, sharing personal anecdotes of language mixing. It also explores the impact of the internet on language usage, discussing word poverty, decline in communication skills, use of slang and emojis, and the importance of clear communication in both professional and personal contexts.
Have you ever been tongue-tied at crucial moments, struggling to articulate your thoughts clearly? Picture this: you're in a high-stakes conversation, the perfect argument or compliment is just beyond reach, and all you can manage is a lackluster "wow, amazing." It's a common plight - when we need them the most, our words seem to shy away behind a screen. Why does this happen? / Shaobing, a commonly seen Chinese bread, is listed as the world's 50 best breads (20:40). On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill