DO INNUENDOS HELP PRESERVE RELATIONSHIPS? (S1 EP11)
The Life Of The Mind by Steven Pinker
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The Dual Purpose of Language
When we use language, we're really doing two things. We are conveying some kind of message but also negotiating and ratifying our social relationship. The dual purpose of language explains why it's often so madingly complex. By calibrating your language just right, you could get the potential benefit of a dis-onist cop without the cost of bribing an honest cop.
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