All Ears English Podcast AEE 2272: Don't Be an English Outlier
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Sep 18, 2024 The journey to becoming fluent in English involves overcoming feelings of being an 'outlier.' Cultural differences in rules, like jaywalking, reveal personal backgrounds. Exploring language nuances, they discuss exceptions and effective communication. Punctuality and vocabulary expansion are highlighted as key factors in understanding social dynamics. Finally, the importance of recognizing societal trends, like food waste, encourages deeper conversations in everyday life.
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Rule Following
- Follow rules for an organized society that functions well.
- Jaywalking is an exception, especially common in Northeast urban areas like New York City.
Explaining Exceptions
- Use "the exception, not the rule" to explain rare occurrences.
- You can also say "the exception rather than the rule," which sounds more formal.
Late Example
- Someone is late, but it's unusual for them.
- The speaker uses "the exception, not the rule" to suggest giving them a break.
