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Virginia Gonzales

Learning a new word or phrase, especially slang, goes outside just being able to use it in

a grammatically correct sentence. Although that plays a huge part in actually using the new

slang language for the younger audience to either accept you or to even understand you. Here

are some important aspects to consider when learning the new language of the younger kids

these days.

An observation I made was when we were at my sons birthday party. My nieces and

nephews were sitting at a table eating the tacos and food we had. They were calling each other

“big backs”. I went over to sit a bit closer and they were talking to each other about school and

how it was mid. They were talking about how they had to run the mile and it was “skibidy Ohio

rizz”. Listening to them talk seemed like it was a whole new language. They were so fluent in

the language as well. The did use some hand language movements to that I wasn’t aware what

they meant. I didn’t ask but they did do it back to each other. One hand movement was the

“rizz” movement. You tap your nose with your pointer finger then draw a line along your jaw

line. Its supposedly a move you do to others to see how attractive you are.

One part would be using it in context correctly. Understanding where and when it's

appropriate to use the words or phrases. For instance, "Skibidy " might be used in a positive, or

negative way or even just a filler word in the middle of a conversation. Another way to use

these words would also to know who your audience is when talking. Knowing who you are

communicating with can dictate whether a word is appropriate to say or not. Slang often

changes between age groups or social circles. So would I use Skibidy toilet rizz, to my elders?
Probably not. They would look at me like I am speaking another language. When in reality, the

slang is close to another language.

Gestures and body language are important components of how we communicate with

each other, often understanding emotions, intentions, and social cues that words alone may

not fully express. Here’s a few examples of how gestures and body language play a part in

communication and language. Gestures can emphasize what is being said. For example, being a

hand talker is when you are having a conversation with someone and you are describing an

object may use your hands to show the size and the width of it. Having hand movements when

communicating can help get your message across to the other person. Another way of

communication is body language. Body language can show feelings of excitement, anger, or

nervousness, or sadness, often more powerful than words. For instance, crossed arms might

signal being upset and closed off, while having your hands to your side moving around might

signal having the willingness to be open to communication. In cultural ways, gestures can have

different meanings in different cultures. Such as in the Asian cultures, maintaining a modest

posture such as bowing with your hands together in a praying form, shows respect, while in

Western cultures, direct eye contact is often encouraged. In Mexican culture, giving a kiss on

the cheek to family and friends is considered being respectful. Some ways in body language that

are looked down upon would be if you were pointing at others, crossing your arms, or invading

others space when it’s not wanted.

The anthropological view of language emphasizes that it is not purely a cognitive or

practical achievement but extremely embedded in social and cultural contexts. Language is a
key way we interact with each other. It helps us communicate, form relationships, and express

who we are and what we want. Through language, communities create shared values and

traditions, passing down cultural knowledge and stories from one generation to the next.

Without having language, we wouldn’t be able to do any of those. Life would be silent and

unknown.

The meaning of words can change depending on the context of the conversation and

which culture you are around. Different cultures use different expressions and metaphors that

mirror their unique perspectives while possibly in another culture it could be depicted as

inappropriate or inconsiderate. Language can also show power differences in culture. For

example, using formal titles or specialized language can create walls when speaking to others

who don’t understand. In addition, language can promote social change. Trying to protect

language rights and keep indigenous languages alive shows how important language is to who

we are and our cultural background. Native tribes across the world try to keep their language

alive by teaching their children their history of their language to this day.

The anthropological view sees language as both a social and cognitive skill, showing how

complex it is. Language isn’t just something we learn, it changes and grows with our social

interactions and culture. Looking at language this way helps us better understand how people

communicate and the diversity of human societies.

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