In: Psychology
1. All social groups and families can be considered speech
communities meaning they have their own unique language. Reflect on
the words you use in your groups of friends, coworkers, clubs, etc.
and create a list of 15 WORDS that make up your own language.
Discuss the origins of these words in your language and provide a
definition for each of the words on the list. Internet, texting
jargon, and acronyms can apply to this activity.
LIST of 15 WORDS:
2. Consider the following quote, “Meaning is in people not words.”
Describe the words on your list and how they relate to this quote.
What happens when you use these words in other groups?
The words used in my group of friends, coworkers, clubs etc are:(GenZ and Millenials use such vocabulary quite often when communicating)
Meaning is in people not words. Since these words are part of the vocabulary of the current youths in the world it may not be understood by the older generations. The words begin from groups that often socialize and spend time together, usually for leisure and to catch up. People are the ones who give such significance to a message. Different people can understand the same words differently.The meaning of a message depends on the receivers experiences, values and beliefs. The meaning someone is trying to convey is not just in what they are saying, but also how they say it. Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice all contribute to this. Meaning is subjective in people as well. Each individual can provide meaning and symbolism to words just as artists do with abstract paintings or visual arts like films where colours and certain objects may hold a symbolic representation or meaning.