"Stead" - One of the words that I caught from the couple who was gossiping 'bout their friends behind me. It reminds me how I thought this word was. To be describing two persons being in love and in an official relationship. No matter how I look at it...it never seems very apt.



Without looking at them, a stereotypical image floated across my mind. Perhaps one of those still in secondary school...perhaps the "hooligans" in school.



With that scenario aside, the importance of language spoken especially has been reiterated. I gladly admit that how one's culture, environment, and exposure have groomed or rather educated one to be relatively proficient in one language. With a combination of these factors, one can almost readily make a safe guess on the social status of a person. Even though we always say not to judge a book by its cover..but personally I think it's a safe gauge of the most basic status and background of one.



Like how 'Chinky-ness' has been coined upon me at the moment of utterance, different impressions are formed when one speak. Especially so, I'm talking about English. It dawned upon me that no matter how much effort u put into your most outer appearance...the 'beautiful moments' would be more than spoilt the moment you speak.



In other cases, good language can have you get away more so than someone who uses a crude one. ...given the same issue. With a different lanaguage used, the impression people have on you can (almost) flip 360180degrees around.



And we all know..good language allows one to progress MORE easily.



Enough being said..since im not in a fantastic position to talk bout language..but it jolly well serves a good reminder to me to constantly put in effort to rectify the wrongs of my language and to learn, learn and learn. I wouldn't blame anyone when they correct me..sometimes I thank them for it....despite the fact that yes..it is quite awkward at times....







Fate loves to make fun of people.

Labels: inner voices, Reflections

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