Language unites us

Just yesterday, I've realized the importance of language. I saw a Malay lady in her twenties sitting at a table. I've went to sit with her of all the empty tables that were available at that time-being. While waiting for my food to be served, we had a few light conversations. Soon, her parents came and sat down with us. Honestly, i think if she were another person, she would have speak negation by politely tell me that the seats are occupied. Yet, when her parents came, uncle and aunt said Hi as well as Lina introduced them to me.

Throughout our talk, Lina and uncle have used English language to speak to me. Their language proficiency in a foreign language signifies working class people. At times, Lina has to perform language divergence to share our conversation with aunt. This scenario has made me aware that it is language that unite all of us regardless of race, country, culture or gender. The fact that both genders perform different conversational styles is also authentic. As an acknowledgement for their act in parting to me, Lina expressed "bye". On the other hand, uncle said "nice to meet you!".

Another doubt has poped in my mind again after that situation. What if we have all speak distinct slangs and jargons?

I think the conversation would transform slightly.=)

Communication gave birth to language. Subsequently, language is the reason for various worldwide professions. Namely, jobs that include psychologists, magazine editor and broadcast readers. Moreover, language is use by businessman to manipulate the minds of other business dealers and customers. Influential or powerful words used by children across the world to persuade their parents on buying their indulgements are in the forms of "please", "may" and "would".

I would like to end here with an attractive quote by Julia penelope. "Language forces us to perceive the world as man presents it to us."
( credits to http://www.quotegarden.com/language.html)

Thank you.

Composed by Ho bee Ling, Gervenne