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I came across this on a post here on LinkedIn and here are my views:- In today's globalized world, it's common to come across people who speak English as a second language. However, it's also common to witness a double standard in how people respond to those who speak broken English. While some may find it funny or dismissive when hearing someone speaking imperfect English, others show understanding and even offer to correct them. It's important to keep in mind that speaking broken English often means that the person knows another language. This is a valuable skill that should be appreciated and respected, rather than ridiculed. In fact, being able to communicate in multiple languages is a talent that should be admired. Therefore, it's essential to show patience and empathy towards anyone navigating multiple languages. This can be done by listening carefully, asking questions to clarify, and avoiding making fun of their accent or grammar mistakes. Remember, language is more than just words. It's a way to connect, understand, and appreciate different cultures and perspectives. So let's all strive to be more understanding and respectful towards those who speak English as a second language.

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Words matter. What they actually mean from their root and how they used matter and tell an entire story below the surface. Let me show you what I mean. Diversity Middle English: from Old French diversite, from Latin diversitas, from diversus 'diverse', past participle of divertere 'turn aside' (see divert). divert = verb [with object] 1 cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land. • [no object] (of a vehicle or person) change course: an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly. • reallocate (something, especially money or resources) to a different purpose: more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions. 2 draw (the attention) of someone (away) from something: public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism. • entertain or amuse: although the audience members were diverted by this new symphony, critics disliked it. divert late Middle English: via French from Latin divertere, from di-'aside' vertere 'to turn'. 1 an instance of turning something aside from its course: a diversion of resources from defense to civil research. 2 an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert > divide > degrade > dependence > devour and destroy > dominate Plurality adjective 1 Grammar denoting more than one, or (in languages with dual number) more than two: [postpositive] : the first person plural. • more than one in number: the meanings of the text are plural. 2 containing several diverse elements: a plural society. noun Grammar a plural word or form. • [in singular] the plural number: the verb is in the plural. late Middle English: from Old French pluralite, from late Latin pluralitas, from Latin pluralis 'relating to more than one' (see plural) late Middle English: from Old French plurel or Latin pluralis, from plus, plur- 'more'. Universality From Middle English universe, from Old French univers, from Latin universum (“all things, as a whole, the universe”), neuter of universus (“all together, whole, entire, collective, general, literally turned or combined into one”), from uni-, combining form of unus (“one”) versus (“turned”), perfect passive participle of vertō (“to turn”). Unity in plurality E Pluribus Unum: out of many one. Out of many peoples one people… as in a plurality of parts making up the whole in unity. Now which path would you prefer? The one which diverts into divisions and a focus on differences or the one which converges into unity and focused on a shared commonality in worldviews, respect and purpose in unity? As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves The image below is not a statement on climate change as some will be tempted in their confirmation biases to assume. It is a visual statement on society itself and the people thereof in the nation.

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I had lunch with my dad today and he was telling all these stories about his youth when he starts to describe an incident with his mortal enemy. *record scratch* Wait, what? Mortal. Enemy??? It wasn’t so much the concept of having one. I’m sure we all had one at some point in our lives. I’ve had them too. No, it was his use of that phrase that stopped the conversation for me. My dad doesn’t normally speak in full English with us. It’s always a mix with Korean because, as my sister likes to call the parents, they are ESL. English as a 2nd language. Actually, for my parents, English is more likely a 3rd or 4th language. But regardless, while it’s the language we mostly speak, it’s not their most comfortable. Which means we grew up listening to a very specific kind of English, a specific grammar, limited vocabulary. Or rather, a limited category of vocabulary. Anything related to food is expert. Anything related to our chosen professions, nearly nonexistent. But it goes both ways, too. My Korean is great if we need to order food and I know exactly when and how I’ve pissed off my parents. But I had to teach myself how to describe my major, and later, the law I practice, using the correct Korean terms and mostly through Google translate (and Netflix k-dramas). It’s fine- we figured out how to communicate with each other. Growing up like this probably helped me communicate with others, mostly since being able to intuit context and fill in the blanks was a necessary skill in our home. Every conversation in English requires the agility of swapping out vocabulary words. Ask my mom if she understands that my clients require expertise in M&A diligence and deep understanding of current IP issues and she will nod yes. But I know the difference between a nod that means, “wtf did you just say” and a nod that means, “I’m not interested,” so I’ll swiftly pivot to, “I help companies buy other companies” and then I get the collective, “ooooh they need lawyers for that?” 🤷🏻♀️ So imagine my total shock hearing my dad talk about his Mortal Enemy in a full on English conversation. I had to ask him where he learned this, because it was so incongruous with our usual conversations. Turns out, his Mortal Enemy was the store down the street that kept stealing his newspapers before his store opened. Ah, competitors. Thieves, yes. But he was talking about his competition. I think maybe I’ve learned something new myself and I’ll just start calling competitors Mortal Enemies. So next time I want to tell them about the latest antitrust update, I’ll just say it’s the laws to prevent Mortal Enemies from doing bad things together. 👍🏻

Below-the-threshold warfare often relies on diversionary tactics. These can include disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks meant to distract, or even economic pressure. The goal is to misdirect an opponent's attention and resources away from core vulnerabilities. How does diversion shape modern conflict? In below-the-threshold warfare, actors may deliberately create crises or amplify existing tensions to mask their true goals. This forces opponents to react, diverting resources and potentially creating opportunities for exploitation. Cognitive and information warfare use diversion to: * Overwhelm: Flood people with too much information, making it hard to focus on what's important. * Distract: Introduce shocking or controversial content to derail thought processes. * Exhaust: Force people to spend time and energy debunking falsehoods, wearing them down. * Divide: Spread polarizing content to stir up conflict and undermine trust. Here's how diversion fits into the triggered response modality: Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert (attention from key issues) > divide (society) > degrade (critical thinking) > dependence (on misleading sources) > devour and destroy (truth) > dominate How this process creates division in society: * Distortion and Deception: Initial misrepresentation of facts triggers confusion and distrust. * Diversion: Attention is shifted to manufactured controversies, fueling emotional responses rather than rational debate. * Division: People are driven into opposing camps based on these manipulated narratives. * Degradation: The ability to discern fact from fiction erodes, hindering constructive dialogue. * Domination: This fractured landscape is easily exploited to push specific agendas and solidify power. As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves #disinformation #infowar #socialmanipulation #propaganda #divideandconquer #triggeredresponse #cognitivewarfare #manufacturedcontroversy #trusterosion #metawar #natsec #unrestrictedwarfare #maligninfluence

It was fantastic connecting with everyone last night at the NNC meeting! The night’s highlight was Anna Newsome creative game to translate English idioms into our mother tongue. From 'this is how the cookie crumbles' to 'it's on the backburner,' it was not only fun but also a great exercise in cross-cultural communication. Idioms are an important part of language because they add color, depth, and nuance to communication. They are expressions or phrases that have a figurative meaning, which is often different from their literal meaning. Here are some reasons why you might want to learn idioms: 1. Understand native speakers better: Idioms are commonly used by native speakers of a language, and if you don't know what they mean, you might miss out on the nuances of their communication. 2. Communicate more effectively: Idioms simplify expressing complex ideas, making language more engaging. 3. Improve your language skills: Learning idioms can help expand your vocabulary and deepen comprehension of grammar and syntax. 4. To sound more fluent: If you can use idioms correctly, it can make you sound more fluent and natural in the language. Looking forward to more engaging sessions like this in the future! #NNCmeeting #LanguageFun #Idioms #CrossCulturalCommunication

On this 'Mother Language Day', let's resolve to * Read, Write and Express in one's mother tongue - even professional content. You will be amazed to see how versatile and timeless your motherlanguage is. * Use technical terms is your mother language as much as possible. It's great fun and revelation how your 'vernacular' language is capable of carry highly technical and complex 'Global' concepts. * Respect the other person's mother tongue and not to judge the person with his/her proficiency in a foreign language. Rather appreciate language skills in 'foreign language'.

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