Interesting. Steven Pinker-Language as a Window into Human Nature (X-post from r/psychology)

SilverBack_Ace · 2011-03-03T15:15:53+00:00

Wow... talk about really defining the situation I was expecting a talk about connotations in speech and word choice but this idea is just as awesome and an eye opener. I'm sure this applies to body language in much the same way.

I learned 2 things:

I use indirect speech frequently, and it is probably because i'm not sure of what relationship I'm in or in some cases refuse define it.

I value mutual knowledge when it comes to concerns and apprehension... I introduce resistance by talking about certain things in specific ways because I refuse to leave it uncertain (stop being a lawyer and worrying about liability). If you need an example: Imagine saying "I am going to pick you up, ok?" before playfully picking up your friend off the ground.

I'm also very honest about my own fears and basically "PUT WAY TOO MUCH OUT THERE" its not that its bad to say stuff I just shouldn't talk about it with certain people. For example: you can't consult with your girlfriend about whether you should be with her though many people will, feeling that they are being honest but are really introducing mutual knowledge that the person who obviously wants to be with you can use to keep you with them.

Title	Interesting. Steven Pinker-Language as a Window into Human Nature (X-post from r/psychology)
Author	hanus_man33
Upvotes	2
Comments	1
Date	March 3, 2011 7:47 AM UTC (15 years ago)
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