West on Slang and Its Usage: The Guardian
Communication Studies Professor Richard West weighs in on a millennial lifestyle and wellness editor’s quest to stop using LOL for a week. West says that the audience matters when using words; “integrity” can come into question.
If people are going to use slang, they need to read the room. They need to understand that there’s a consequence and reflect on it before they start inserting it into their language.
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