Monday, December 21, 2009

Linguistics and ranges of "politeness" across cultures

A one or two line introduction is not fair for this article. The Economist says "Life is getting friendlier but less interesting. Blame technology, globalisation and feminism," but in truth it is an expose on how small nuances in communication are lost between languages.

English, although seemingly positive to break down social class barriers, can miss the mark for intimacy. Read the full Economist article here.

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .