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1. Falling Out of Like.

Author

Wanket, Maureen O'Leary

Subjects
*LIKE (The English word), *LEXICON, *POPULAR culture, *SPEECH pattern, *STUDENTS, *HABIT
Abstract

The article reflects on the pervasiveness of the word like in the cultural lexicon. It emphasizes that this speech pattern has nothing to do with the intelligence of the speaker. It explains the various purposes of the word for the speaker. It argues that this kind of academic speech have implications for students' social and intellectual habits.

Published
2006
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2. Speaking Professionally.

Author

MCGREGOR, DEBORAH B.

Subjects
*COMMUNICATION methodology, *ORAL communication, *PROFESSIONAL-client communication, *SPEECH pattern, *LEGAL representation, *LIKE (The English word)
Abstract

The article focuses on recognition and elimination of filler words such as "like" and "OK" by lawyers while communicating professionally with clients and during legal presentations. Topics discussed include recognizing speech patterns to eliminate meaningless words, taking pauses while communicating to avoid filler words, and visualizing phrases and words before speaking them.

Published
2016

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