Using seemingly innocuous words like ‘I’ and ‘we’ reveals more about our psyche than we think. Language is one of the key faculties that sets humans apart from other primates. And, the way we use language speaks volumes about ourselves.
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Using seemingly innocuous words like ‘I’ and ‘we’ reveals more about our psyche than we think. Language is one of the key faculties that sets humans apart from other primates. And, the way we use language speaks volumes about ourselves.
“I can’t believe they are continuing to find more ways for us to connect,” wrote an old school friend who linked up with me on yet another social media site. Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest—we have myriad ways…
Six classmates meet in the college canteen to discuss their group project which is due in a month’s time. The group has been assigned to find ways of reducing energy consumption on campus. The suggestions will be judged on efficacy,…
Heads turned every time Mahika walked into the college canteen. Besides being on the college basketball team, she was also a part-time model. Spiffily dressed, her outfits were both admired and dissected. While everyone on campus knew Mahika, she was……
When the going gets tough, it is okay to ask for assistance Next week seems daunting. Besides completing and submitting practical records for three subjects, you have to prepare quiz questions for an
Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggressiveness. There are differences You are in the midst of studying when a friend who is done with her exams calls and wants to discuss whether she should break up with her boyfriend. Deep down,…
Dealing with mistakes with grace can make a huge difference You forget your best friend’s birthday. Or, you show up an hour late for a dinner with your colleagues. You submit your project a day after the deadline. You borrow…
Spend time to find the most suitable mentor. Forging a career path that is satisfying on multiple fronts involves intelligence, grit and acumen. A job in which you are continually growing, both professionally and intrinsically, is an ideal that many…
Just listening to others can make your interactions more positive. “You’ve put on so much weight since I last saw you.” “Oh no! You’ve started balding.” “I know a good dentist who can straighten your son’s crooked teeth.” We, Indians,…
Adopting an open outlook towards the ‘other’, and accepting diversity in its myriad hues broadens one’s horizon. Recent events in the news suggest that the world is growing more insular and polarised. The tragic shooting at Orlando, and Brexit exemplify…
Aruna Sankaranarayanan is the author of Zero Limits: Things Every 20 Something Should Know. She was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years.