Valerie Fridland
@fridlandvalerie
Sociolinguist and author, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. Next up: Why We Talk Funny: The Science of Accent coming spring 2026!
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http://valeriefridland.com 09-04-2021 19:17:28
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Such a fun time talking with Jonathon Small about what drives our "likes" and "literallys" - check it out! WriteAboutNowPod writeaboutnowmedia.com/podcast/2024/5…
“There’s a bit of a gray area between the words we actually say and how they can be interpreted, giving us a lot of wiggle room between telling the complete truth and lying,” explains Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
The way people talk — even more than the content of what they say — can signal their political leanings. Here's how, explains Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
Why do we say “like,” like, all the time? Jonquilyn Hill interviewing Valerie Fridland on Vox. Allison wants to sound more mature. “When I’ve been in internship interviews or job interviews, I do my best to speak more eloquently." vox.com/explain-it-to-…
What happens when politics gets involved with a verb? Nothing good...Check out my investigation into "misspoke"'s sordid past for The Conversation: Misspoke: The long and winding road to becoming a political weasel word theconversation.com/misspoke-the-l… via The Conversation U.S.
"Being willing to put in a little time and effort can go a long way in making those with less familiar names feel more valued and that makes schools, workplaces and, yes, even political podiums better for everyone," writes Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
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"Rebel with a Clause" is currently the most popular Film & Video Kickstarter campaign on Earth. Thank you so much, those of you who have supported it since Brandt Johnson and I launched it yesterday. Shares gratefully accepted. (Link in next tweet.)
Excited to announce the latest Element in our Cambridge Elements in Sociolinguistic series. Open access for a limited period so download sooner rather than later! CUP Linguistics
Given the importance of color as an attentional signal, it is not surprising that, over time, certain colors become associated with specific meanings and emotions. Here’s how, by Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
"Whether talking about a toilet, a person soliciting prostitutes, or an unknown person, the name John is a prime example of how a name can take on a vast range of meanings," explains Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
Conversational style—and topics—are less linked to gender than they are to the typical roles and activities in which men and women take part. This is why, by Valerie Fridland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/langua…
Ever wondered about the history behind the many names for soda? Wonder no longer... Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate theconversation.com/pop-soda-or-co… via The Conversation U.S.