I know that most of you will feel me on this post! I like so many of my peers are living a double life. Before you call the authorities in hopes of obtaining a large reward for my capture, let me explain. At work and out in the "world" we speak (or try to speak - GW) in correct English and carry ourselves in a dignified and acceptable manner. Our diction matches those around us. You won't find any "ebonic" like phrases or words slipping out. We have mastered the language and can keep up with the best of ‘em. Now the duality comes into play when we get around each other. We become much more relaxed in our speech and let the curses and “ain’t”s flow freely. This is not to say that all of us speak in ebonics or act straight “ignant” as soon as we walk through our front doors and slip off our shoes, but there is a definite difference in language and behavior.
All that to say, here is a prime example of the duality. (I forgot to mention that anger or some other strong emotion can also cause us to switch) Notice how ol’ boy changes when he swallows the bug. (I can’t stop laughing!!!)
Bug in Mouth Brings Out the Street in Reporter - Watch more free videos
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