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16 hours ago · e. In linguistics, code-switching or language alternation occurs when a speaker alternates between two or more languages, or language varieties, in the context of a single conversation or situation. Code-switching is different from plurilingualism in that plurilingualism refers to the ability of an individual to use multiple languages, [1 ...
16 hours ago · When interacting with people from different cultures, it’s important to be aware of cultural sensitivities and avoid common faux pas. Americans, like people everywhere, have their own set of cultural norms and taboos. Here are 15 things you should never say to an American and explanations for why they might be offensive or off-putting.
16 hours ago · The (American-) English word cookie, derives from Dutch koekje (or in the Hollandic dialect koekie which has a similar pronunciation as English cookie). Stroopwafel, this iconic Dutch cookie is a thin waffle, made in a pizelle pan, is sliced horizontally and filled with a layer of syrup. It originates in the city of Gouda.
16 hours ago · This article is part of a series on Conservatism in the United States Schools Compassionate Fiscal Fusion Libertarian Moderate Movement Neo Paleo Progressive Social Traditionalist Principles American exceptionalism Anti-communism Christian nationalism Classical liberalism Constitutionalism Familialism Family values Federalism States' rights Judeo-Christian values Individualism Law and order ...
16 hours ago · Bracket. A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. [3] They come in four main pairs of shapes, as given in the box to the right, which also gives their names, that vary between British and American English. [1] ".
16 hours ago · Official status. Greek, in its modern form, is the official language of Greece, where it is spoken by almost the entire population. [30] It is also the official language of Cyprus (nominally alongside Turkish) and the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (alongside English ). [31]
16 hours ago · The Caribbean (/ ˌ k ær ɪ ˈ b iː ən, k ə ˈ r ɪ b i ən / KARR-ih-BEE-ən, kə-RIB-ee-ən, locally / ˈ k ær ɪ b iː æ n / KARR-ih-bee-an; Spanish: el Caribe; French: les Caraïbes; Dutch: de Caraïben) is a subregion of the Americas that includes the Caribbean Sea and its islands, some of which are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some of which border both the Caribbean Sea and ...
