How Language Is Used in the Workplace
Spoken Language Study – Social Attitudes to Spoken Language
Investigate speech that is particular to a workplace.
ESSAY PLAN
* spoken language used in working environment, my job as a QS, spoken word different in different settings eg, HQ or construction site, professional language * use of jargon, three letter acronyms, unique to an office eg, CVR's etc, technical language, used frequently, humorous re new employees, don't have a clue what is being said * buzz words, mention text speaking, professional buzz words made fun of – Bull Bingo, explain game and give eg, can download a bingo card, used in boring meetings * computer language, used by software users not IT professionals eg Trakker etc, passer-by won't understand conversation, mention experience with an accountant * compare office and normal language, body language, eye contact, lies, move when exaggerate a story, clench fists, courses on body language * general spoken language is office is professional too, no slang, swearing and respectful (unless on a construction site), very non-PC (acronym) * certain types of people speak differently, can't chose who you work with, personality clashes, not children * yes men, power shared is knowledge lost, using buzz word here, poor communicators, life long use of jargon so can't talk normally to explain things, * no gossip or chatter like in a supermarket which is less relaxed, heads down butts up, can lead to tension, blow off steam in breaks or social events outside of work, get to know work mates personally, can create a better working environment, efficient and effective * summary – formal, diplomatic, tactful and direct. Save their own skins type of people, learn from your own mistakes, many people are outspoken and tactless, curbed in office, think before speaking, don't speak your mind, speak how you expect to be spoken to, open, formal, to the point
Spoken Language Study – Social Attitudes to Spoken Language
Investigate speech that is particular to a workplace.
ESSAY PLAN
* spoken language used in working environment, my job as a QS, spoken word different in different settings eg, HQ or construction site, professional language * use of jargon, three letter acronyms, unique to an office eg, CVR's etc, technical language, used frequently, humorous re new employees, don't have a clue what is being said * buzz words, mention text speaking, professional buzz words made fun of – Bull Bingo, explain game and give eg, can download a bingo card, used in boring meetings * computer language, used by software users not IT professionals eg Trakker etc, passer-by won't understand conversation, mention experience with an accountant * compare office and normal language, body language, eye contact, lies, move when exaggerate a story, clench fists, courses on body language * general spoken language is office is professional too, no slang, swearing and respectful (unless on a construction site), very non-PC (acronym) * certain types of people speak differently, can't chose who you work with, personality clashes, not children * yes men, power shared is knowledge lost, using buzz word here, poor communicators, life long use of jargon so can't talk normally to explain things, * no gossip or chatter like in a supermarket which is less relaxed, heads down butts up, can lead to tension, blow off steam in breaks or social events outside of work, get to know work mates personally, can create a better working environment, efficient and effective * summary – formal, diplomatic, tactful and direct. Save their own skins type of people, learn from your own mistakes, many people are outspoken and tactless, curbed in office, think before speaking, don't speak your mind, speak how you expect to be spoken to, open, formal, to the point
Spoken Language Study – Social Attitudes to Spoken Language