Language research that promotes polite, peaceful, and productive discourse online
07 Dec
Social

Positive Politeness on YouTube

by Richard Beazer
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Have you wondered how to express positive politeness on the internet? Read this article to find out how! It’s no secret that the internet contains...
07 Dec
Social

Algospeak and the Euphemisms of the Internet

by Isabel Tueller
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Algospeak, or internet euphemisms that are used to get around social medias’ algorithms that ban certain words, have picked up attention. But are euphemisms used...
07 Dec
Social

Periods: Polite to Use or Not to Use

by Sarah Elliott
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Has a message or post with a period at the end ever made you feel like the message was very abrupt or angry? Periods have...
07 Dec
Professional

What Brand Do You Trust? How Mission Statements Shape Loyalty 

by Jackson LeMone
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Language is the silent catalyst in brand trust—A company’s mission statement wields words to influence consumer perception and trust. In the dynamic landscape of business,...