Do Black People Need To Code Switch To Become Successful?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2024
- In this episode, Rashad Bilal and guest Andre Iguodala, joined by Evan Turner, engage in a thought-provoking discussion about authenticity in communication, entrepreneurship, and navigating different social spaces. The conversation delves into the concept of code-switching, relatability, and the delicate balance that black individuals in positions of power face as they climb the ladder of success.
The theme initially arises as Iguodala recounts a childhood experience, detailing his mother's adeptness at adjusting her tone and demeanor when speaking to individuals from different backgrounds. Iguodala shares how this early exposure instilled in him an understanding of the necessity to adapt to various social environments, a practice commonly known as code-switching. This anecdote lays the foundation for a deep exploration of the dual identity many black professionals adopt to succeed in diverse professional and personal settings.
Evan Turner contributes to the discussion by emphasizing the need to maintain authenticity while acknowledging the occasional need to modify language and behavior based on the audience. His experience of navigating rooms that might prompt feelings of impostor syndrome resonates with many, as he stresses the importance of drawing confidence from personal achievements and the understanding that success is attainable despite challenging circumstances.
Rashad Bilal adds to the conversation by emphasizing that being true to oneself, including dialect and communication style, can ultimately serve as a unique advantage, allowing one to connect with a wider audience while maintaining genuine engagement. The trio's insights converge to highlight the significance of relatability and the powerhouse of relatable black figures in the media, finance, and entrepreneurship sectors.
The video concludes with a powerful message about the responsibility to inspire the next generation. It underscores the importance of being visible and approachable as successful professionals, effectively dismantling the stereotypes often associated with black excellence. By embracing authenticity while honing the capacity to navigate varying social and professional landscapes, the guests underscore a commitment to empowering and inspiring others.
Watch this video to gain valuable insights into the dynamics of communication, the power of authenticity, and the art of code-switching. The discussion presented in this EYL Medium episode is a compelling testament to the multifaceted nature of success and the responsibility to uplift and inspire others through relatable representation.
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I am a speech therapist, and I don't code switch, but I do make sure I am articulate.
Also, majored in speech pathologist as well. I do the same thang, I mean the same thing 😂
@@thomas8167any books or topics to pick up on better usage and placing words articulating without change your voice but more pronunciation and maybe dealing with monotone (EAST COAST )voice
No... its called growing up.
Actually not giving a damn @@bromack3
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I’m not doing any code switching and I work as an HR Professional and a Real Estate Investor! I go where I’m celebrated not where I’m tolerated.
My mom motto: BE needed not tolerated
@@Raquel-jg6wt Smart mom
But we dont know how you talk everyday
@@adb2u What?
@misunderstoodkj you may not have to temper the way you talk bc you may not use slang and other uncommon verbiage. People usually code switch to hide who they are to get by or ahead. Iam just saying you can brag about not code switching but it doesn't matter if you you speak the language
If you educate and elevate yourself as you grow there won't be a need to Code Switch. Respect, Intelligence, Authenticity transcends all cultural and business practices.
I am black. I am learning Spanish. If I am speaking to Hispanics and I know they don't speak a lot of English, I try my Spanish. Is that code switching too?
@@bromack3sounds like more fake terms eh?
What are you talking about
@@bromack3No bro that’s just speaking a second language lol. It’s a very real barrier. Props to you my man 🇲🇽
Authenticity is the highest vibration, live by it.
from a personal angle I'm aware continuing to invest in periods of higher volatility is a Smart way to build wealth. And be successful
No doubt being financially free and not having to worry much about health care and other expenses cannot be overemphasized, making smart plans and setting up diversified investment portfolios is quite essential.
focus on a good strategy, relax back and watch it compound within the years. In good time you'll see returns.
You need to get a financial planner or consultant on investments to aid diversify your portfolio to commodities index funds, digital assets etc, to provide illumination and guidance in the financial markets.
in my case Carl Jason Cohen has assisted me in doing that effectively, I'm not an expert so I lack experience in investment strategies, I work and my consultant handles the rest, code switching at itd finest.
indeed, most people downplay the roles of financial planners until burnt by there mistakes. Productivity is optimized and keeping up to date strategies and analysis makes it more lucrative. I've been able to navigate the volatilities and scaled up 880k from 220k with professional guidance.
Love this! Sometimes code switching just happens automatically. It’s like some of us are conditioned to try to fit in or assimilate to our environment and “they” still don’t respect us so at this point why even care. I speak how I speak, always have, slang is rare for me, but if I’m speaking eloquently and you speak down to me in some way then I automatically switch to gutter language so I like to say I’m bilingual. 😂 great episode!🙏🏾
Yes. Articulation and indignant, fluently.
I do not think black people need to “ code switch” but they definitely need to play good politics. The barriers for us are very real. And if you go in this world denying how rough and cruel the barriers can be you’ll miss out on a lot of opportunities that not only were for you, but for the progression of society. So agree with Andre. The requirements change at different levels.
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The last speaker was on point!
I don't call it code-switching. I call it professionalism vs casual talk. I don't even think it's limited to black people. If I hear a bunch of white guy's talking amongst each other in a casual setting, it's much different than when they are in a professional setting. Let's call it what it really is...being versatile.
I'm in my 30s and stopped code switching early in my career, I'm still professional and an expert in my field. If they can't take me how I am then that's not a company I want to be with anyway.
That's when I stopped and now I'm 54 and retired. I was always professional, while remaining myself. 😎
@@briandishman8422exactly! ✊🏾
Unfortunately, in many work situations code switch is a rule. A painful truth!
Raw Truth
So what are you really saying? are you saying don't be so stingy and just adapt to the room or are you saying stay anchored and let people see you for you? Evolution is necessary regardless of your point of view. I personally don't want to turn into an actor when I go in front of different crowds. I might clean it up a bit but I'm not transforming. Honestly, smart people know when you are putting on so you may as well show your authenticity.
@@jefferythompsonGRYTman You have a valid point. However, as a contracted educator that’s sometimes easier said than done. All spaces are not free spaces, no matter what is stated.
I am black. I am learning Spanish. If I am speaking to Hispanics and I know they don't speak a lot of English, I try my Spanish. Is that code switching too?
@@bromack3 Code-switching can be when a multilingual person switches between languages in a conversation. However, in this instance, code-switching is when people change the language, dialect, or style of their speech.
I learn simplicity is the best form of communication. Whatever dialect is spoken to me, I speak back. That code switching is equivalent to living a double life its straight-up pretense.
Every one in every culture code switches…
Ding ding ding.
They think they'd be able to just go off somewhere else and speak how they want and find success? Or if they'd be white they wouldn't have to do this? Do you think a low-income trailer trash white person can just put on a suit and talk with his neighborhood slang that he'd be successful? No. He has to change the way he talks. Same with somebody who's too "southern". He'll have to fix his southern slang and try to clean up his drawl. Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, etc. It doesn't matter where you go. If you want to have success in the business world, you will have to speak in a professional manner. That means, not talking how you do at home. For some the switch will be more intense than others, but everybody will have to do it.
I have learned that instead of code switching, focus on culture switching. There’s a difference between being articulate vs sounding “white”. I’ve seen some of my fellow brothers who weren’t the most articulate still advance because they played golf, visited the mountains or traveled abroad. Those traits got them farther then trying to sound white
Yer can't code switch culturally to what your brain cannot be into . It just isn't organic .
“…successful at doing what? There are as many ways of being successful as there are people! Don’t let the culture of death define success for you. Define success for yourself as a free thinking soul that lives beyond the brief existence of this temporal world!”
So what are you really saying? are you saying don't be so stingy and just adapt to the room or are you saying stay anchored and let people see you for you? Evolution is necessary regardless of your point of view. I personally don't want to turn into an actor when I go in front of different crowds. I might clean it up a bit but I'm not transforming. Honestly, smart people know when you are putting on so you may as well show your authenticity.
I had to find a "happy medium" and go with it.
As they went down the line, each personality got progressively more defiant. But shit got out of control as soon as Rashad picked up the mic 🤣
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It’s been happening before we were born.
And don’t you think that “they” don’t do it. They do.🤔
I really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you.
We're the only people who question if speaking proper is going against yourself or your tribe be who you are.
It's also not an American thing. Not remotely. White people who talk with slang code switch too. Whether they be trailer trash or from the south and speak with too much slang. They have to clean that shit up if they want to get a professional job and have success. This also happens in Asia, Europe and even Africa. Regional or subcultural dialects and slang exist everywhere. And everywhere, it is known that you will have trouble succeeding if you speak in such a way. You can't just go to Africa and speak with a slang and find success in the business world over there. I think you'll find they'll kick you out of the office before you can even sit down. They will expect you to speak in a professional manner everywhere in the world if you want to be successful.
I think that its important to note that there are different perspectives on what it means to “code switch” Because there is one aspect, where a person is, intentionally, trying to sound like what they believe the dominant culture talks like.
And then there is adapting to your environment. If you work in sales, for example, and you’re trying to close a big deal and you know the client speaks a certain language that you just so happened to be bilingual in but rarely speak you are adapting to that environment which builds rapport and comfortability and that client feels understood and that you relate to them. Human psychology is human psychology and we tend to let our guard down around individuals we relate to. Now if a person is intentionally making their voice higher or using mannerism just to sound like the dominant society in order to appear safer and be acceptable than yes that’s a big problem.
But we should not conflate those two points which are very different types of code switching if that’s what we want to call it. So the ability to “adapt to your environment” is a position of power. Elon Musk may talk a certain way but only because his shareholders are comfortable with that. Dont get it twisted…the moment he pulls something they are not comfortable with he is outta there or will have to step down.
Great point!! I definitely noticed the interpretation of code switching seemed different between each speaker. Loved hearing each perspective!
We're talking and they're clearly talking about changing their talking voice . Not the content of their speech
I code switch constantly depending on the person I'm talking to... my venacular changes, but my message remains the same.
I am black. I am learning Spanish. If I am speaking to Hispanics and I know they don't speak a lot of English, I try my Spanish. Is that code switching too?
“You only code switch when you are not in a position of power.”
Coming from the deep south where a lot of “US” aren’t in position of power and also growing up in the inner city with the one of the worst education systems in the country, I definitely code switch. People hire people who are like them and who they are comfortable with culturally. Unfortunate fact especially where I am from. I have a very heavy voice that is intimidating to “them”. I have to lighten my voice and concentrate to articulate myself so that my southern hood accent isn’t noticeable. I am definitely trying to own myself so I can show up as myself. I love my voice and my southern/hood accent. Unfortunately “they” own the deep south. And many of us on are the bottom of the corporate structures here. I absolutely hate it.
Love that content. Thank you for sharing this video. I so relate.❤
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I didn't yet. But it is a good question. So here's my answer, "Code-Switch" no, "Upgrade" yes. The code we grew up on is destructive in itself. So to level up you need to level up your mindset. And the Blackmans mindset "hood mentality" is killing us but it's the style to the next generation.
In my opinion, we need a little bit of that hood mentality. The swagger that comes with it. The audacity to defy the system. But all things need balance.
2 dunces thinking they sound intelligent
I am black. I am learning Spanish. If I am speaking to Hispanics and I know they don't speak a lot of English, I try my Spanish. Is that code switching too?
Exactly
I’m glad some of us have sense
I saw something a little different growing up.... I was taught to walk with my head up and look people in their eyes when your talking to them ....💪🏿💜🎩**
The reason I like engineering and engineers is the language is the same no matter what room you in. Be yourself…
Black people should be themselves and improve upon that 💯💯
Code switching can be a good thing. Speak on the level of your audiences
Take a step back and take a critical look at code switching. We should not have an emotional reaction to the subject. Some people see code switching as losing identity or compromising, while others see it as a necessity. In my view, it should be looked at as facilitating communication.
At my current job I don’t code switch but I’ve also been here 11 years so we know each other here. But I tell people what I want them to know. I’m extremely private though. But my pivot into tech I will most definitely code switch.
last 4 mins golden
As long as whomever you talking too understands you you'll be str8👌🏿
I don’t feel like I code switch but I professional and focused when I’m at work and am all business.
I’m more relaxed and more me when I’m talking to Black people at work when we’re talking one on one.
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Considering the economic situation I ask,?? How can we save our families and friends from financial slavery! It's getting more scary how people are suffering these days. I can't fold my arms and watch people around me suffer.
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I was sceptical at first till I decided to try, but after trying it's huge returns was awesome , I can't say much
Same here, with my current portfolio made from my investment with my personal financial advisor I totally agree with you
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“You only code switch when you’re NOT in a position of power” 🫡
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This the true answer
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not true at all! you have to go to the people, as the people! be intelligent no matter the audience, but you tailor the delivery of said message to the audience. even if it's your own people. Rashard spoke to this in this video.
Facts 100%
I see the pros and cons but as long as you do not expose your hand before playing it you will be good
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Here is the scary part of code switching from a lack of power.
When you were a child and your mama was talking you knew you couldn't say certain things around your mom or your dad so it was ingrained to code switch.
But you never dreamed that After High School you would code switch let's say in a environment like corporate or America or on some NBA or NFL team.
I think it’s normal for nba players to code switch cause their job is so dependent on white comfort
Is it really some sort of "code switch" if you're talking in a way for your team mates in a way they can understand the plays being called? Or is it simply the language of the team?
@@bromack3 great question, yea some accents are hard to understand. Nba players are constantly talking to the media, community and executives. I think it happens naturally overtime. They pick up the “American” accent
Lmao in what way do NBA players code switch? All they do is put a ball through a basket as their job, then clock out til the next game. Where do they even have time to code switch? Lol if anything NBA players be themselves because they can.
@@cactusjack2264 iggy is literally saying it
@@mars3676 who is Iggy?
I ve done that before its just how you do it...
I used the cold switch because I'd be speaking their language and the line is communication with me clear but now I just make sure my vocabulary is comprehensible to their culture
The simple answer is yes
I hate a job, I learn way more from people who are learning from the same type of neighborhood I came up in. But I use strategy like Emotional Intelligence, Transferable Skills, & direct application of relatable stories to drive connections without code switching so you know I'm gonna be me!
No ! Because I taught my children if you talk/speak the right way all the time ; you never have to switch up when you speak to Others to may them feel comfortable!
What is the "right" way? the reason why I am asking is that we can all learn so called proper english BUT we all have different dialects. If you are from a rural area and have a heavy accent this is a different conversation.
@@jefferythompsonGRYTman , the right way is to just talk how you talk unfortunately not everyone comes from the same place because you can always announciate and speak without switching your voice in order to speak
Pronunciation is key no matter where you grew up you can pronounce a word the correct way
Tribes and Culture's. The more languages and dialects a person can speak, the more people that they can communicate too. Thus the more options they can receive. Simply, keep your morals, your substance, your being, regardless of who you are talking to and the language that you are speaking. Never trade your soul to be accepted.
Code switching is necessary to connect / communicate effectively with different groups of people.
It certainly makes for a larger vocabulary, press on bothers and sisters.
These conversations have to become more complete in our homes as well, especially raising our children
You have to be presentable. There nothing wrong with being articulate, well spoken and have a good command of the any language.
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No need to code switch today, every non-black race done code switch to talk n walk like us
What’s unfortunate to me is when you can’t code switch and you’re looked at as weak,corny, or an airhead. Blows my mind how the revocation of my hood card is challenged! 😩 My aunt just told me yesterday, ohh you need to reserve that voice for work!!! Wtf Umm what voice aunt lady????
Historically humans have changed their accents, slang and speech patterns to be excepted within their current respective societies. For example I spent the first 7 years of my life upstate NY with Canadian white babysitters my English became very neutral as Canadians speak that way. When my family relocated back to the south I got teased by my own for not know the geechie/Gullah dialect. I didn’t understand the importance of keeping our dialect I saw it as uneducated. I currently live in Mexico and I find myself simplifying my English and even sounding Mexican at times to communicate more effectively with non native English speakers. At the end of the day we all code switch racism aside, it is a natural way of communication beyond your own tribe/community.
I agree I do not code switch. I am my authentic self. Educated intelligent articulate. Well rounded. However I do have a couple of friends that are able to code switch.
Be who you are but learn when to code switch to your advantage
As a WHITE MAN who grew up around African Americans and latinos and in my regular voice I'm way more hood than I am at the office or when trying to make a sale, YES you need to be able to code switch to hold down a regular job with bosses, clients, etc. And YES when your in power you don't really need to code switch but most of us are not coming from positions of power and need these jobs, so yea, learn to code switch and NO DO NOT LOSE YOURSELF OR CULTURE.
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W. E. DuBois wrote about the double consciousness in the black community. Read, The Souls of Black Folk.
I live in a 99% white suburban neighborhood, church, schools etc… “I be like yo wussup!” Because I’ve earned my way to the top, so yeah… I’m 1000% me (until the cops pull me over, then I turn on the “white” voice and vernacular) 😂😂😂
My father was a Alabama born, Vietnam vet Marine. He taught us as black people we have to be bi-linuagual within the black community as well as with white counterparts. He'd started me watching Walter Kronlite lookjng up words in dictionary. Announciating my words correctly.
Black with a german descent last name when i step through the door after having used a diff voice as a job candidate.😅
They dont switch up for us so nah I'm good already rich can't switch 💖💛💚
I don’t code switch, I show up as myself. They like it or not.
Code switching is one thing...hiding your confidence is another.
The question is, should we code switch to still be accepted. I find myself switching around my family.
I have dumb things down at home. And it is uncomfortable.
Fate of the world I Want Iguadala
I can’t find his book online
As a black engineer for a fortune 500 IT company, i eventually had gotten exhausted with code switching. I made a conscious decision to be myself on the job and was eventually fired for being black.
Really, can you elaborate on the exact thing that you got you fired?
@@Nyclessismore22 i was laid off but these folks are highly racist. The moment they got a greenlight to start letting people go, ironically the highest paid black people were cut.
Used to do it all the time up until my early 20s
No need to ‘fake’ or ‘sound professional’
At the end of the day real is real and people sense that
In professional settings I do act accordingly but don’t ‘try’ to be anything that I’m not
I didn’t code switch as a manager in government. It caused me to have quite a few of my colleagues to not count me as a favorite. However it made me genuine and let them know that I’m going to be me whether they liked it or not! I was very good at what I did and they needed me. So they had to deal with it! 🤷🏽♀️😂🤷🏽♀️
I work with Latinos and Asians they speak mother tongue amongst one another, when talking to other they speak English.
Love these perspectives and examples of what many of us face as we navigate through life and corporate America!
I am black. I am learning Spanish. If I am speaking to Hispanics and I know they don't speak a lot of English, I try my Spanish. Is that code switching too?
This is all Subjective... Because we all speak in different tones. Inflections. Speech patterns. It also depends which rooms you are in. On the lower level we dont have to as much. But ive been in rooms where you walk in and the moment that "blcc" comes out. Youre dismissed. Most of us HAVE to code switch.
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A thing I’ve noticed in my experience. Black folks code switch to ensure their success. Other ethnicities/cultures code switch for their leisure.
Whenever I’m out and about, the most corporate types will start using slang and trendy phrases to cue that they are cool, in a sense of someone to know or party with.
Where as perhaps someone will code switch to show they are sophisticated, they will do things like try and show me how much they know of rap.. I assume that does come from me making music. But I’ve seen this when other cultures try to validate how black someone is, so they can showcase how street they are, women can show how much of a freak they are in a sense where they will embody the latest hyper sexualized artist and want to show they are with the ratchetness associated with the music, style of clothing, mannerisms, etc.
Everyone code switches. Just our survival often depends on ours and theirs is for a good time away from their secure lifestyle.
Great communication is not code. We need to pronounce words complete sentences etc
Not everyone is held to the same standards is where the crux of the issue comes from
I use to code switch on a regular basis on the job (all my jobs actually) but I stopped abruptly four years ago. I saw it was more important to be professional then it was to be a character. I act very much like myself but I'm professional always. It just doesn't seem worth it to act like someone for the "sake of" someone else (i.e non-blk ppl).
Dude that talks after Iggy sounds like mature Lil Yachty
Slang is legitimately another language. I’m not going to speak slang to someone who doesn’t understand. Same as is you aren’t going to speak English to someone who only speaks Spanish.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with code switching. You’re just able to reach more people if you speak another language.
Why do we as a community gotta make everything a problem or traumatic lol.
My fam do the same thing
Code switching no….being professional and articulate in a certain setting, yes.
Everyone code switches in one form or another. For example you talk to your friends in a different "code" than you would a romantic interest
Want to speak to the Elon Musk comment. It’s a combination of several factors power, expertise and commonality. For example, I never see Robert Smith (black billionaire) outside of a suit, let alone cussing. Nor Tim Cook. However he along with others are some of the most powerful people jab jab, right hook the system. I think we use terms interchangeably that we shouldn’t to brandish cache that we really haven’t earned. Power is largely tied to true value. Value is evidenced based. For the most part code switching is about the rules of engagement in the marketplace at a macro not about a micro inferiority complex and power struggle. Meaning everyone at level one has to conform. The rules dictate a certain decorum until you can demonstrate value and even then if you’re viewed as combative no one will want to deal with you. Sure in this attention economy you can win but cussing and using colloquialisms specific to any culture will only get you so far without demonstrating true value
The way I see it is that grammatical principles and proper speech in the English language were developed for two reasons. The first reason is to create a universal set of rules for all English speakers. If we understand there to be rules when speaking and abide by these rules, then communication becomes clearer. The second reason is to create a level of formality in which respect is conveyed by speaking in an articulate manner: to be thoughtful with your words is to be thoughtful of the conversation and in turn thoughtful of the person you are speaking to. Now, the way English or any language becomes broken is lack of access to education. It just so happens that our form of broken English (AAVE) happens to be a culturally glorified thing. Call me what you want but I believe this to be a negative aspect of our culture. Speaking in an articulate and grammatically correct manner isn’t denying yourself culturally, it’s abiding by a universal set of rules that apply to everyone and every race. Hear me out on this last thought…By designating proper speaking patterns to white people and claiming a broken pattern to ourselves we are unintentionally handing them power and taking our own away. I mean this isn’t an illogical statement. Imagine for a second that anyone who spoke a foreign language and is new to English had to converse with a white person speaking grammatically correct English and a black person speaking AAVE. Who do you think they would have an easier time understanding? I bring that point up to say this: English was created by white people but it is not owned by white people nor is education. Claim your education. Take control of your professions. Rise to the top.
Everyone does this of all races. You talk differently in different situations. Talking to kids, strangers, friends, colleagues, men, women, elders.
I'm not talking to my grandma and her friends how I talk with my boys...
Think about this...the only reason we having this convo is bc it seems like black folks wanna sound like teenagers in every situation all their lives. Also cursing is not code switching...cursing is universal and is more so about control. Elon Musk doesnt sound like a teenager or cool kid when he talks.
I guess we'll just keep having these convos for the next 100 years.
Did his mother get denied the apartment or did they live in the apartment?
They lived in an apartment and got denied for a house.
I think it’s more so being professional rather that just switching to appease. At least for me it’s that’s way, you shouldn’t be walking in a room with black or white people to handle business and say AYO or Wasgood, or even wassup. Just be respectful of the people infront of you and be respectful of the moment.
Andre is a millionaire but still feels a need to code-switch. My goodness! SMH. I can’t wait when my black people get rid of the Inferiority Complex. That part when he was talking about the situation when he was 9 yrs old, my thought process would have automatically went into only dealing with people who looks like me or at least working with like-minded people like me ONLY. I wouldn’t think to automatically change my voice to act like I’m someone I’m not. I hope this conversation changes a lot of my people’s perspectives. This is one of the reasons why I respect Earn Your Leisure (Troy and Rashad) and Tabitha Brown. They understand the power of NOT code-switching.
I think you need to speak in a way that your target audience understands.. I hate code switching… I speak a bit slower and clearer in certain crowds because those crowds have mentioned that I talk to fast
They all talk proper though. I don't get why they're saying they don't code switch? Maybe I'm missing something but it doesn't seem like there's a need too for any of them.
Not anymore we don’t.
I stopped playing that game. For better or worst. I'm not changing my authenticity for anyone!!!
@@joop912 Nope.
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Some of us code switch to act more “hood” than we really are.
If you got it like that, don’t physically work, then no you don’t. But if you out here on ground zero, then you gotta take it till you make it, meaning you want that half way decent job, you should talk and carry yourself in that interview like you have some type of education and articulation. Would you create a resume in the same style you text, with acronyms? Of course not.
I think it just makes people look stupid if they cant speak clear and proper English in a professional environment. It shows that the person is not multifaceted which leads you to question their decision making in that said business. Its good to invest in learning other languages also. When i travel I notice that only American blacks have this specific type of speech.