A Lesson in Inflection

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  • @adfggffffffddffd
    @adfggffffffddffd 10 років тому +223

    While I'm not interested in learning how to become a salesman from you I do thank you for very clearly illustrating the meaning of the word "inflection"

    • @griffinsemple
      @griffinsemple 9 років тому +7

      Well said.

    • @jimmyflores9235
      @jimmyflores9235 6 років тому +5

      I concur

    • @G4MBIT
      @G4MBIT 2 роки тому

      ditto

    • @JuiceGlasses
      @JuiceGlasses Рік тому +1

      unfortunately this is a video about emphasis l while I was looking for one on inflection

  • @TRESCL
    @TRESCL 5 років тому +112

    Nice to see the 80’s alive and well

  • @thelastoneontheplanetearth
    @thelastoneontheplanetearth 11 років тому +232

    I BET YOU STOLE THE MONEY

  • @malcador
    @malcador 10 років тому +186

    Better Call Saul

  • @acatomy860
    @acatomy860 5 років тому +31

    Thanks for getting to the point and making this short and concise. This was very educational and quick.

  • @iverson7x
    @iverson7x 6 років тому +59

    WHO STOLE THE GODDAMN MONEY?!!

  • @kevinmccoy2160
    @kevinmccoy2160 7 років тому +14

    Though I am not trying to be anyone's salesman....this is powerful lesson about words and communication.

    • @ssss-df5qz
      @ssss-df5qz 3 роки тому

      To be honest, it adds a whole new layer of confusion to a situation having this lexical tool. It's usually liars and cheats that use verbal inflections to say one thing one way, but mean another when confronted about what they said.
      Though you can use inflections in the written word, the fact it was written and recorded means the person who wrote it can't imply any other meaning, _even_ if they use an inflection.....
      So yeah, be careful of people who talk like that - sales man in the video will probably tell you the same.

  • @markh.2899
    @markh.2899 5 років тому +8

    This lesson about voice-inflection is really quite fabulous. As you were explaining the emphasis on a particular word in the sentence, I thought of defense lawyers and how they could use inflection in their defense of a client; "my client didn't say he robbed the bank" Lol! I referenced this video because I was unclear about the difference between inflection and intonation - thank you for clearing that up for me. Take care!

  • @COEYRN
    @COEYRN Рік тому +1

    I guarantee you after I listen to this video about 36 times that you have just taught me something important. At my age I find that amazing. Thanks for this video now let me watch it another 35 times😂

  • @ivi122
    @ivi122 2 роки тому +4

    That makes so much sense. Unbelievable how it changes each meaning

  • @uniworkhorse
    @uniworkhorse 3 роки тому +7

    ngl this was kind of dope to see how the meaning can change so much using the same words

  • @JeremyBX
    @JeremyBX 5 років тому +10

    Such a cool and concise video!
    I’ve always wondered what this type of dialogue was called.
    I wish more people would make their education lessons less than 3 minutes.

  • @JUanHernandezism
    @JUanHernandezism 6 років тому +8

    My eyes are open now thank you.

  • @SS-pq9ci
    @SS-pq9ci 6 років тому +19

    I didn't know there was a word for this.

  • @MrRockNRollLive
    @MrRockNRollLive 4 роки тому +4

    this is actually monstrously helpful! thank you my dude.

  • @PBtotheMAX
    @PBtotheMAX 5 років тому +13

    I came to the comment section thoroughly disappointed that no one caught the fact that the example used in this video is directly from Zig Ziglars "Secrets of Closing the Sale" that was published in 1982.

  • @Influ
    @Influ 11 місяців тому

    This video was funny as hell and got straight to the point 🤣

  • @rodneydavis2955
    @rodneydavis2955 2 роки тому +3

    This is DEEP!!! 🧠

  • @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496
    @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496 3 роки тому

    emphasizing certain words creates a whole different meaning to a sentence. Got it!

  • @manyhumbles
    @manyhumbles 9 років тому

    An expansion in consciousness The "wherewithal" to reflect on the subtleties of communication are profound. This is good stuff

  • @GerardoALLO
    @GerardoALLO 3 роки тому +1

    Thoroughly content with the comments I’ve read here today.

  • @kieronimo1
    @kieronimo1 7 років тому +2

    Inflection is the name for the extra letter or letters added to nouns, verbs and adjectives in their different grammatical forms.

  • @tylerrice8003
    @tylerrice8003 3 роки тому +1

    I felt like Dr. Evil, from Austin Powers, laughing with his colleagues after watching this.

  • @maranathashalom9402
    @maranathashalom9402 4 роки тому +3

    So the emphasis goes on the word you want to emphasize. Genius!
    But honestly, I love these kinds of realities about our everyday language.
    It gets even more interesting if you change emitter and receiver in the communication.
    When you say a phrase like "I didn't say he stole the money.", that's one thing.
    But if you're on the receiving end, it's not necessarily given, that you consciously observe the inflection happening.
    You subconsciously hear the message and process it, and are left with a feeling, depending on the inclination to some degree.
    If you listen to someone, always check, if you misunderstood a message because of an unexpected inflection.
    Also, it's fun to mess with inflections. Like if you want to sell a car and emphasize the word "sell" throughout the conversation,
    I claim that it's more likely to sell the car.
    "This car is very SELdom. The last owner just SOLD his SELLary farm over in DanZEL. You should buy it."
    "FUCK YEAH!"

  • @bear8903
    @bear8903 6 років тому +4

    I was just gonna write about better call Saul but someone is already ahead of me

  • @Klassyhk
    @Klassyhk 5 років тому +5

    I learned a lot from your video. Thank you.
    P.S - I did pick up a "Better Call Saul" vibe from this but that's okay because I liked Saul.

  • @onemoregodrejected9369
    @onemoregodrejected9369 5 років тому +1

    Interesting! I somehow KNEW of this but never got it put to actual knowledge/skill that I can analyce or think abuot it, give it a tought... Very useful, thanks!

  • @ssss-df5qz
    @ssss-df5qz 3 роки тому +6

    Me: "What do you do?"
    Him: "sales training"
    Also him: "want to talk about stealing money?"
    Hats off though, this is the best explanation of inflection I've seen &, in under 2 minutes!

  • @hanpremium86
    @hanpremium86 4 роки тому +1

    This reminds me of Bart Simpson. Great lesson by the way!

  • @animeprofiles2077
    @animeprofiles2077 6 місяців тому

    Its hilarious after struggling to find any single video on how to improve my rap voice using inflections
    I found the answer through the sales guy 😂

  • @User-jeheixuwk
    @User-jeheixuwk Рік тому

    This is also a good lesson for anyone learning to speak English in general

  • @witherblaze
    @witherblaze 3 роки тому +1

    What happens if you yelled every word equally with no distinct difference as to which was stressed the most?

    • @nxsh_vth
      @nxsh_vth 3 роки тому +3

      then it'll just sound like Johnny from Tommy Wiseau's The Room.
      : I DIDN'T SAY HE STOLE THE MONEY -- I DID NOT. OH HI MARK.

    • @witherblaze
      @witherblaze 2 роки тому

      @@nxsh_vth 10/10

    • @brm77
      @brm77 2 роки тому

      Depending on the context of the words, it could mean that you’re accusing someone or you’re just trying to be comical. In this case it would probably just be funny or you’re in a heated argument.

  • @kausalyasankaran2684
    @kausalyasankaran2684 2 роки тому

    excellent lesson. Thank you

  • @WillTait
    @WillTait 3 роки тому +1

    THAT ENDING LOL

  • @The_World_Champion.
    @The_World_Champion. 9 місяців тому

    Excellent

  • @InTheEastStuff
    @InTheEastStuff 6 років тому +2

    Thank you

  • @melissasalasblair5273
    @melissasalasblair5273 Рік тому

    Thanks so much, great refresher. Truly appreciate it 💭🎼🖌◀🗣

  • @katsgood1189
    @katsgood1189 4 роки тому +1

    fantastic, thank

  • @rusticboy.5594
    @rusticboy.5594 9 місяців тому

    I do understand.

  • @zakoryo2373
    @zakoryo2373 3 роки тому

    he didn't give me the number to contact him 😢

  • @repme
    @repme 11 років тому +4

    He didn't say he stole the money!

    • @JeremyBX
      @JeremyBX 5 років тому +2

      _HE_ didn’t say he stole the money!
      He _DIDNT_ say he stole the money!
      He didn’t _SAY_ he stole the money!
      He didn’t say _HE_ stole the money!
      He didn’t say he _STOLE_ the money!
      He didn’t say he stole _THE_ money!
      He didn’t say he stole the _MONEY!_

  • @mactastic144
    @mactastic144 4 роки тому +1

    I usually stick with the 4th example.

  • @jeaniecorrea
    @jeaniecorrea 7 років тому +1

    I think in your first sentence, you meant "imply" rather than infer. Right?

    • @jewelslove8087
      @jewelslove8087 4 роки тому

      Ugh! You beat me to it by 2 years. . .

  • @readza9562
    @readza9562 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks sir amazing!

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 2 роки тому +1

    This is too good!

  • @victoriagrayson5082
    @victoriagrayson5082 Рік тому

    I like this guy!

  • @SSJNino
    @SSJNino 3 роки тому +1

    Kevin Grandma? did I hear that right ?

  • @MatthewHutchins
    @MatthewHutchins 4 роки тому

    That was really good, thank you
    \

  • @Jourdainist
    @Jourdainist 3 роки тому

    He just sold me something accidentally. And he wasn't even trying.

  • @danofsteel785
    @danofsteel785 24 дні тому

    Stewie: WHERE'S MY MONEY, MAN?!

  • @deaghlanconail9364
    @deaghlanconail9364 5 років тому +1

    Is this inflection?

  • @tusharverma2439
    @tusharverma2439 5 років тому

    Joey?

  • @kial185
    @kial185 2 роки тому +2

    Better Call Saul!!!!

  • @theona3726
    @theona3726 3 роки тому

    This way gooddd

  • @TYthespeedDemon
    @TYthespeedDemon 3 роки тому +1

    ugh school got me watching this

  • @surfrescue3232
    @surfrescue3232 3 роки тому

    The problem now is it should be “ I I didn’t say he/him/his sole the money . But now that’s sexiest .

  • @LagosFashionGirl
    @LagosFashionGirl 4 роки тому

    Made this a lot easier

  • @soggycereal1649
    @soggycereal1649 3 роки тому

    I think the "The" in "the money" should've been changed to "my". It's clearer to what they mean!
    "I didn't say he stole *my* money!"
    That indicates that he stole someone else's money, it's clearer than *THE* money

  • @achidgey
    @achidgey 12 років тому +3

    I'm doctor steve brule, for your health

  • @misterjibril6528
    @misterjibril6528 6 років тому

    Fab ...loved it

  • @jackkovar7806
    @jackkovar7806 3 роки тому +1

    Bruh. He just sold us inflection.

  • @theeternalnightmare2630
    @theeternalnightmare2630 4 роки тому

    I can now see

  • @iziotenth
    @iziotenth Рік тому

    Lol that's crazy to think about how adding emphasis on one word can change the complete meaning of the sentence

  • @MsArrika
    @MsArrika Рік тому +1

    I just wanted to hear someone clearly express reasons why it irritates the hell out of my when im watching UA-cam and the person speaking misuses inflection. I don't care if they're in the habit of it, its a careless and simple improper use of speech and might as well be nails on chalkboard >.< sheesh. Now your level of intelligence is up for debate. "LOOK WHAT YOU DID TO YOURSELF!" End rant.

  • @eklavyakaushal8960
    @eklavyakaushal8960 3 роки тому

    thanks bud

  • @roswitaputi6189
    @roswitaputi6189 6 років тому

    May I get your email or another social media, Sir?
    I want to ask you many things about English lesson

  • @om5291
    @om5291 10 років тому

    Gr8 call

  • @TheMichaelsuazo13
    @TheMichaelsuazo13 3 роки тому

    I thought this was called intonation?

  • @hijodelaisla275
    @hijodelaisla275 2 роки тому +1

    This guy makes people from New Jersey look British.

  • @sunriseeternity300
    @sunriseeternity300 4 місяці тому

    Shout out Zig Zigler.

  • @jewelslove8087
    @jewelslove8087 4 роки тому +1

    Imply not infer

  • @Microwaveables11
    @Microwaveables11 4 роки тому

    Same for
    I didnt say she kill him.

  • @Fatal_N_Felony
    @Fatal_N_Felony 2 роки тому

    i'm trying to borrow some money without permission lol

  • @katsgood1189
    @katsgood1189 4 роки тому

    I didn't steal the money

  • @brislife8417
    @brislife8417 4 роки тому

    It’s actually, I didn’t say he stole MY money

  • @baselinezmantv6814
    @baselinezmantv6814 7 років тому +1

    Best

  • @thehealingrealm256
    @thehealingrealm256 3 роки тому

    I’m hella high

  • @mitchelthinks
    @mitchelthinks 4 роки тому

    he sounds like a ninja turtle

  • @ErickPierre-ef4qb
    @ErickPierre-ef4qb 27 днів тому

    the goat

  • @kieronimo1
    @kieronimo1 7 років тому

    What you are talking about is stress.

  • @oscarschmidt571
    @oscarschmidt571 7 місяців тому

    You bet he stole his own money

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 3 роки тому +1

    OMG!

  • @eduardocano9258
    @eduardocano9258 6 років тому

    Money money money 💰 💰

  • @rj_anchor_himanie
    @rj_anchor_himanie 2 місяці тому

    I still think emphasizing on "THE" makes no sense here🙄🙄

  • @chadmcallister7434
    @chadmcallister7434 Рік тому

    You stole this from Zig Ziegler. Be original or give credit to the original origin.

  • @jmhoule314
    @jmhoule314 12 років тому +1

    Implies* Not infers.

    • @jewelslove8087
      @jewelslove8087 4 роки тому +1

      Ugh! Beat me by seven years!
      Even though I've seen it mentioned in a dozen dictionaries of usage, I didn't think people actually confused these two words. I mean, there's such a clear difference between them. . . .

  • @V_Deity
    @V_Deity 4 роки тому

    Treyvon Martin brought me here

  • @shocksbored
    @shocksbored 12 років тому +2

    Why does he look like an oompa loompa?

  • @DukkyMC
    @DukkyMC 3 роки тому +1

    I thought trump was orange...

  • @jaysonsenesca5115
    @jaysonsenesca5115 6 років тому

    other money

  • @GrimeyCrunchdog
    @GrimeyCrunchdog 2 роки тому

    Rotflmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    *above is my actual and only real comment watching this $h@t the whole way through*

  • @izabelbraga4388
    @izabelbraga4388 3 роки тому +1

    Why he is pink? Hahahahaha

  • @NetanelColish
    @NetanelColish 2 роки тому

    LOL

  • @2061526
    @2061526 4 роки тому +1

    try selling to the Karens

  • @drnantz
    @drnantz 2 роки тому

    Zig Ziglar

  • @ngapik6985
    @ngapik6985 5 років тому

    Uberfact?

  • @3moody396
    @3moody396 9 років тому

    devil speech

  • @GBG2W1
    @GBG2W1 Місяць тому

    Your own inflection is terrible. You messed this Zig Zigglar teaching up.

  • @mackhomie6
    @mackhomie6 8 років тому

    is this video a joke? he just inflected each word...not helpful at all.

    • @idiotamspielen5673
      @idiotamspielen5673 7 років тому +1

      mackhomie6 was this comment a joke? Sorry, i can't tell by simply reading it.

    • @valamere101
      @valamere101 6 років тому

      is THIS video a joke? he just inflected each word...not helpful at all.****

    • @nyxsushi
      @nyxsushi 5 років тому

      Yikes

  • @Jon.Alexander
    @Jon.Alexander 4 роки тому

    This is very stereotypical american. Perhaps they play it at public American culture courses?
    Anybody talking even remotely like this is guaranteed to only care about your money.