Language Law and Order
Language Law and Order is a podcast about the norms, rules, and cultural dynamics of language. Hosted by linguists, Ingrid Tieken-Boon van Ostade, Linda Pillière, and Morana Lukač, it examines topics like prescriptivism, grammar, and the societal impact of language, offering…
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The Grammar of Online Dating (opens the original)
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Summary In this episode, Morana and Linda explore what linguistics can tell us about attraction in the age of online dating. They speak with Tess van der Zanden , whose research examines how language shapes impressions of potential partners, and Riki Thompson , who studies language, technology, identity, and interaction on dating platforms. From grammar mistakes and dating-profile clichés to first messages and platform design, the episode asks how seemingly small linguistic choices influence who
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