(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

Albany politicians are swearing a lot. Experts say use of blunt language is an attempt to seem relatable and shape an image. Gov. Kathy Hochul grabbed headlines in November for saying that North ...

President Trump’s plan for Ukraine’s future is falling flat on both sides of the Atlantic. His chief negotiator Steve Witkoff reportedly helped draft a 28-point plan with his Russian counterpart last ...

Awni Etaywe is affiliated with Charles Darwin University, Australia - a Lecturer in Linguistics and a researcher specialising in forensic linguistics, focusing on countering violent extremism, ...

From VVIP zones in Delhi to safe houses and drone labs in Kashmir - the NIA's crackdown deepens. Shiv Aroor explains how key arrests like bomber aide Amir and drone-modifier Wani reveal a broader ...

Are too many filler words detracting from your message when you give presentations or pitch investors or customers? Punctuating your message with words and phrases such as “um,” “uh,” “you know,” ...

When we use words to communicate, we not only have to choose what to say, but also what not to say, and how to say it. How we decide to frame a message can influence how people think, feel, and ...

As Steve Jobs said, asking for help is “what separates, sometimes, the people who do things from the people who just dream about them.” So if you need something, asking politely is effective. (As Mark ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Slang words are more than just a playful twist on language; they’re a reflection of cultural shifts, regional quirks, and ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...