Each place on this planet has its own unique traits, culture and customs. In addition, different locales have their own languages and, often, their own dialects. Language and dialects preserve the unique cultural elements of a given place.
As people travel more frequently, they exchange goods and ideas. Thus, the blending of cultures has become easier and more commonplace. In the age of globalization, one may argue that language acts as a barrier to communication. Individual dialects may divide people even further. However, dialects express the unique qualities of a particular region. Dialects are important for international business and the overall well-being of our world. Read on to learn how.
Dialects Retain Identity
Many cultures use different words or pronunciations for the same thing. Unique pronunciations help give a culture its identity. Many times, exact translations are impossible. For example, one language may have a specific word for something, while another does not. If each language were standardized with the same set of words and pronunciations, cultures would lose their identities.
Dialects Help Spread Creativity
New words spread freely throughout different cultures thanks to world travel and the internet. In our modern society, each person can travel to experience new things. By learning new languages and dialects, a person expands his or her mind. Opening one’s mind promotes creativity. The free exchange of ideas leads to new ideas. Therefore, as we interact internationally, these exchanges lead to innovations and future ways of thinking.
Dialects Increase Independence
A dialect, by definition, is specific to a region or group. Even though a small group is part of a larger whole (for example, the United States), their unique form of expression sets them apart. Their uniqueness provides them a sense of independence. Oftentimes, people from a specific area take pride in their dialect. They will defend their pronunciations or phrasing to other groups. Differences enhance cultural diversity and increase independence. Without diversity, our world would not progress in business or technology.
Our world needs dialects and individual expression to keep cultures alive for future generations. Preserving dialects is good for creativity, innovation, and business.
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