Slang In My Everyday Use

Everyday I use 'slang'  in conversation, it has become a part of my communication tool. In my socializing, standard english is sometimes an extravagance and it becomes so much easier to summarize a whole sentiment with one word or an expression.

I believe that my use of  'slang'  is appropriate because I do not use it formally or to communicate with people who are unfamiliar with their meaning or expressions.

Effective But Not A Perfect Communicator

I consider myself to be an effective verbal communicator. I usually speak very slowly because I tend to tye my tongue when speaking. However, I now speak slowly and in most cases I am clear and concise. In my younger years I use to pursed my lips in expression between my sentences but have overcome that habit. I avoid the use of terms that I feel may offend or disrespect another person. I try at all times to demonstrate linguistic sensitivity.

Article From Local Newspaper

Source:   Trinidad And Tobago Guardian/www.guardian.co.tt
Date:       Monday October 17, 2011
Title:        Students Are Urged To Do Volunteer Work
Author:    Radhica Sookraj


The Minister Of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education Honourable Fazal Karim calls on students of tertiary education to engage in philanthropy, volunteerism and community services as a social responsibility to the society.

The ability and talents of these students in implementing solutions to the problems they see in society should be encouraged and practiced in so much that it become part of their lifestyle. This will build character and citizenship because it's their social responsibility in helping develop a better environment for the future.

After reading this article which was well communicated by the writer, I agreed that the future of the society can very well be placed in the hands of the educated young people who can personally make their contribution in formulation solutions to the problems we face today to prevent the same issues in the future.

East Indian Culture In Trinidad And Tobago

East Indians are a part of our Trinidad and Tobago culture.We have come to appreciate the different aspects of their culture especially their delicacies.

I have learnt that East Indians descendants cherish their identity, they preserve, sustain their identity by their cultural practices.Although the culture is not totally new or strange to me I have come to appreciate their values, beliefs and the attitude they have in sharing their perspectives on life,family, religion, food and otherwise.

It is my endeavour now not to be only aware of the diversity of people in Trinidad and Tobago but  also be informed about their practises and the reason behind them. I am not to draw uneducated conclusions but I am to be open minded and try to understand and view from their perspective.

What I Have Learned From The In Class Presentation

Our In Class Presentation has taught me how important communication really is.We often take some elements of communication for granted and frequently overlook them.

The 'ethical implications' goes hand in hand with our communication process and it interplays with each effort that we make when we attempt to relay or share information. If we do ignore some the process will be half way communicated and the final message would be misunderstood.

I have come to appreciate the importance of these principle in the maintenance of  healthy relationship and competent communication.

The Influence Of My Culture On My Communication Skills

My culture has influenced my communication because all the expressions and languages are embedded in me from birth and everyone within my environment shares similar expressions in communicating. I would 'nod' my head to indicate 'yes', I may use a slang such as 'nah' to indicate 'no' and it is understood to mean exactly what I intended it to, there's no misunderstanding.

 However, I know that these expressions will only be understood by the people who share my language and expressions so I will not use them when communication with someone outside of that cultural environment.

An Interesting And Informative Newspaper Article

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian/www.guardian.co.tt

Date:     Wednesday September 28, 2011
Title:       Victim Support Unit To Be Expanded In October.
Author:  Camille Clarke

The Victim And Witness Support Unit (VWSU) started in 2008.It's a Police Service initiative that have

 launch qualified civilians to be on call 24/7. They are strategically housed at the Anti Kidnapping Unit,

Homicide Bureau and at various Police Station, Sangre Grande, Fyzabad, Chaguanas, Carenage,

Morvant, Arouca and San Fernando to support all persons affected by a crime encouraging them to face

their perpetrators in court and hence ensure their convictions whilst they are provided with physical and

 mental support. Between 6am and 6pm these support officers will be at these stations but are on call

otherwise. Although the Unit have been around since 2008 and have helped over 3000 victims it will

become more visible by October 14, 2011.


The information have been very well communicated and I feel that Ms Clarke have effectively included all

the vital information that any reader may require. My initial reaction was of total interest and I was left totally

satisfied. There were no semantics or repetitions. It was informative and to the point.