List of non-obvious uses of language: 1. To show socio economic background 2. To signal intelligence 3. To establish group membership i.e. geographical "y'all" vs "you guys" 4. To maintain a monopolistic cartel i.e. legalese in contracts or technical language in academia
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There is a bunch going on in your group membership one. Nicknames, in jokes, slang, dialects, memes, pop culture, humour..
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Yup, much more than just geography
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