Post on Smitherman's ideas

Geneva Smitherman's article really helped me to understand that language isn't simplay a form of communication; it can signify your age, your place of birth, and even your social status. It provides a representation of who you are, as well as your upbringing. Although, many people seemed to be judged too harshly based on their dialect. Like the saying goes, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and it can prove difficult to try and reeducate someone and 'fix' their speech. An individual can be a well educated member of society, but some may pass them off as unimportant simply because their speech may seem different.