Why, Like, It's Good to Use Words Like "Like"

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Why, Like, It's Good to Use Words Like "Like"

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Apr 24, 2023

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Our speech is full of likes, ums, and you knows, and that's not a bad thing. Sociolinguist Valerie Fridland, author of the new book "Like, Literally, Dude" explains the critical purpose these phrases play in our speech, and why you should embrace them.

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Apr 24, 2023

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