One Person, Many Voices

We all make changes to the way we speak to people based on the place, time, and situation. I have found that I speak in numerous ways depending on who I am speaking with and where I am at, at the time. When at school during class I have to be able to speak properly and be able to back up what I am saying. I cannot use words that not everyone might know. Just as when I am tutoring my students I have to make sure I am using vocabulary that they can comprehend. I often find myself using words that are beyond their comprehension and I have to go back and correct myself. When I am at work I have to be sure to have a professional manner and speak politely to customers; especially when I answer the phone. However, when there seems to be no one around my co-workers and I tend to go off on our own conversations; speaking the way we would if we were hanging out outside of work. And then when we see someone we go right back to being perfect little angels. At home is where I feel like I can be myself and speak however I choose. My brother and I are always messing around and saying random things; usually things that don’t even exist. I tend to not pay attention to grammar and structure when I am talking at home. The downside on that part is that my family is constantly making fun of me and saying, “Aren’t you the English major?” which tends to get very annoying.