Older adults want to express themselves with emojis, they just don’t understand how to
A study by the University of Ottawa reveals older adults understand emojis but lack confidence in using them, challenging stereotypes about their adaptability to digital communication.
English language innovation: Have you heard about the “whom of which” trend?
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 29/09/23 Back in the spring of 2022, professor of linguistics David Pesetsky was talking to an undergraduate class about relative clauses, which add information to sentences. For instance: “The senator, with whom we were speaking, is a policy expert.” Relative clauses often feature “who,” “which,” “that,” and so on. Before […]
Employers view applicants negatively if they post online about mental health
From North Carolina State University 31/08/23 It is increasingly common for people to discuss mental health challenges on social media platforms, but a new study finds these disclosures can affect the way potential employers view job applicants. “People are often encouraged to discuss their mental health struggles on social media with the goal of reducing […]