Language and Culture.

Language and Culture There are many who would say much about language and culture. Some might even say that the two are intertwined. There is ample evidence that language determines a culture. However some would save that language does not determine culture. My personal belief is that the use of the language determines the culture. One such place to find this evidence would be in any branch of the United States' armed forces. Every day …showed first 75 words of 589 total…

…showed last 75 words of 589 total…a working man, an NCO, he does not ride a desk through battle. The Officer would treat Gunny Hartman with a mutual respect in his speech. These ways are always evident in military culture. All aspects above lead to the conclusion that language does determine culture. It is not the culture that uses the language; it is the language that makes the culture. Culture is conjured from the way the language is used. "At ease."