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		iron_ball on July 13, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why you should never be a startup girlfriend use of English == intellectual status.

iron_ball on July 13, 2008 [–]

Fine. use of native language == intellectual status. And if you disagree with me there, I'd like to know why.

aaronblohowiak on July 14, 2008 | [–]

I agree that clarity of language may reflect clarity of thought. There are many reasons to "play dumb", from fitting in to intentional deception.

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