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It can work both ways. In some cases, failure to speak a certain way - can act as a shibboleth.
There are certain kinds of words that can seem innocuous to outsiders, but act like a Pavlov's bell to the well-indoctrinated crowd.
A few key words evoke an entire emotional saga for the intended audience.
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