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Re: What is the purpose of language?

latishya #173787 02/21/2008 2:53 AM

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Originally Posted By: latishya
Re: What is the purpose of language?

If the purpose is to enable communication...

The purpose of language is different for males and females. Or at least for husbands and wives. The primary purpose for males is to communicate information (or disinformation!). The primary purpose for females is to express relationship.

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