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Coming up, it's easy to think of a warm tone and simple words as respectful.
But when the same style is used with both children and older adults, it blurs an important line.
In English, this way of speaking, known as elderspeak, is raising concern.
It's not what you say, but how you say it.
that can leave older people feeling talked down to.
Let's explore how cultural norms, tone,
and intention come together in the way we speak to elders and how we can do better together.
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