An exploration into the underlying dynamics and power structures behind everyday interactions, viewed through a linguistic lens.
Field Notes
In Tokyo's commercial districts, signs in kanji, hiragana, and katakana are everywhere. But just as common, and more surprising, is the constant presence of English. English-speaking tourists face fewer language barriers abroad. Nearly every country has information readily available in English due to the language's strong
Field Notes
In high school, I got a minimum-wage job at my local grocery store. A month in, I noticed a sign near the break room punch clock: WE WILL NOT ACCOMMODATE SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THIS WEEK. -MANAGEMENT. It was the week of Christmas, and the sign drained the little holiday spirit
Field Notes
At New York University's Business School, nearly every time I ask someone what they're majoring in, I get the same response: I'm majoring in Finance. And this response is to be expected given the school's very close proximity to Wall Street. But