Social connections and local identities found to influence how language spreads in different areas
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Social connections and local identities found to influence how language spreads in different areas

Think about the terms you use and why you started using them. Do you describe circular traffic patterns as "roundabouts," "traffic circles" or "rotaries?" Is your beverage preference called "pop," "soda" or "coke?" Do you wear "sneakers," "tennis shoes," or "gym shoes?"