Code Meshing and Code Switching is starting to become a trending matter. The meanings are somewhat comparable but very diverse at the same time. Code Meshing is uniting your language or slang into the standard English language. Code Switching is when you separate your language or slang from the standard English language.
Personally, I unquestionably use Code Meshing. Talking to my friends, significant other, casual people I just met, and even sometimes my parents. In the standard English language, people call their close male or female friend, best friend, sister or brother, etc. In my slang, I would say they are my dawg and broham or sisham. I would call my mother ma, madukes, or momma. My cousin would be cuzzo. I use Code Meshing pretty much everywhere with everyone.
Code Switching is something I use very infrequently depending on my setting. For instance, a job interview. I try to not use slang merely because the standard English language is what to be predicted, especially at a work atmosphere. I make my voice a little higher pitched and more welcoming. I say the complete words and do not abbreviate them. I try to use the standard English around my parents in certain situations because I would like to respect them. If I use Code…show more content… If someone talks a certain way and says certain words, it is more than likely dented into them. It is in their character and a part of who they are. If Code Meshing was brought to the classroom, I feel like it should be approached in certain way. Not in a way as, “You should talk like this,” but more of, “You should be knowledgeable about this.” Bringing it to the classroom and approaching it the wrong way, can cause a lot of conflict. Bringing it to the classroom and approaching it in an enlightening way, can be eye opening. It can help students who vary each other, possibly connect more or have a more understanding relationship to each
