6.25.2008

bilingual people can change personalities

According to a study, bicultural and bilingual people can change their personality whenever they switch their language. People can switch to a "cultural-specific frame" and thus the changes in personalities and expressions. 

I did always notice that I acted a little different when I spoke English, Korean, and/or Japanese. Now I have a study that tells me why I act the way I do. It's just what I needed know... 

1 comments:

Meredith said...

Oh HW Don, you're always the same to me...although it would help if I actually understood when you spoke Korean. :) As always, thanks for your insight into Korean culture!