Deepa Iyer: Slang and Cultural Expressions

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Approx. time Expression Explanation
1:46 binary having only two options
3:27 grieving extended sadness about a loss
3:44 scrutinized being examined very closely
3:58 turban or hijab head covering for men or women
4:27 S.A.L.T. South Asian Leadership Training
5:03 Islamophobia fear of Muslims
5:12 racial anxiety being worried because of others’ race
5:51 percolating brewing, simmering, working for a long time
6:01 the brunt of the main force of
6:57 gurdwara Sikh religious temple
7:15 white supremacist person who believes whites are superior to all other races
8:00 resilience ability to come back after hardship
9:07 incumbent upon required of
9:42 vitriolic and divisive angry and separating
9:57 plethora plenty, a number of
10:37 implicit bias feelings against others which may be unrecognized
11:13 interrogate myself seriously question myself
12:03 ne’er-do-well bad person (someone who “never does well”)
13:39 http://www.progressivewomensalliance.org Grand Rapids Progressive Women’s Alliance
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Alan advises Americans how to be global citizens and expats how to fit in to Michigan culture without annoying their native coworkers and clients. He also tweets and blogs at the intersection of language and culture. Over decades, he's traveled, studied, or lived on six continents, putting strange foods into his mouth and emitting strange sounds from it. His use of English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Swedish, Hausa, and Japanese all improve with alcohol use. He gives invited public presentations on culture and unsolicited private advice on English grammar and usage; the latter isn't always appreciated. Visit his website for information on consulting, coaching, or speaking engagements.