Impoliteness
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Laughing is a serious matter
Laughter has been traditionally investigated as a by-product of humour. However, it can perform a variety of functions, including insulting, persuading, triggering both negative and positive emotions, and promoting, or hindering, ideas. In this post, I explore how written laughter is used in a combative and straight-talking Japanese web forum. Continue reading
About Me
My name is Eugenia Diegoli and I’m a linguist at the University of Bologna, where I received a PhD in Japanese language. I’m fascinated by language in all its forms: why it is the way it is, what we use it for, how it affects the way we perceive the world around us. Ultimately, what it can tell us about who we are. You can reach me at eugenia.diegoli2@unibo.it, or on social media 🧚🏽