The use of pronouns

by Rishi Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:43 pm

Researchers have also discovered patterns which we have not yet
noticed. For example, a study was done on the theory that egocentric
people use the personal pronouns ‘I’, ‘me’, and ‘mine’ more than those
more well-adjusted. After careful, extensive, and patient inquiry, the
researchers found no correlation whatsoever. In fact the opposite was
true:
<blockquote> But as James Pennebaker of the University of
Texas notes in his book, “The Secret Life of Pronouns,” when people are
feeling confident, they are focused on the task at hand, not on
themselves. High status, confident people use fewer “I” words, not more.

Pennebaker analyzed the Nixon tapes. Nixon used few “I” words
early in his presidency, but used many more after the Watergate scandal
ravaged his self-confidence. Rudy Giuliani used few “I” words through
his mayoralty, but used many more later, during the two weeks when his
cancer was diagnosed and his marriage dissolved. Barack Obama, a
self-confident person, uses fewer “I” words than any other modern
president.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/opinion/brooks-the-philosophy-of-data.html

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by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:34 pm

Rishi wrote:Researchers have also discovered patterns which we have not yet
noticed.
<blockquote>Pennebaker analyzed the Nixon tapes. Nixon used few “I” words
early in his presidency, but used many more after the Watergate scandal
ravaged his self-confidence. Rudy Giuliani used few “I” words through
his mayoralty, but used many more later, during the two weeks when his
cancer was diagnosed and his marriage dissolved. Barack Obama, a
self-confident person, uses fewer “I” words than any other modern
president.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/opinion/brooks-the-philosophy-of-data.html

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ONE has to agree with the theory.

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