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Has anyone attempted to relate quantifiable aspects of accent or dialect to social customs.

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asked 2016-11-28 15:56:27 -0400

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For example, is is possible to find commonalilities in language used by social groups with tight family bonds?

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Has anyone attempted to relate quantifiable aspects of accent or dialect to social customs.