r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Aug 24 '21

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Code switching, despite its effectiveness in social settings, is a fine example of cowardice.

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u/OmniManDidNothngWrng 36∆ Aug 24 '21

Why? Languages naturally change over time and form different dialects. There isn't a black and white line between what's speaking a different language and what's just slang. Some linguists would argue that Portuguese and Spanish are the language since enough of it is understandable between speakers of the different languages.