What Are The Positive And Negative Attitudes Towards Non-standard English?
Using the example of Creole, a language resulting from a nontrivial mixture of two or more languages, speaking in a non-standard English form may be a “bad influence” on the person who speaks it, it is argued. When Creole is spoken amongst a group of friends, it might lead to an individual getting into bad company. Some think that speaking with friends is much different to speaking to family. Creole and other form of non-standard English can be linked with behaviour. It could lead to problems with education, such as falling behind with schoolwork. However, some speakers are careful in their use of a non-standard form of English. On the positive side of things, there is the notion that non-standard forms give a sense of identity, belonging and informs others of their cultural background. It also gives the speaker a sense of proudness, awareness and happiness when using Creole or another non-standard form.
