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Scenario

When Code-Switching Becomes Involuntary and Misunderstood

I code-switch constantly and people think I'm showing off but really I can't find the right words in just one language.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spontaneous language mixing may reflect the multilingual mind's search for precise expression rather than performative display.

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Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

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Peri

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