Dictionary.com has just posted an article with the thread title (2/7/2012).
Here are reader's comments, posted under the article.
12 CommentsRAH on February 7, 2012 at 2:05 pmThough effects of language on human behavior is an interesting topic, I did not find the paper
to be thorough enough to make this case. According to the paper most languages of the world
are “strong” FTR languages with the exception of some European and Malay etc. However the
data discussed is between European states only and Malaysia is not contrasted with India / Indonesia
and other countries of similar background/issues. I have long held the idea that language and its
script along with art and architecture affects the culture and values of a certain group of people,
however in this case more data needs to be presented to make the case.
Me on February 7, 2012 at 2:08 pmI certainly “have qualms with these socio-economic extrapolations.” Past experiences, wealth,
circumstances (the context of one’s life and the resources are available to that person in his or
her life), personality, how people think, &c all may have an influence on how one saves money.
What about people who speak more than one (like me)? For example, I will be thinking in my native
language, and sometimes I just start to think in another (usually when I was thinking about the
non-native language and then stopped).
I also believe that culture has a big impact on the topic of this article. Many countries (that have
cultures that differ greatly) speak English for example.
Theo on February 7, 2012 at 3:56 pmAlthough I think it is tricky to connect these trends to language alone, since they often accompany
other variables (culture, etc.), I find this to be very interesting.
Commenter on February 7, 2012 at 4:49 pm
That makes no sense.James on February 7, 2012 at 4:55 pmI find the correlation of language FTR and savings rates to be interesting but inconclusive. There
are spendthrifts and misers who speak every language. My intuition leads me to think that one’s financial
habits have more to do with upbringing and acquired skill at setting goals.
J-Wu33 on February 7, 2012 at 4:59 pmI speak English. So does that mean I’ll really be worse off after I retire?
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif)
why do you want to know on February 7, 2012 at 5:34 pm
wait, so… what?
ashley on February 7, 2012 at 6:06 pmDo you have to a specific foreign language so that can affect your bank account? Like for example
you have to speak German to get a certain job then you get chosen in this company and you get $250,000?
yoen on February 7, 2012 at 6:21 pmWeak-FTR Japanese rules? Having only present and past tenses builds character? Awww, come on.
flalalala on February 7, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Yay! i take german as my high school language
sherrisse on February 7, 2012 at 6:28 pm
no senseKevin Martin on February 7, 2012 at 7:35 pmWow, I absolutely love this post. I didn’t know that one’s language could impact how he or she prepares
for the future. Great information!