Is Using 'Like' Acceptable Now?
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
The article discusses the evolving use of the word 'like,' once heavily stigmatized, now becoming more accepted as millennials and younger generations dominate the workforce. It highlights how 'like' functions as a versatile tool in communication, helping to express feelings, soften statements, and facilitate storytelling, despite lingering social stigmas rooted in stereotypes and gendered language policing.