Although many people believe language simply reflects reality, Boroditsky argues it actively shapes the way we think., When speakers of Kuuk Thaayorre describe space, they always use cardinal directions, even if they are indoors., Because different languages highlight different aspects of reality, speakers may pay attention to completely different details., While English speakers often organise time from left to right, Mandarin speakers may imagine it as vertical., Even though some people claim thought is universal, research shows language influences how we perceive events., Since grammatical gender varies across languages, objects can be described with very different qualities., When people are asked to remember where an object was placed, their answers depend on the spatial system of their language., Although children learn languages early, the way those languages shape their cognition lasts throughout adulthood., Because languages contain unique quirks, they create biases in how their speakers interpret the world., While accuracy is valued in some cultures, others may focus more on relationships or context in communication.,

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