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1 July, 18:09

Speaking slowly, loudly, and emphasizing the key words, the waitress asked her elderly patron, "Would you rather have a slice of lemon pie or pecan pie, dear?" What is the waitress demonstrating with this speech style?

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  1. 1 July, 18:28
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    Elderspeak speech style

    Explanation:

    Concept of Elder Speak

    Elderspeak is a form speaking style in which the speaker speaks slowly with a very simplified vocabulary. The young speaker normally repeats keywords and uses passionate words to talk to the elder. Elderspeak can be used to communicate with people having a mental illness and some old people find elderspeak offensive.

    Analysis of Question

    What made the scenario an elderspeak;

    The waitress was talking to an elderly patron She was talking slowly She sounded warmth with the use of "dear"

    The waitress used the ederspeak speech style.
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