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We have been discussing malapropism sporadically. And there was one alert reader who was hell-bent on fine-tuning himself and he was trying his damn best not to fall into this category of people who make mistakes of using wrong words in place of the target words. 

He told us that one way of avoiding falling prey to this parang "mali-mali syndrome"  a Filipino culture-bound syndrome characterized by thought, motor behavior, and speech disturbance is knowing ourselves and identifying the words wrongly used.

He admits he wants to be known as somebody "humorous" but not of this kind of variety where everyone laughs because you made a fool of yourself using the incorrect words na parang yong ale sa palengke na mali-mali.

So he asked: How do you identify malapropism?

One way of identifying malapropism is realizing that a word or phrase is being used in the wrong context. If a word or remark is quoted out of context it means the circumstances in which it was said were not correctly reported ... meaning that it seems to mean something different from the meaning it was intended.  

If the word sounds awkward or "offish" ... there goes your cue. Google it up ... and look it up ... if the word is right on Q or being used wrongly. If you feel it was the wrong word ... make some research and find the correct word.  That simple.

Malapropisms are best corrected through modeling rather than calling attention to the error directly as this allows the person to save face. 

Malapropism sometimes embarrasses somebody especially when a serious debate turns funny and silly and the speaker does not even realize it.

Another way of avoiding being the laughing stock or the object of ridicule is for us to expand our vocabulary.

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Malapropism Example Live

I was visiting my friend's grandmother in the hospital ... and she said something like:

"The doctor has prescribed HELIUM to calm my nerves. I saw my friend shaking his head and he told me later: "What she's saying is VALIUM."

I just posted examples of malapropism the other day ... and this example was given to me LIVE? ... in person ... at mainit-init pa? What an honor!

Definition

Word: Pa-Victim Mentality

Definition: Pa-Victim - Sila yong mga tao who relish and take pleasure in the idea na inalipusta sila, ina-api, hinahamak, nilalait at ini-insulto. In short biktima sila. But you don't know the flipside of the story ... and the real story.

Ang hindi ninyo alam ginagamit nila ang "victim mentality" as a means and a way na kaawaan sila ... take control of the situation and get the bonus prize he has long been waiting for - ATTENTION and pity.

Ang kwento nila ay BABALIKTARIN ... para hindi sila magmukhang SALARIN.

Maliwanag ba class? Madalas ginagamit iyan sa politika.  Kung sino ang madalas magsabi  na sila ay poltically persecuted ..... at inaapi ... ang flipside niyan ay sila ang nang-aapi.

Gusto nilang sila ay kaawaan para makakuha sila ng "pogi pints" at maibsan ang gravity ng kanilang maling ginawa.

Gusto nila na sila ay kunyari binu-bully and crucified  pero facade lang pala iyan para mapagtakpan ang mga madilim at malagim na katotohanan .

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Why Family Feud Philippines Is Addicting?

Why do players go back to play Family Feud Philippines? And why does the audience jam-packed the show's gallery to the rafters? And why are audiences glued to their seat and patiently waiting for the show to air?

For players ... 

1. Participating is fun and engaging.

2. Team members get to know each other and build a sense of camaraderie. 

3. They learn the value of team building.

4. The game teaches improving communication among team members ... increases productivity and boosts morale.

5. The losing team usually plans to make a "resbak" or a comeback.

6. For a 30-minute show ... the prize money is ... easy money.

7. The losing team has a consolation money of P50,000. Where can you get that?

8. Family Feud provides adequate time for TV and screen exposure. 

For the audience ...

1. Dingdong Dantes has been one of TV's most improved hosts.

2. The invited team players are creme de la creme in show business, sports, social media, and pageantry.

3.  The game show is Thrilla in Manila. Nobody can't deny they are very much involved.

4. The Guess To Win Promo enticed effectively the viewers for the chance to win P20,000.

You enjoy watching the game and the possibility to earn money on the side.