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High Sjowaázh is the variety taught in Sjowaázh schools and also the variety that is often first taught to non-natives. Though most natives are able to speak the proper language to some extent, they only choose to use it in certain situations, like greeting a customer, or talking to a stranger over the phone. | High Sjowaázh is the variety taught in Sjowaázh schools and also the variety that is often first taught to non-natives. Though most natives are able to speak the proper language to some extent, they only choose to use it in certain situations, like greeting a customer, or talking to a stranger over the phone. | ||
The language encountered in Sjowaázh pop culture can be much less posh, depending on the region and the social class of the characters. The most well-represented Sjowaázh varieties in pop culture are the urban middle-class lects (most creators live in or near one of the major urban centers, e.g. 'Onápaañ, Jighó'ii, Cyamányeñh). | The language encountered in Sjowaázh pop culture can be much less posh, depending on the region and the social class of the characters. The most well-represented Sjowaázh varieties in pop culture are the urban middle-class lects (most creators live in or near one of the major urban centers, e.g. 'Onápaañ, Jighó'ii, Cyamányeñh). Rural or broader urban dialects demarcate certain types of characters. | ||
*Upper class: High Sjowaázh | *Upper class: High Sjowaázh | ||