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When abraham is with his friends, he often incorporates both spanish and english in his sentences. when he is at work, however, he uses standard english. this demonstrates which concept?

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The concept that Abraham is demonstrating is Code switching. Code switching involves adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, or expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities.

Simply put, code switching when someone changes their language based on who they are with, typically to fit in better with a different group.

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