Language is said to influence a person's culture and way of thinking; as well as language influencing culture. Over the last 100 years there have been obvious and subtle changes in the English language. The changes an English-speaking person may see throughout his or her life are different slogans, the way the language is written, the type of formality used, and how deeply English is influenced by cultures; as well as the effects on other cultures around the world. Slogans change in English languages ​​just like the tide. One day people might say "bite off more than you can chew" (Lasiter) and the next day say "up the shit creek without a paddle" (Martin); both mean something along the lines of being in an unpleasant situation. When you use a slogan you can convey its meaning in a more colorful and youthful way than simply saying "you're in an unpleasant situation right now." Another example would be "looney toons", (Lasiter) "fruity as a fruitcake" (Lasiter) and "bats in the steeple" (Martin), all of which mean crazy or eccentric. Some of these slogans are only temporary, others are timeless and can last for centuries to come. Our slogans are influenced by the culture and technology around us; as "looney toons", derived from the television show Looney Toons, created by Warner Brothers Studios. If television had never been developed, Looney Toons characters may never have been created; therefore, the phrase “looney toons” would never have been thought of. Formality can impact whether or not a slogan is used in conversation. Formality can transform over time just like slogans. How formality is a courtesy in the workplace or at a family gathering. Through… middle of paper… lish is driving a wedge into the world by making himself known to people around the world; therefore, English is trying to become the global language. With the American economy hanging in the balance, English as a global language may be in danger of dying out and letting another language take its place. This is similar to how Latin became extinct. u Works CitedGraddol, David. The future of English? Online ed. London: British Council, 2000. N. page.Www.britishcouncil.org. British Council, 2000. Web. 25 March 2014. Lasiter, Susan A. “Phrases.” Personal interview. March 24, 2014. Martin, Gary. “161 Phrases 'Coined in the USA'” American Phrases and Sayings. Phrasefinder, 2014. Network. 25 March 2014. Good table manners (1947). prod. Christy Associates. Perf. Virginia HopkinsEmily Post. RolabStudios, 1947. YouTube. Post (Emily) Institute, January 30, 2014. Web. March 25. 2014.