Language is one of the most common yet complex forms of communication, at least in my opinion. 

I often find myself having to “code switch” in certain environments. I am from New York City, born and raised, and so I associate myself with its urban culture. Sometimes that means having to turn off my New York accent or reword my sentences to sound “more professional” in interviews or select establishments. In Mother Tongue by Amy Tan, she describes her change in use of the English language;” The talk was going along well enough, until I remembered one major difference that made the whole talk sound wrong. My mother was in the room. And perhaps it was the first time she had heard me give a lengthy speech, using the kind of English I have never used with her.” (pg. 1)

Similarly, Tan had gotten accustomed to using a different dialect around people other than her mother. She highlights how speaking in a way unfamiliar to us could become normal based on who we are around. 

Also, the different Englishes I speak are not always verbal. Besides the verbal element of language, body language and facial expressions are some forms of English that I rely on at times or feel the need to alter when necessary.

I think English as a language has been put on a global pedestal, and it makes us first language English speakers feel privileged enough to know that wherever we go, at least one person will know/understand English.

As we evolve, our language has to evolve also. I feel that it is just as important to be multilingual as it is to be able to speak English in these current times. 

The sub forms of English that exist stem from the fact that we all can never exactly conform to just one type of English itself, and the more diverse our world gets, I believe we will have to take on a more inclusive means of communication.