Jon has a dilemma; he and his family and friends speak with a strong dialect, but he wants to succeed in a very high-status career. He's been told his dialect makes him less credible with the people in that career. Which of the following is the best advice to give Jon (according to the authors of the text)?

A. Stop talking with his family and friends so he can lose the dialect.
B. Give up on the high-status career dream.
C. Learn to code-switch so he can speak as he chooses when he chooses.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.


C.

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