A language study of everyday life
This short, completely anonymous survey explores how frequently the language of market logic appears in your daily conversations: with friends, with family, with yourself. Not at work. In your everyday life.
There are no right or wrong answers. We are simply interested in how often certain expressions appear in your daily speech.
It takes approximately 3–4 minutes. Thank you.
This helps us understand patterns across different groups.
* RequiredHow do you talk about time in your personal life, not at work?
Select how often you use it in personal conversations.
| Phrase or expression | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I spent the weekend with..." | |||||
| "I can't afford to waste time" | |||||
| "I need to manage my time better" | |||||
| "That was a waste of time" |
Note: Think about similar expressions you use with friends, family, or yourself. e.g. "I spend my time..." / "I wasted the whole morning" / "I don't have time for this"
How do you talk about your connections with other people?
Select how often you use it in personal conversations.
| Phrase or expression | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I invest in my relationships" | |||||
| "This isn't worth my time" | |||||
| "I give so much and get nothing back" | |||||
| "You get what you pay for" |
Note: Think about similar expressions you use with friends, family, or yourself. e.g. "She always gives more than she gets" / "It's just not working between us" / "I get nothing back from this friendship"
How do you talk about your body, energy, and wellbeing?
Select how often you use it in personal conversations.
| Phrase or expression | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I need to be more productive" | |||||
| "I need to optimise my routine" | |||||
| "No pain, no gain" | |||||
| "I need to recharge" |
Note: Think about similar expressions you use with friends, family, or yourself. e.g. "I've been so unproductive today" / "I need to recharge" / "My body is not performing well"
How do you evaluate your everyday choices and experiences?
Select how often you use it in personal conversations.
| Phrase or expression | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "It paid off" | |||||
| "I can't afford to make that mistake" | |||||
| "You need to pay attention" | |||||
| "I need to cut my losses" |
Note: Think about similar expressions you use with friends, family, or yourself. e.g. "Was it really worth it?" / "I can't afford to get this wrong" / "That effort paid off"
How do you talk about yourself your growth, your worth, your progress?
Select how often you use it in personal conversations.
| Phrase or expression | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I need to invest in myself" | |||||
| "Always room for improvement" | |||||
| "I need to work on me" | |||||
| "I'm not the best version of me" |
Note: Think about similar expressions you use with friends, family, or yourself. e.g. "I feel like I'm falling behind" / "I need to be better" / "There's always room to improve"
Capitalism does not only organise economies. It organises how we think, how we value, and how we speak, including in moments that have nothing to do with money.
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Your response contributes to research on how economic language is part of daily life vocabulary beyond the market.