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As languages don't match each other exactly, linguists and psychologists have debated if specific grammatical features shape the thought patterns of separate language communities differently. Are Germans better listeners than Greeks because they are politely waiting for the verb at the end of the sentence? Are they more punctual because their half six really means half five?\n\nThis concept pops up in Irish most frequently when we translate the English words "yes" and "no", words which have a powerful place in Hiberno-English literature and politics. In today's episode, Darach talks to Peadar, Gear\xf3id\xedn and Motherfocl\xf3ir newbie Caitl\xedn about this concept and its broader impact.\n\n--- \n\nContact the show at https://twitter.com/motherfocloir or email us at motherfocloir@headstuff.org.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices