Linguistic Markers
Your Words Tell Your Story
Every word choice reveals something about who you are, what you care about, and how you see the world. Reasoner analyzes the subtle patterns in language—from pronoun shifts to metaphor choices—that reveal identity, priorities, and hidden perspectives you might not even realize you’re expressing.
How Language Choices Reveal Who You Really Are
The way you use pronouns reveals your group identity. Your choice of intense versus moderate language shows what you truly care about. Your metaphors reveal how you conceptualize complex ideas. Your formality shifts show relationship dynamics in real-time.
Identity & Perspective
Language Intensity
Word Choice & Style
Communication Dynamics
Personal Pronouns (I/Me)
Individual vs. Collective Identity
Tracks how often someone uses “I” versus “we,” revealing whether they see themselves as individual actors or part of a group
What This Reveals: Decision authority, personal accountability, and how someone positions themselves within organizations
Group Pronouns (We/Us)
Collective Identity and Alignment
Analyzes shifts from “I” to “we” that signal when decisions move from individual to committee control
What This Reveals: Group alignment, shared responsibility, and when individual authority is being diluted
Audience Awareness (You)
Relationship Positioning
Examines how someone addresses others, revealing their perception of the relationship and power dynamics
What This Reveals: Respect levels, perceived hierarchy, and how someone wants to position the relationship
External References (They/Them)
Us vs. Them Dynamics
Identifies how someone talks about external groups, revealing organizational boundaries and relationship distances
What This Reveals: In-group vs. out-group thinking, organizational loyalty, and potential conflict areas
Pronoun Patterns in Action
Individual contributor: “I think this approach will work” → Shows personal ownership and confidence
Committee thinking: “We should probably consider this” → Indicates shared responsibility and potential diluted decision-making
The shift: When someone moves from “I will handle this” to “We need to discuss this” → Signals loss of individual authority or confidence
The Language Patterns That Reveal Everything
Your word choices create a fingerprint of your thinking. Reasoner reads these patterns to understand not just what you’re saying, but who you are, what you value, and how you see the world—often revealing insights you weren’t aware you were communicating.
Why Linguistic Patterns Matter
Language is never neutral. Every pronoun choice, every metaphor, every shift in formality reveals something about perspective, priorities, and relationships. Understanding these patterns means you can communicate more effectively and read the deeper meaning in every conversation.