Javier moves to a new school and wants to fit in with the other kids.He starts using the slang the other kids are using.This is referred to as accommodation theory.

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The accommodation theory suggests that individuals may modify their speech, language or communication style to accommodate to the style associated with the social group they are interacting with to fit in or communicate more effectively. In this scenario, Javier modifies his language to fit in with the slang that other kids are using at his new school.

Javier Moves to a New School and Wants to Fit