10 Ways Teenagers are Like Baboons

Baboons have an incredibly intricate system of communication

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Baboons have an incredibly intricate system of communication. They use a variety of techniques beyond simple vocalization to “speak” to each other. Teenagers also communicate via a variety of methods, and often seem as if they’re speaking another language. Slang, music, facial expressions, and memes are common ways teenagers express themselves to each other. Understanding of the nuances of basic language, like sarcasm and irony, also improves during the teen years, providing another level of communication.

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