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I wish I knew another language
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this post was submitted on 06 Jun 2024
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This isn't true of anyone I've ever known, and i believe it isn't true for the majority of Americans. I believe it's a loudly vocal minority who get angry at people speaking other languages or barely speaking English
Yes, but this is the Fediverse, so Americabad
This is truer than you might expect. Just not as blatant as the meme. Especially in a work context, people will underestimate someone's abilities, be inpatient with clarifications or simply favour others for tasks.
It's unconcious with some people, they don't even know they're doing it.
I am a first language English speaker, but my partner isn't and it's really opened my eyes to how much we underestimate the language difficulties immigrants can have.
Not to say everyone is struggling, but just that I think English speakers do take language skills for granted. And unconsciously are biased towards people based on their preserved language skills.
Even once you're fluent, like my partner well and truly is, it's still hard.
Dear sir/madam, this is a meme.
Exaggeration for comedic effect is not a crime.
lmfao evidently a meme that makes people very angry. 15+ downvotes. fuckin americans man. you guys truly fucking hate each other. good job! great culture, just the best stuff... totally worth fighting for, and definitely worth inflicting on the rest of the world, buncha bitches
I don't understand your comment. What is the fighting happening here that you're mocking?
"inflicting" Let's not pretend your entire life isn't wrapped up in American merchandise, food, and media. And no one forced it on you
I mean I’m American and never antagonize anyone for bad English. If anything I have more respect they try and I’m just glad I learnt this mutt of a language natively cause it’s inconsistent as fuck. I also get the other side from the 6 other languages I am learning so I appreciate anyone that yes ands vs acts like a jerk. But yeah meme funni just get a new joke is all I gotta say.
"Merica bad"
Lol ok kiddo