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SalaciousSunTzu t1_je7tzt4 wrote

Reply to comment by MrBallzsack in TIFU when tried to be polite in a different language by No_Syllabub_4264

Actually most people love when people make the effort to speak someone's language instead of this nonsense you're speaking about. This has absolutely fck all to do with privilege and the person he spoke to and you are plain rude. If someone goes out of their way to spend time learning something to better communicate with you or make you feel welcome, the normal reaction is not this. I watch a guy who learns many languages in new York, incl Chinese. He goes to Chinatown alot and people are always thrilled and honoured he embraced their culture. He also does it around the world and yes he's white. Xiaoma on YouTube

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DuePomegranate t1_je8acs4 wrote

People like it when you go to their country and try to use their language.

People who immigrate to America and are struggling to fit in and often facing issues due to their differences in appearance and language... they may not feel the same way especially if it's a half-assed effort (OP got it wrong). It can feel condescending.

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SalaciousSunTzu t1_je8cms7 wrote

Once again wrong, look up the guy I said.

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DuePomegranate t1_je8delr wrote

Xiaoma cannot be counted as a half-assed effort in learning other languages.

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SalaciousSunTzu t1_je8dtea wrote

You expect OP to only speak the person's language if he's fluent? Everyone starts somewhere. Half assed doesn't even make sense in this context when the guy just learned something for the first time from said language

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MrBallzsack t1_je7uv4t wrote

You are incorrect, she clearly reacted for a reason. And this is not at all the same as a youtuber traveling the world

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SalaciousSunTzu t1_je8ct4v wrote

Well most of these guys videos are in new York and people are always excited when he learns and embraces their culture. I also play online with many non native English speakers and if I ever pick up and repeat some of the phrases they use they fucking love it, shits hilarious to them

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