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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Yes, but this is the Fediverse, so Americabad

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Dear sir/madam, this is a meme.

Exaggeration for comedic effect is not a crime.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

"Merica bad"

Lol ok kiddo

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

"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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

I don't understand your comment. What is the fighting happening here that you're mocking?