I’ve hears stories of some Americans telling other people who are speaking a non-English language “This is America, speak English!” even if the conversation has nothing to do with them. Why do they do this?

  • LordSinguloth@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    Happens in every country and in every nation. This isn’t a strictly American issue

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      7 months ago

      Yep, went to france to kearn french, was questioned (by an idiot) why I didn’t knew (spoke) french well.

      They exist in all countries.

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        7 months ago

        Don’t you DARE speak French in France unless you’re a native speaker!

        That country is the reverse complaint put forth in this thread.

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          7 months ago

          When I want to France they all treated me with respect because I attempted French first over English.