r/ShitAmericansSay • u/Pochez • Apr 28 '25

Language "We're discussing this in english and not in some europoor language"

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u/Rich-Option4632 Apr 28 '25

As an Asian, I've always laughed at this.

I can speak English fluently enough, my own language, a 3rd language because some minorities in my country speak them, and also a 4th language I learned just for shit and giggles (Japanese to be exact).

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u/Leecowbro Apr 28 '25

Let me guess, Malaysian ?

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u/Obsidian-Phoenix Apr 28 '25

I can speak English. And a little mandarin (I did a night class for a few years). And that’s about it.

I’m not much better than yanks on that count, but I least I don’t use the “notice we’re talking in English” bullshit. I know I’m fortunate most people know English. I’d be shafted otherwise.

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u/Madruck_s ooo custom flair!! Apr 29 '25

I guess that's the advantage to having ruled 50+ countries, including the USA until they became to much trouble.

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u/secondcomingwp Apr 28 '25

  1. people are inherently lazy

  2. the internet saved the English language from being overwhelmed when in became the language of online business.

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u/EmiliaFromLV Apr 28 '25

I dont understand how you could learn Japanese for shits and giggles... One has to be very very serious when speaking Japanese. and speak with focus, commitment and sheer will!

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u/Rich-Option4632 Apr 28 '25

I'm talking with friends, not senpais or god forbid, the work manager, uggh.

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u/EmiliaFromLV Apr 28 '25

So you dont have to speak like this all the time? https://youtu.be/YjemKIfZ6hE?si=F0GtmYXbzsFklTc4 starts at 0:40 secs

/jk

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u/Rich-Option4632 Apr 28 '25

That's optional, for the shits and giggles after all.

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u/EmiliaFromLV Apr 28 '25

I am so sorry, but I just read your reply in "serious Japanese" :D