I think it is understandable that people would want to speak their native language. I feel that being in country where everyone speaks a different language than you would be rather intimidating. Finding others you can talk to in your own language would be comforting. It seems that it would also make you feel close to home and would just be easier/ more natural. However, in a professional setting I think that it would be less difficult if everyone spoke the language that the majority of the country knew. In many jobs in order to get the job done quickly and accurately, it is important that there are not miscommunications. In other cases I think it is perfectly okay to speak whatever language you please. It can definitely be a learning experience for others around you and help to make people more culturally diverse.
Ashley Allen, Post 7
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