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[–] 14 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Sense of wonder from discovering how different people from different places think similarly or differently of the same experiences, or different experiences you never thought about.
Otherwise, maybe trying to interact with the immigrants probably covering the essential jobs in his small town that nobody else wants to do.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    Sense of wonder from discovering how different people from different places think similarly or differently of the same experiences, or different experiences you never thought about.

    I mean, I'm sure some percentage of people who learn a language do so for that reason. But the vast, vast majority of time someone learns another language it's going to be because they expect to use it, I imagine.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    immigrants probably covering the essential jobs in his small town that nobody else wants to do.

    I heard from others say “they’re not your tutor” and they just switch back to English with me 😭

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    It will depend on the people and how you approach them, some will be happy to learn your interest, some will expect that it goes both ways and some will not want to be bothered. That's just normal human things.

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