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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by avena, Aug 29, 2009.

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  1. #1
    if a non-american or someone writes BROKEN English (bad grammar), what will you do?

    i . don't mind. he/she is not american
    ii. really feel perturbed. never want to read his/her writing again

    i or ii?
     
    avena, Aug 29, 2009 IP
  2. avena

    avena Peon

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    anybody here?
     
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  3. Helvetii

    Helvetii Notable Member

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    I wouldn't mind if anyone writes bad english. English is not an international language.
     
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    izlik Well-Known Member

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    English is the world :O everyone that do not know proper english should be hanged! :p
     
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    I generally ignore it and go merrily on my way. I'm not really into grammar or spelling.

    Wait... what?
     
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  6. Helvetii

    Helvetii Notable Member

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    Q- What is THE MOST fun thing you do when you're online?

    Answer-

     
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  7. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    :D Good to see someone's paying attention :D

    Helvetii +REP
     
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  8. Yasinta

    Yasinta Member

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    If I were American or from any English speaking country, I believe I wouldn't mind as long as they don't use it for formal purpose/work. Many people have tried great effort in learning the international language. The natives should respect their confidence too. :p
     
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  9. StevieHawk

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    Well I wouldn't hire them to write articles unless their English was great.

    I will generally ignore bad grammar but often I will point out their mistakes so that they can improve upopn it.

    English is an international language.
     
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    #10
    World Pop: 6700 million
    English Speakers: 1800 million (27%)
    Native English Speakers: 500 million (7.5%)
    Native Chinese Speakers: 1300 million
    Native Hindu/Urdu Speakers: 550 million

    English Is NOT an international language.
     
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    I would just ignore it, not my style to stick my nose where it does not belong.
     
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    haaahaa

    I will bold the highest number there...

    I am not here for debate. English IS an international language. People from all over the world are on this forum and using English to communicate...
     
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    Next you would say that Christianity is an international religion.......:rolleyes: Americans!
     
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    I agree. And I would expect to be treated the same way if I were to go to any other country that doesn't speak English as their first language.
     
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    Well spoken:) listen to ThePoint :cool:
     
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    phyza Well-Known Member

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    I will not mind it and pass him to Kerosene lol ...
    Well i m myself not a native English speaker and most of the people here on DP don't even write good English so neva mind and just try to understand what they want to say :D
     
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    american's rellay do not mind if someone cannot write proper english like me:)
     
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    I get annoyed when someone is really bad at English, especially in spoken English. Dunno why this is.
     
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    I get quite aggravated and like to give them a hard time;
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1475767 <---- Example; painful if you are like me.

    I'm more irritated by it when they try to argue with me in broken English, especially when I can't understand their "comebacks". ("i clone dna ??" WTF does that mean?)

    On a side note, I'm starving.
     
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  20. Universal

    Universal Greenhorn

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    I ignore it if I don't need to read it. Though if i really do need to read a post that has broken english, it would be a horrible experience.
     
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