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How people react when you try to speak their language (lemmy.ml)
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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I was going to comment the same, did the person who made this think Ireland is an English speaking country? If so I would suggest they read "Translations" by Brian Friel.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I know about revitalization efforts for Irish Gaelic but doesn't the majority speak English?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    The one for England is wrong anyway.

    If you come to England and attempt to speak to them in bad English, you don't get "no reaction" you get them shouting at you in the mistaken belief that raising their voices makes it easier to understand.

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