A language barrier stunts conversation. Awkwardly shouting at one another, hoping that if you are loud enough they will understand, seems to be the best thing to do. For that reason I can see why people holiday in Britain. But learning a foreign language is exciting. It doesn't even have to be foreign, I remember being excited when I first learnt to text. There's something quite peaceful about not knowing what someone is saying. Of course some people hate it, and desperately try to understand. Languages unlock doors for conversations with people you never thought you could even say hello too. I think that's why we learn languages; to fill the awkward silences with conversation instead of shouting.
HM
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