> Modern linguists agree that the best way to do this—to train your brain and to rid yourself of biases—is to spend more time with people who act, look, and spe

> Modern linguists agree that the best way to do this—to train your brain and to rid yourself of biases—is to spend more time with people who act, look, and speak differently from you. I'd argue that it's generally a good thing in life as a whole, not just when it comes to languages. I have an accent and a look that a lot of people can't place; the novelty of watching people ignore whatever comes out of my mouth while trying to figure "what" I am wears a bit thin over time. It does show that many people very much judge you by what they assume your background is, rather than what you have to say. I've moved around a lot over the years and it is clear to me that multi-cultural exposure is not just a good thing, it's essential if the world intends to move forward peacefully and productively.