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Right on money. It's easier to delude yourself that you comprehended an European culture without knowing the language simply because everything is so superficia
by varjag 4y ago
Right on money. It's easier to delude yourself that you comprehended an European culture without knowing the language simply because everything is so superficially familiar and all nuances are comparatively fine.
- AdamN 4y agoNobody's suggesting that speaking the local language isn't a major contributor to integrating in and understanding a local culture. It's just not the only contributor.