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Multilingual People Of Reddit Share The Funniest and Rudest Things They've Overheard From People Who Thought They Couldn't Understand The Language

This should be a lesson: don't talk about other people in another language and assume they can't understand you.

Multilingual People Of Reddit Share The Funniest and Rudest Things They've Overheard From People Who Thought They Couldn't Understand The Language

Language is a beautiful thing — it showcases the wonderful diversity of people in the world. At the same time, it also divides and differentiates us from one another.

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Some of us are fortunate enough to learn more than one language from our homes, school electives, and the places we choose to live. People also actively learn languages other than their own for work or simply because they want to.

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The freedom to learn any language you desire means you probably won't look like the stereotypical person who speaks that language. The look of delight on the native speakers' faces when they discover you can understand and participate in a conversation in their mother tongue is always rewarding.

Because you don't look like someone who speaks their language, some people will feel the need to talk about you in that language, assuming you don't understand. What they say will not always be pleasant, and most of the time, it's just plain rude.

At that moment, you have a choice: get on with your life and ignore them, or surprise them by replying in the very language they used to insult you. There's also a secret third option: post it on the internet and entertain thousands of people who can relate to your experience!

There's no place like Reddit to share those types of encounters, and these are the most remarkable ones:

There's no place like Reddit to share those types of encounters, and these are the most remarkable ones:littlebetenoire
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1. Wow! Imagine visiting another country and insulting the people who call it their home, plus you rope in another race for extra racist points.

1. Wow! Imagine visiting another country and insulting the people who call it their home, plus you rope in another race for extra racist points.[deleted]
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2. This wholesome meet-cute that only happens in movies.

2. This wholesome meet-cute that only happens in movies.some-seventy-years

3. Why would you start dirty talking in the middle of a crowded train car, then get mad when someone overhears your conversation?

3. Why would you start dirty talking in the middle of a crowded train car, then get mad when someone overhears your conversation?[deleted]

4. I bet the son was accompanied by the dad this time because the mom still can't muster up the courage to show her face at that store.

4. I bet the son was accompanied by the dad this time because the mom still can't muster up the courage to show her face at that store.[deleted] [deleted] [deleted]

Why would you do this? The person is just doing their job!

Why would you do this? The person is just doing their job![deleted] [deleted] [deleted] [deleted] [deleted] [deleted]

Best part of the story!

Best part of the story![deleted] [deleted]

5. Ever heard of a good NYC subway story? Yes, they can apparently happen!

5. Ever heard of a good NYC subway story? Yes, they can apparently happen!ReggieJ ReggieJ

6. You should have asked them for their names at least.

6. You should have asked them for their names at least.bellevuefineart

7. The tutor who wasn't in on the joke anymore because he was acting suspicious.

7. The tutor who wasn't in on the joke anymore because he was acting suspicious.I_hate_you_Kyle

8. Fighting fire with fire sometimes works.

8. Fighting fire with fire sometimes works.eruditeasian

9. Oh, come on, that is not okay to say in any language that you know.

9. Oh, come on, that is not okay to say in any language that you know.diadmer diadmer diadmer

10. House blend = nasty.

10. House blend = nasty.All_Hail_Mao All_Hail_Mao

11. It's not unheard of for tourists to receive unfair prices from local vendors who try to take advantage of them.

11. It's not unheard of for tourists to receive unfair prices from local vendors who try to take advantage of them.JLanii

12. Why invite people over in the first place just to insult them? Did the aunt stay with the boyfriend and his nasty family after that?

12. Why invite people over in the first place just to insult them? Did the aunt stay with the boyfriend and his nasty family after that?theweeping-weeb

13. Under the right circumstances, learning another language will open up a whole new culture for you and allow you to meet amazing people along the way!

13. Under the right circumstances, learning another language will open up a whole new culture for you and allow you to meet amazing people along the way!agnomengunt

14. This is just disappointing behavior, isn't it?

14. This is just disappointing behavior, isn't it?Itsrane

15. A Filipino from the Bay Area who couldn't unhear this spontaneous confession.

15. A Filipino from the Bay Area who couldn't unhear this spontaneous confession.augustus_waters

16. Stop underestimating other people.

16. Stop underestimating other people.SmellyHel

17. The chef who finally got the respect he deserved.

17. The chef who finally got the respect he deserved.muffmcgee

18. A less than magical moment at Disney World.

18. A less than magical moment at Disney World.beardedalien013 beardedalien013 beardedalien013

19. NSFW ASL.

19. NSFW ASL.shinyhappycat

20. A Thai kid who learned that ghosts can have blue eyes.

20. A Thai kid who learned that ghosts can have blue eyes.gwarster

21. You wouldn't want a stranger to learn about your toilet struggles.

21. You wouldn't want a stranger to learn about your toilet struggles.PeacockDoom

22. A bit of a butt appreciation from older Chinese ladies.

22. A bit of a butt appreciation from older Chinese ladies.Chinablond

23. They like a nicely shaped behind over there.

23. They like a nicely shaped behind over there.AlbinyzDictator AlbinyzDictator

24. The kind co-worker who received heartfelt appreciation.

24. The kind co-worker who received heartfelt appreciation.patsfan21

25. You can't say things like that in public, Hazel!

25. You can't say things like that in public, Hazel![deleted]

26. Served a dish hotter than wasabi.

26. Served a dish hotter than wasabi.bungoton

27. This ends with a breakfast cereal used as an insult.

27. This ends with a breakfast cereal used as an insult.hisakata94 hisakata94

28. You should have taken part in that bet.

28. You should have taken part in that bet.5adisticP3N9U1N5

29. The secret to dating in high school is learning a second language.

29. The secret to dating in high school is learning a second language.[deleted] [deleted]

30. The aunt who had a strong feeling about her future.

30. The aunt who had a strong feeling about her future.Laureril

Some of the stories above make learning another language worth it just for the sole purpose of shutting down ignorant and rude conversations. Make it a rule not to insult strangers to their faces in any language.

You'll never know which one of them can hear and understand what you're saying. You don't need to know three languages to understand kindness.

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