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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 can connect people in surprising ways, but it can also expose how rude some strangers are when they think nobody understands them. For multilingual people, overhearing a private insult in public can turn an ordinary moment into an instant test of patience.

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That is exactly what happens in these Reddit stories, where people who speak more than one language catch strangers talking badly about them, their families, or the places they are in. Some respond with silence, some fire back, and some save the moment for the internet.

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The reactions are funny, awkward, and sometimes deeply rude, which is probably why so many readers recognize the feeling right away. Read on.

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

That one escalated fast.

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]

Some people really do say the quiet part out loud.

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]

That comeback landed perfectly.

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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

This potluck recipe feud, where someone refused their family’s secret spaghetti and their best friend got pulled in, has the same “why are you like this?” energy.

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

You never really know who understands you, and kindness is still the safest language in the room.

Wait, it gets messier: refusing to share a famous lasagna recipe after an insulting cousin.

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