Thread: Let anyone have their own ways

Originally Posted by Helenej

I understand that Deborski didn’t mean the whole nation. Nevertheless such a testimony impresses a lot. It will NEVER occur to anyone in Ukraine to disparage a person for their interest in the US and the English language. They are considered as ambitious and potentially more successful people. They may be even envied for that, but never disrespected.

I have to say that in my experience, Americans are far less tolerant of foreigners than Russians, also. In the US, lots of people get annoyed if you don't speak English right. Not ALL people, of course. Just the ignorant ones.

But when I lived in Russia (for two years) no one ever made fun of my (very poor!) Russian. At least, not to my face!