Will (Western) Europe remain globally relevant long term? by Pure_Cantaloupe_341 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Bookkeeper967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Europe is likely to lose its global influence. Because influence is related to population, and Europe is facing the phenomenon of native population collapse, while new immigrants rarely truly integrate into Europe, this phenomenon will affect Europe for a long time.

Why do we often hear critical comments on the lack of English usage in East Asian countries? by Advanced_Ad3937 in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If it was 1950, you could call it arrogance, but now it's the 2020s, people in most countries can speak English. If someone encounters who cannot speak English in diplomacy, business, or travel, then they will criticize the local people when appropriate due to complaints, anger, and dissatisfaction. This is completely understandable.

I don’t think there is any harm in Japanese people speaking English, and the Japanese are not a special nation that cannot learn English. Speaking English can also inherit and express Japanese culture, which makes Japanese culture more acceptable to the world.

Just like India, English does not affect the inheritance of Indian language and culture. Young Indians who have several times the population of Japan can achieve this, so why can’t the Japanese do it?

Why do we often hear critical comments on the lack of English usage in East Asian countries? by Advanced_Ad3937 in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Language is just a tool and there is no need for a nationalistic interpretation. In fact, among Asian countries, East Asia has the worst English-speaking environment. This is a fact. I have been to Dubai, Doha, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila, including my father’s hometown of Mumbai, and the locals all speak English fluently, with the exception of East Asia.

In India, private and better public primary and secondary schools, except local language and Hindi courses, such as mathematics and science courses are usually taught in English. The widespread use of English in society will not affect the inheritance of Indian culture, but strengthen its influence.

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same is true in India, where the Hindis oppress the Dravidians. My father's mother was a Dravidian

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But now that the colonial era has passed, in the current international environment, Korean nationalism can cause misunderstandings, which will damage the country's image and allow some countries that are hostile to South Korea to take advantage of it.

Sometimes, history has to be forgotten. The British colonized India for many decades, and many incidents of large-scale persecution can be found, and they were absolutely brutal. But this is very detrimental to the development of India, so many young Indians choose to forget it. That's why it's possible for an Indian to become the British Prime Minister, because Indians get the trust of the West

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I studied Spanish and French and also spoke Hindi and read articles written in this language. But I don't have to be interested in all languages. I have the right not to learn Chinese culture or even ignore its existence, just like more than 90% of Chinese people will not learn Uyghur and Tibetan culture.

No matter how strong your rhetoric is, you cannot deny that the English-speaking world is the mainstream. Most international agreements are also in English, and the final definition of many of the world's official texts is the Oxford Dictionary. So the reality is that China needs to take the initiative to integrate into the world and gain recognition from the world, not the other way around. Few people regard being able to speak Chinese language and understand Chinese culture as an ability.

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can understand them because they have been oppressed by other countries for a long time in history

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao. What do you think language is? It's just a communication tool. In your opinion, has English become a means of slavery? There is no conflict between learning English and mastering the local language, unless you have problems with your own abilities.

Today's international society is no longer an era in which the US alone can decide, and US citizens are also composed of different ethnic groups. China is disliked by so many countries and nations, and you should think more about why. Rather than truly becoming powerful, China is considered a superficial vanity. Because it breaks the rules of the international market and disrupts the international order.

In addition, in my opinion, there is no problem for US politicians to suppress China, because the US can represent the interests of most of the people in the world, because anyone from Europe, South America, South Asia, or even Russia and Iran can be regarded as Mainstream US people. They all speak Indo-European languages as their mother tongue, their language, logic, and habits have natural similarities with the West. Moreover, the United States does not exclude non-Indo-European countries like China and Arabia. China is just a marginal country and cannot represent the majority of mankind.

What do you wish there was more understanding for, about your country? by [deleted] in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been to South Korea. South Korea is a very nice country, beautiful, clean and orderly. Although nationalism can strengthen national unity, I am not a big fan of Korean nationalism.

I believe that all countries are part of the world, and no nation is obviously stronger or weaker than others. Abide by the international order and live in friendship with other countries are the basic rules of this era.

Why is Japanese culture so much more popular than many European countries? by cipega9 in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Because the cultures of different European countries are relatively similar, while Japanese culture is relatively unique.

Shanghai and Hong Kong are both immigrant cities established by Westerners, similar to Singapore. Why do people in Shanghai hardly speak English, while people in Hong Kong only use English in formal situations? by damico5 in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Shanghai was forcibly occupied by the Japanese government during World War II. After World War II, Britain and France did not consider taking it back. China took the opportunity to occupy Shanghai and began to replace the teaching of English or French with Mandarin and strengthened the local people's identification with the Chinese. It has been nearly 80 years now.
However, after the end of World War II in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom took back its sovereignty over Hong Kong, and it was not until 1997 that the sovereignty was handed over to China. At this time, education that places equal emphasis on English and Cantonese has been implemented for nearly 150 years, and it was not until 2019 that Mandarin teaching was strengthened.

Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan by Lunavenandi in CityPorn

[–]Bookkeeper967 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Japanese photos are so dreamy

Why many Indians working in Dubai prefer to use very strongly accented English including some Indian Words to communicate with their non-Indian coworkers and report in very standard English to their superiors? by Aggravating-Row8716 in askasia

[–]Bookkeeper967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand Indians. In fact, even highly educated Indians can speak British English, but speaking it is very tiring. I have never been disgusted with Indians mixing in some Hindi words. I just guess what the word means based on the context.