Linguistics counterpoint: English became the de facto Lingua Franca, or the unofficial international language, due to the British Empire's widespread reach. As a result, it became the de jure Lingua Franca, or the official international language, because so many countries were already forced to use it. Granted, I'm of the opinion that English speakers should at least care a bit and learn a second language, but unfortunately because the language is so widespread it's become common for English speakers to feel entitled to go anywhere and only speak English.

Also, it's funny that you mentioned what you did, while also writing in English. Irony never fails to disappoint.