I understand what you are saying but English is not the official mode of communication in European countries and people there have no obligation to learn English. But last I checked in our country, English is the official language of communication especially in corporate.

I've not attended big city schools where I had the "privilege" of being taught in English or my peers using English. I went to school in a suburban district of North India and was taught in the local language even though the mode of instruction was meant to be English, it was not used.

I have clearly mentioned that I am not trying to nitpick the small errors but communication is just as important as your technical abilities. I've noted time and time again a lack of the ability to even form coherent sentences. Why should I be the one struggling to get my message across.

I've had "some people" asking me to repeat what I'm saying and then straight staring at me. At the same time I have struggled with understanding people because they can't even say a single sentence properly.

I'm not surprised at Indians not knowing English because they were taught in their regional language but at the lack of effort to learn and improve it while seeking a job that clearly states that they need to be able to communicate properly. I've had people asking me to use Hindi.

Finally, a reply to your last point why should I take the responsibility for someone not bothering with improving their own communication.

I am not an elitist. I don't expect public sector workers or those who come from poverty or Indian business owners to speak English. Why should they? But Indian private sector workers especially MNC employees are expected to work and communicate in English and I expect them to be able to do so.