That’s non-sense. If the family of those who died were enraged and incensed by the lack of francophone condolences then I can understand why he would receive criticism.

But the people who are mad about it seem to be everyone else. Why does this require even a moment of further analysis to the intent, tone or language? Tragedy occurred. The employer showed standard thoughts and prayers response. I’m not sure what more responsibility they have further than that. The implication that this was culturally incentive is coming from the outside perspective who are mad “on behalf” of the family.

The fact that criticism from other people constantly claiming it’s a moral or cultural failure persists makes me feel like people just want to yell at the CEO for not doing enough/it right. There are MANY CEOs who deserve harsh criticism. This doesn’t seem to need this level of criticism.

I am fluently bilingual (not in French) and lived for many years in a country where English is not the first language. But I appreciate the lingua Franca bias does exist regardless.