I also wouldn’t consider speaking a foreign language a hobby.
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lorty@lemmy.ml 2 days ago
I really want to understand what’s the big deal about foreign languages. If both speak the same second language, then maybe having a few conversations in it might be fun, but if you don’t what is exciting about someone that can say things you don’t understand?
cows_are_underrated@feddit.org 2 days ago
person420@lemmynsfw.com 2 days ago
Learning foreign languages can definitely be a hobby.
grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 days ago
It’s “exotic.”
It’s also an entirely other cultural layer to a person. I’ve noticed people looked at me differently if they heard me speaking to my family. Like they just found out I have a secret identity.
Some people have a bias for novelty, or experiences outside of what they’re used to. I think it’s nice.