I’ve hears stories of some Americans telling other people who are speaking a non-English language “This is America, speak English!” even if the conversation has nothing to do with them. Why do they do this?

    • Dyskolos@lemmy.zip
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      5 months ago

      It’s literally in the term. But yeah sure, it’s easier to just smack the same label on everything. Whatever makes you happy.

      • Stepos Venzny@beehaw.org
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        5 months ago

        Some words just have more than one definition is all. It’s not about me, it’s about the dictionary.