Why do people feel the need to criticize somebody else's English?
345013
They say an empty mind is the devil's factory. Sometimes, some of us are true Grammar Types, who just can't help but correct. Others broadly fall into the empty-mind-looking-for-reason-of-being. They will just criticise any and everything.\n\nLastly, many of us are severely underexposed to other people and cultures. We just never know that there is the possibility of another kind of person who does not lead their life like us - does not cross the t's and dot the i's. We know it theoretically, but not experientially. It's one thing to know, it's another to face diversity and being able to adjust oneself. \n\nSo many reasons!
34439
Because they are ignorant of the fact that, English is not the official language of the US & they are paranoid or curious about  the other peoples conversation.
49574
I no wut you meen. :) People learn how to speak properly, they just don't care and forget how to do it. Lose/loose, your/you're, they're/their/there misspelligs are real annoying..
571574
It's not bad. In fact, I think we all should learn at least the basics of another language. Whoever said that statement is kind of, well, an idiot.
843909
people care about their languages, it's not reasonable, it's not defensible from any scientific point of view, it is just the way human culture is, so yes, it is desirable to try to preserve all languages. how would you feel if suddenly no one spoke english anymore and you were forced to express yourself for the rest of your life in another language?
489511
do not let these comments stop you from expressing yourself. the people making these remarks may only know one language and use it badly.
554375
No. Those of our people are ignorant because they will not learn the language of the country they choose to live in. I have the same problem. I can't take it when I am at the store and they give me attitude because I asked them in English. I hope some of our people will learn English and stop being negative to our practices. Keep on talking maybe they will learn some thing.
766306
If you're the kind of person who keeps correcting yourself, and appreciates it when someone corrects you, you should probably correct others. 'Course, there's a way of doing it - constructive criticism, not destructive. The point is to improve yourself and others.
744110
They are the same people who have no friends, and blame everyone else for being the jerk in life.\n\nI believe that if English is their second language, the nuances of english go right over their comprehension. the wit, the sarcasm, the humor. it has to be obvious. not to say the person you are referring to is like this, but its a possibility on the internet.\n\nI get the same treatment, but inferior beings tend to strike out in the safety of being out of range. It is the only way they can find an equality of power, its the weak way of living, backstabbing and stone throwing. and I laugh. so should you, as the weak know who they are, and know they fear the strong.
1064739
I think there are a number of reasons, some being:\n\n1) they want no mistake about which cultural group they identify with\n2) it's colloquialism\n3) they know it's annoying and they want to annoy you\n4) they know better but refuse to conform\n5) they don't know any better\n6) they have a true physical speech impairment
787004
i'd help them and assist them on the grammar and suggest ways they can improve on their english. just as long as they say a few simple words, i can usually understand what they are saying. sometimes, when i'm in central london i have tourists, who don't speak perfect english, come up to me and asking me to take a photo of them and i oblige. as for people, such as those who come to settle down in britain from other countries, who don't speak it well, i do commend them for trying, and yes i appreciate people who make the effort, whilst not patronising or being nasty to people of other cultures. it goes to show they are willing to learn and are prepared to learn a language, just so they can become better and all-round communicators and learners. i know that for some english is difficult- but it's never impossible. with practice and persistent learning, anyone and everyone can speak and pronounce english extremely well
687065
I take it that you have a problem with the English?
481423
Well it is assumed that people who participate in this programm should only speak English. Since there are a lot of non maternel English speaking people who do participate it is to my insight very normal that mistakes are made. I think it is ok if someone correct mistakes in a respectfull way. I can also imagine that it is very annoying if you read questions that don't make any sense. Not everybody has a way with words and for them to express a question or an answer might be hard. So thumbs up for trying and don't let it get to you. Everybody has his or her qualities. Be yourself and the rest will follow. And look at it this way, next time you recieve a comment like that, ask how you can improve and it make you both feel much better.
1111130
A lot of people think that English is the only acceptable language of the US.  So when people translate it, they get angry.  Some people are just really ignorant.
245327
LOL No. It's an every day occurrence where I live. The town I live in is extremely multi-cultural. The people are from very diverse cultural backgrounds, and there are people around here who speak a myriad of languages. Most of them speak at least a little English too, but when they are together in groups, they speak their native language, and why not?  They aren't talking to me, so why would I care what language they are speaking?
379262
some people who belittle  others do so because of a hardened heart.  They are people who themselves were belittle either in their family or by peers.  They are only putting out what was put into them.  The scars and pains of verbal abuse sometimes cause people to develop a defensive mechanism to hide their hurt.  If they can hurt you with harmful words, it makes them feel good, because they hurt also.
332535
Consider the source...the people that mis use this term, are followers...they have heard it wrong and used it wrong without knowing any better.  Those of us that are aware of the proper usage tend to lapse in respect for the speakers.  Regardless, I couldn't care less how they say it because I know the way it is meant, and enjoy correcting most!