When we speak a different language or have a different culture, we seem 'alien' or foreign to those who do not follow the same as us. This makes us view each other differently as we do not have the knowledge to understand what the other person is doing, saying, or even implying.
It is true that language is an important factor in one's identity and belonging. It also determines who we are as a person, and reveals or is indicative of our origin.
- Individuals are different, we all have our perspectives and priorities, and ideals.
- One's identity may be our language, our culture, the customs, what we eat or like.
- That does not mean that a person with a different language or culture or language identity is different and must be viewed differently.
- But most often than not, we tend to identify a person who speaks a different language or has a different culture as us as different.
- This is because it is human nature to associate and feel 'related' to those who speak the same language as ours.
- Having a point of similarity makes us comfortable, as everything can be understood by the other.
- So, when a person with a different language is present or has a different language identity and culture, we view them differently.
- Their language or culture, which is not similar to ours, makes them foreign, a new or another type.
- Language makes us feel a sense of connection, relatedness, etc.
When we don't understand a person with a different language, or culture, or language identity, we tend to view them differently because of the feeling of being different, strange in some sort, or even completely unique to us. This 'difference' makes them as 'the other', another type, and being seen as separate or unrelated.
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