Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan will present the positions of Islamic countries in the absence of Israel, which has declined to attend the summit

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    7 months ago

    I know most of the world is multilingual but only knowing one language isn’t the sign of a lack of education.

    In fact judging someone for not know how to speak another language is eliteism.

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      7 months ago

      Context is important. Consider the context and re read the comments.

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        7 months ago

        Like what?

        I’m sure more than one of those people have issues with languages that some of the others are well versed in, and interpreters have been part of international diplomacy as long as there has been diplomacy.

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          7 months ago

          The context is multicultural international relations. While it’s not impossible to have a good understanding of other cultures without learning their languages and reading relevant literature in the original language rather than a translation it’s highly unlikely.

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            7 months ago

            Again, so what? Others have already pointed out that translations and interpreters work. Is english suddenly the national language of all of Europe?

            • 5BC2E7@lemmy.world
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              7 months ago

              It’s fine if you disagree. That counterpoint was refuted already.

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                7 months ago

                Nothing has been “refuted” more than a “nu uuuuuh!”

                You still haven’t said what’s the issue with translations or interpreters.

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                    7 months ago

                    You might also look into how international relations work if you think the language issue is the biggest.

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                    7 months ago

                    Oh ah, I am so high and mighty ~OP of comment above

                    Get over yourself. You came into this thread, stated falsehoods, people called you out. Now you are resorting to personal attacks because in the end, you are wrong and you have nothing else to prove your wrong claims.