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?

  • Stepos VenznyEnglish
    47 days ago
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    Xenophobia isn’t a medical term. All the examples you listed are xenophobia.

    • Dyskolos
      -17 days ago
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      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 VenznyEnglish
        37 days ago
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        Some words just have more than one definition is all. It’s not about me, it’s about the dictionary.