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OT: Human Rights Framework 2-May-2010 At 10:56:19 PM ambyeok

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On 2/05/2010 Hendo wrote:
>Sure, but what about the joy of having a good conversation with a waiter
>than can speak english and making a good friend.

Hendo, let me tell you why I chose to learn a foreign language. I was in Thailand and a friend who I was travelling with, who new some Japanese, began helping some Japanese tourists in their own language; I cant even begin to described the instant connection that was formed. You mentioned you wanted to learn a foreign language, take a punt, go for it, you cant learn them all but just have a crack at one. I gaurantee that it will be a rich and rewarding experience. You can make that good friend in the english speaking restaurant, as you will likely do elsewhere, but the connection you will make with someone, when speaking their language, or at least trying, is just amazing. They will know that, at the very least, that you have taken some effort and sacrifice to get to know their culture; this is something a truly rewarding friendship can be based on.