As someone who has grown up in both Japan and America, I have a theory that due to Japanese culture of showing respect through use of proper speech, and almost extreme avoidance of causing offense, Japanese people are too timid to try out their English skills for fear of sounding rude. In Japan, the japanese language is very dependent on using honorifics and showing proper respect, and most often, a foreigner speaking Japanese can come off as quite crude and offensive (although it is completely understood that no offense is meant). Therefore, I think they associate the idea that any non-native speaking a different language sounds extremely crude, and they have this sub-conscious fear of speaking out.
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As someone who has grown up in both Japan and America, I have a theory that due to Japanese culture of showing respect through use of proper speech, and almost extreme avoidance of causing offense, Japanese people are too timid to try out their English skills for fear of sounding rude. In Japan, the japanese language is very dependent on using honorifics and showing proper respect, and most often, a foreigner speaking Japanese can come off as quite crude and offensive (although it is completely understood that no offense is meant). Therefore, I think they associate the idea that any non-native speaking a different language sounds extremely crude, and they have this sub-conscious fear of speaking out.
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