Languages

Is it acceptable to mix languages in everyday conversation?

For

It reflects modern multicultural life.

Against

It can sound confusing and disrespectful to grammar.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I can mix languages with my family and friends with little to no issue.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • When you speak multiple languages, you switch (often mid sentence) to the language that's most convenient.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I lose my entire train of thought and end up forgetting how to speak both languages.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • I'll just stick to one language and will not code-switch because it's useless and doesn't move the conversation forward.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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