Sure, cavemen grunts were simpler ...complex language like we have today is "better". — Outlander
For me it is clear that languages are different and that if there is a difference then one is to be better than another. — I like sushi
English became a global language because of the combined influence of two superpowers, the British Empire and the US, not because of its advantages, right? — Judaka
Perhaps English promotes individualism through the extensive use of individualistic pronouns. — Judaka
But whether one is better than the other depends on one's values. — Judaka
I think English is particularly unique in that it developed in certain directions due to Latin, Ancient Greek, French and influences from colonies too.
This range could be viewed as positive or negative thing. Which is it? I would say mostly positive at one point in history, but as time has passed it may have become a little unwieldy perhaps? — I like sushi
You think I am ignorant? Okay then … shut it down I will not waste my time if you assume I have not studied any linguistics. I guess you just have a pet hate.
Np bye :) — I like sushi
First off, all these words and terms you use "Sicilian", "English", etc are nonsense in a true discussion of languages being "better". All lingual communication is forced air through specific muscular nuance. Nothing more. Nothing less. — Outlander
. If you lack use of tenses (like Sicilians) then you are less likely to plan ahead. — I like sushi
Confusion about grammar? — I like sushi
Do we native English speakers use these common phrases because French better conveys the meaning, or are we just accustomed to it by this point? — Daniel Duffy
The German word "Heimat" (the feeling of being at home) is one and the Czech word "litost" (the feeling of coming face to face with your own misery) is another. — Baden
In that case, it would be more about being accustomed to it (and reinforcing your position within a group) than actually anything to do with better conveying meaning. — Baden
Assembly language is the best. — unenlightened
I am familiar on a daily basis with these two feelings — Daniel Duffy
this would make the use of 'je ne ce quoi' and other French phrases more about portraying a certain image of oneself rather than whatever the object is you are talking about. — Daniel Duffy
I think we do that as adults too as a form of social flexibility and image generation. We sadly tend to want to be liked and fit in more than almost anything regardless of whatever narrative we paste over that. — Baden
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