Dec 3, 2024
I always try to learn and use at least politeness phrases in the local language. That shows respect. If my interlocutor thinks I am fluent, I quickly smile and say "no".
You know the old joke: What do you call someone who speaks several languages?
A. A polyglot.
What do you call someone who speaks two languages fluently?
A. A bilingual.
What do you call someone who speaks only one language?
A. An American.