One Difficulty in Learning a Second Language Is to Know

question 85

Essay

One difficulty in learning a second language is to know when to employ the use of euphemisms and why. Why might this be hard for a person learning a second language (and, by association, learning culture, too)?

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Definitions:

Empathy

The capacity to comprehend and empathize with someone else's emotions.

Strong Belief

A conviction held with confidence and often without need for evidence.

Obligation

A duty or commitment that an individual is bound to fulfill, whether by law, promise, or moral responsibility.

Return In Kind

The act of reciprocating or responding to a gesture or action with a similar one.