Posted by bad_luck on 6/12/2016 6:49:00 PM (view original):
Posted by tecwrg on 6/12/2016 5:41:00 PM (view original):
I'm just pointing out why English is used in your "cousin at the UN in Denmark" example.
The UN would be considered an international organization, wouldn't you say?
Not at work. I'm talking about his day to day life.
If he's working for the UN in whatever city he's living in or near in Denmark, then it's a logical assumption that there are many other foreign nationals living there who also work for the UN. Therefore, it's also logical to assume that there is more multi-lingual communication going on in that particular area.
I'm guessing that's not the case for the people living in East Bumfuck, Denmark.