Ive actually experienced something similar while I was abroad, Lisa told us.

He had no idea I could understand every word because I stayed quiet the whole time, she recalled.

But things took a turn when the driver began insulting her for being a foreigner.

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Lisa decided to keep her composure until the end of the ride.

He was completely caught off guard that I not only understood him but could respond perfectly, she said.

While the encounter was amusing to her, it also served as an important reminder.

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They can hurt people or lead to unpleasant situations.

So my advice: be polite and friendly to others, no matter if they understand you or not.

One of her favorite things about learning new languages is connecting with the cultures behind them.

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She finds idioms and untranslatable expressions particularly fascinating.

For example, the Portuguese wordSaudadeexpresses a feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia, Lisa shared.

Or the German wordFernweh, which describes being homesick for a place youve never been.

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Many recommend speaking from day one, and Lisa agrees its a good approach.

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