Victory your comment contradicts itself every step of the way. So on one hand Expats shouldn't bother learning the language of the land because they don't have the time/desire to do it, however on the other hand those business men and women expats are finding it difficult to interact with the locals because they lack the linguistic requirements and skills?
max1986: yes If you are in direct contact with the non-English speaking locals and it’s your daily job routine and you are unable to carry out your work duties right because of the language hindrance, then I’m afraid yup you are not qualified "Enough" to do the job best.
Victory your comment contradicts itself every step of the way. So on one hand Expats shouldn't bother learning the language of the land because they don't have the time/desire to do it, however on the other hand those business men and women expats are finding it difficult to interact with the locals because they lack the linguistic requirements and skills?
max1986: yes If you are in direct contact with the non-English speaking locals and it’s your daily job routine and you are unable to carry out your work duties right because of the language hindrance, then I’m afraid yup you are not qualified "Enough" to do the job best.