Hello everyone, as an Asian guy who moved to Europe several years ago, I’ve learned French to B2 level and German to A1.
I’ve noticed several encounters when I try to get stuff done in my 3rd or 4th language, but accidentally made funny or sometimes horrible mistakes. Some people laugh, some switch to English, and some just refuse to communicate further.
For example, I was once in Hamburg, was trying to buy a bread for breakfast. My brain suddenly decided to mix French and German, then I said “Güten tag, ein brotchen, s’il vous plait.”
The clerk smiled, then replied me with German and wrapped my order up. Then my brain farted again, I told him “Danke! See you!” He smiled again and waved.
In your country, how would you react to a foreigner who tried his best to communicate in your language, but accidentally butchered it?