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by chillacy 3250 days ago
Eh, I wouldn't say the share of english speakers everywhere reflects its neutrality as much as its usefulness in the modern world.

English is currently the international language, even at the esperanto congress. But it makes me appreciate having english as a native language, because I have to watch two non-native speakers struggle (like a polish guy ordering coffee from a korean barista).