11 years ago
I'm sympathetic to both sides here. At first when Florette started speaking French in replies to my posts I wondered "hmmm, why?" I assumed she either assumed incorrectly that I spoke it or that it was simply more natural and enjoyable for her. I thought "well, it's not a big drama to translate it" and so I do, though first I try understanding it myself because I like to learn languages by osmosis.
On the other hand I can understand others not wanting to waste the time pushing her replies through a translator, and in that case I'd say just don't read it. *Shrugs* By speaking French Florette is taking the chance of people not bothering to find out what she's saying.
It would be simpler if you only spoke in English, Florette, but it's not a dealbreaker for me. Perhaps some believe you are purposefully being difficult and that's why it causes offence?