I agree, Eva. The French have historically used language as a way to try to unify society and regional languages were not welcomed when they 'leaked' into the mainstream. I think English is so ubiquitous and widespread that there can be no such control, but if you read letters from angry people in papers like the 'Daily Mail,' there are certainly some who would like to do so! The first time I spoke to a Gaelic speaker from Canada, I found it fascinating, because the Gaelic in Scotland has evolved with time and Cape Breton Gaelic is slightly different, having gone in it's own direction. It really showed me how languages grow and change over time. I love the playfulness of English and I don't think you can stop changes and evolution, otherwise you'll end up with an 'official' language and one spoken by ordinary people in their everyday business.
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Na sir 's na seachainn an cath - Neither seek nor shun the fight Old Scottish proverb