Politeness and EFL

Are native speakers nicer to non-native speakers or to others native speakers? Very interesting research by Chia Suan to which I would add the question: Are native American English speakers nicer to non-native speakers than British English native speakers. (Gosh, this resulted in a tongue - twister)

In my humble experience, Americans are always way much patient, polite and empathic.

http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2012/sessions/2012-03-19/interview-chia-suan

If you want to read more things by Chia Suan you should check out her blog.It's really thought-provoking.