The cruelty of some English native speakers discourages non-native speakers from using English.
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Discourages
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The English teacher's behavior discourages non-native speakers from asking questions or seeking clarification, as they fear judgment or ridicule.
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The macho society discourages men from engaging in nurturing and caregiving roles.
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He says the fear of side effects also discourages many people from vaccinating their children. For example, he notes great damage has been caused by a now debunked 1998 study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism.
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