Is it racist to use Google translate to communicate with someone of a different race that doesn't speak English very well or any at all?

[redskulldangerzone64]

[Goforit1010]

How could that possibly be racist?

I swear, I've never come across a group of people more focused on that word like Gen Z and millennials! To them, calling the grass green, water wet, and the sky blue is racist. Get a clue people!

[rtj1211]

No, but google translate is deliberately useless at translations. If you know a language like German well and you see some of the nonsense Google Translate puts up after translation, you'd agree with me.

[purplepoppy]

No but both parties should be mindful that GT isn't perfect. As long as they both accept translations won't always be accurate them there shouldn't be a problem

[NewsReader]

Obviously not. Just be aware that GT is not always perfect. The person you are talking to might have to analyze the translation to figure out what it's supposed to be. Good luck.

[jshm2]

Eh... that depends. Are you doing it to be an arsehole assuming they can't speak English, or because you really cannot communicate?

[BJP21]

Nope not at all, just used with one of my clients who happens to speak Russian and very little English. As long as what is communicated gets through... You good.

[OddBeMe]

No. But I’d say you using the word race like that is.

[Snakeyes7]

Language barriers have nothing to do with race.

[ShadezMcgee]

No, it's not.

[goaded]

No, any attempt at communication is good.

[Anonymous]

It's what we used to call practical

[_Just_A_girl_]

Um no

[CloudMassacre]

Nope

[Anonymous]

I want quick painless death.