Bilinguals/multilinguals, do You Think Speaking Multiple Languages Made You a Better Communicator?

Hey everyone!

I’m doing a little bit of research on how childhood multilingualism affects communication skills, and I’d love to hear your experiences

If you grew up speaking more than one language, did you feel it changed the way you communicate with others? Specifically:

Do you find it easier to explain things to different people?
Are you better at adjusting/adapting how you talk depending on who you’re speaking to?
Have you noticed that being bilingual/multilingual helps you understand others’ perspectives better?
Do you think it made you more culturally aware or empathetic?

I’m especially interested in stories about:

• Having to translate for family or friends as a kid.
• Situations where being multilingual helped you communicate better.
• Whether you feel it gave you a social or professional advantage.
• How do you think your experience affects your relationship with others?

Feel free to share any thoughts or personal experiences! Thanks in advance.