I first came across the word 'Globish' (and hence the concept) in a Japanese bookshop while searching the shelves for any useful books on language learning.
Basically, it is the term for English as it is spoken around the world between non-native speakers.
It uses a smaller number of words, shorter sentences and simpler grammar.
Its purpose is to communicate messages quickly, easily, and 'relaxedly'. It doesn't fuss so much with being 'correct'. And that is what I both take from it and respect.
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