Bad reasons to learn languages

Japanese: "I like anime and jrpgs!"
Chinese: "China is going to be a superpower!"
Dutch/Swedish: "Their society is so progressive!"

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Because the "business language" aspect changes often. If you were in the 70s and 80s, people would be saying Japanese was the language of the future. By all means, study something practical, but only if it intersects with your genuine interests.