@MuchAdoAboutNothing,
I feel pretty much the same way when I read plays or poetry,for example. :)Theatrical performances are a little different because the acting somehow contributes to the overall understanding of the play for me.Still, I seem to think I need special skills to read drama and poetry and,since I haven't practised such skills ,I can't see the meaning there,if that makes sense to you.
I can get what you mean by saying people find you snobby or showing off your language skills.What some of them don't understand is the reason behind this and I know for me a skill,no matter whether a language or something else is a thing a person should be respected for since it takes perseverance,time and effort to do it.A skill has to be improved,perfected etc,generally speaking making an effort to master it.To others it can come off as bragging but me,personallye,I do it because I am passionate about it. If you enjoy doing it and use it to further develop your knowledge,it's always worth it.
Withlanguages it's even better,because speaking a language gives you a whole new perspective into a whole new world of culture,traditions,an outlook on life etc.Language is not just vocabulary and grammar,it's as if you become a member of a new community that you become familiar with.I never get tired of brushing up my English and I learn new things almost every day,talk to people of all nationalities,get to know how they feel about things,share thoughts and ideas.I feel like a part of a larger whole.
I don't watch a lot of TV,to be honest with you.Haven't watched the news in my language for years :).I just watch CNN and since my son is fluent in English as well,it works for both of us.I enjoy going to the cinema,though and recently have been there with two American co-workers whom I enjoy spending time with because they are fun to be with and I love speaking English.They are way younger than me but we get along pretty well and meet to eat out,hang out in the mail or go to the cinema.I saw "A star is born" with Lady Gaga and also "Bohemian Rhapsody"(the latter I saw twice).I am a huge fan of MJ,Tina Turner,Queen.I love listening to music - it's my favourite way of relaxing!I also listen to guided mediations online -it's a big thing for me to fight stress and anxiety.