Is it okay to correct someone who is speaking incorrect English? Or will it come off as snobbish?

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Computer Application Tutor

First of all u find the nature of the person then u go on correcting it if he/she speaks wrong.
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How far do u know dat person than u can correct a person but if u r meeting for d first time it's not appropriate
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English Erudition

We can correct politely without insulting him and out of goodwill.
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