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iam4u Joined Fri 10/13/06 Posts: 30096	Wed 04/02/08 04:39 PM
There is one thin that bothers me the most and I just have to say it. If you are in a public place with family or friends.Please speak English. I can't stand to be in a grocery line waiting and in front of are..lets say.. 5 people and they are all speaking spanish. I think that is so rude. You are in America and I would appriciate it if you speak the langue in public. I could give a **** what you do in the privacy of your own home, but in public speak English. Well, BELIEVE THIS,,,THEY, probably CAN'T!!!!! Truth. Totally agree with iam4u! Worked with Guatamalians in earlier years that could not afford the education of learning a second language, so I, as an American learned their language. The comfort level changed dramatically when I was able to converse with them and actually discover their needs and their concerns. We are a priviledged society compared to the lack of opportunities in which some have come from. Enjoy your education and expand your horizons by learning a second language! I've been acrossed America and many cities,,,ALL the same thing I see everywhere..US BORN citizens, who because of our work places allowing it,,,THEY don't have to KNOW, or USE,,,ENGLISH at it, or in their neighborhoods or stores ,,,any place.. WE HAVE CHANGED FOR ""THEM""", and "THATS" just wrong. As, WE COULD NEVER DO THAT, in ANY OTHER COUNTRY that WE WENT TO.. And I preach treating EVERYONE AS EQUALS,,,, but NEVER would I say WE SHOULD ADOPT a NEW WAY for ANY GROUP of PEOPLE.... And If ANYONE lives here or WANTS to live here, then I believe that THEY SHOULD HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH US IN OUR LANGUANGE.. Just one thing to prove that, I drive a truck,,many other drivers from many countries also do, but IF I was having a heart attack and asking on my CB radio for HELP...And those fellas were on the CB THEY WOULDN'T know I needed help?????

krazykitty323 Joined Sun 03/09/08 Posts: 1083	Wed 04/02/08 04:39 PM
It seems to me that if a person is going to be all hot and bothered in defense of our fair language, she should take the time to learn to spell it. haha true typo why is everyone bing so mean, I thought we could have an adult conversation numerous typos and grammaticos

Single_Rob Joined Mon 02/04/08 Posts: 8233	Wed 04/02/08 04:39 PM
i dont agree with this at all. I go to foreing countries all the time, and i don't bother to learn every language. Who is to say that they are not ourists, or visiting relatives? WOrk visa perhaps?

hikerchick Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 13206	Wed 04/02/08 04:40 PM
What would they do if we went to their country....sure they wouldn't like us talking in our language......speak American or go the hell back where you came from...... If I lived there I would learn the language maybe they know the language but they were talking to each other, and are more comfortable speaking their native language. It's none of your business what language they choose to speak to one another in. And what I really don't get is why anyone cares.

hikerchick Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 13206	Wed 04/02/08 04:41 PM
i dont agree with this at all. I go to foreing countries all the time, and i don't bother to learn every language. Who is to say that they are not ourists, or visiting relatives? WOrk visa perhaps? You are the voice of reason....

krazykitty323 Joined Sun 03/09/08 Posts: 1083	Wed 04/02/08 04:42 PM
lets start over I am talking about people who have lived here for years and still don't speak the language. What about them

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Wed 04/02/08 04:42 PM
i dont agree with this at all. I go to foreing countries all the time, and i don't bother to learn every language. Who is to say that they are not ourists, or visiting relatives? WOrk visa perhaps? or maybe they don't want people listening to the conversation or maybe that's what they are comfortable with. they have a right to speak what they want. I do think if they live in a country to try to learn the language. i have a korean aunt that would speak to her friends in korean in front of us. i had no problem with it though. she spoke english very well but like to use korean too

Single_Rob Joined Mon 02/04/08 Posts: 8233	Wed 04/02/08 04:42 PM
you are no better with your little post

hikerchick Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 13206	Wed 04/02/08 04:42 PM
There is one thin that bothers me the most and I just have to say it. If you are in a public place with family or friends.Please speak English. I can't stand to be in a grocery line waiting and in front of are..lets say.. 5 people and they are all speaking spanish. I think that is so rude. You are in America and I would appriciate it if you speak the langue in public. I could give a **** what you do in the privacy of your own home, but in public speak English. Well, BELIEVE THIS,,,THEY, probably CAN'T!!!!! Truth. Totally agree with iam4u! Worked with Guatamalians in earlier years that could not afford the education of learning a second language, so I, as an American learned their language. The comfort level changed dramatically when I was able to converse with them and actually discover their needs and their concerns. We are a priviledged society compared to the lack of opportunities in which some have come from. Enjoy your education and expand your horizons by learning a second language! I've been acrossed America and many cities,,,ALL the same thing I see everywhere..US BORN citizens, who because of our work places allowing it,,,THEY don't have to KNOW, or USE,,,ENGLISH at it, or in their neighborhoods or stores ,,,any place.. WE HAVE CHANGED FOR ""THEM""", and "THATS" just wrong. As, WE COULD NEVER DO THAT, in ANY OTHER COUNTRY that WE WENT TO.. And I preach treating EVERYONE AS EQUALS,,,, but NEVER would I say WE SHOULD ADOPT a NEW WAY for ANY GROUP of PEOPLE.... And If ANYONE lives here or WANTS to live here, then I believe that THEY SHOULD HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH US IN OUR LANGUANGE.. Just one thing to prove that, I drive a truck,,many other drivers from many countries also do, but IF I was having a heart attack and asking on my CB radio for HELP...And those fellas were on the CB THEY WOULDN'T know I needed help????? English is not our official language. And do we really need to promote and "Us vs Them" mentality?

krazykitty323 Joined Sun 03/09/08 Posts: 1083	Wed 04/02/08 04:43 PM
excuse me are you talking to me?

hikerchick Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 13206	Wed 04/02/08 04:43 PM
you are no better with your little post agreed.

briancarr Joined Mon 12/17/07 Posts: 3310	Wed 04/02/08 04:43 PM Edited by briancarr on Wed 04/02/08 04:54 PM
There is one thin that bothers me the most and I just have to say it. If you are in a public place with family or friends.Please speak English. I can't stand to be in a grocery line waiting and in front of are..lets say.. 5 people and they are all speaking spanish. I think that is so rude. You are in America and I would appriciate it if you speak the langue in public. I could give a **** what you do in the privacy of your own home, but in public speak English. Why would you care if they were not talking to you? This country is suppose to be so open minded, and tolerant. Why cant people be who they are? because it's rude, what if they are talking about you. Just speak english You know, Fat people shouldnt be allowed to eat in public, and be charged more for everything, because their so huge. bald people should wear wigs Old people should be put in old people retirement camps. single mothers should be look at as sluts People with tattoos shouuld be treated like freaks Black shouldnt complain so much jews are greedy all men with aids are gay there will never be a Black pres, or Woman pres Ugly people should just be happy to have someone Blondes are really stupid Woman are still 2nd class citizens Send then all back where they came from Can anyone think of anymore. come on you can do it

BlackForkFella Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 97	Wed 04/02/08 04:43 PM
This is America. We speak English in this country because we were founded by England! Americans had a better idea so we kicked the British out. We still speak English but no where in the Constitution does it say that I as an American have to learn Spanish.If I was planning a long trip to Mexico I might think about it.When I served in Germany in the Army I took great pains to learn the german language for the simple fact that I wanted to communicate with the local populace. Just my 2 cents

Single_Rob Joined Mon 02/04/08 Posts: 8233	Wed 04/02/08 04:43 PM
she spoke english very well but like to use korean too why put horse crap in your mouth when you can eat steak? I think most of us prefer our native language, even if we are fluent in another

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Wed 04/02/08 04:44 PM
i joke with my spanish speaking friends all the time about speaking english so i can eaves drop. they wanted to teach my spanish but i knew they would teach me bad words saying it meant...truck, tree, bird...whatever in hopes i'd say it to someone

James1234567 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 2589	Wed 04/02/08 04:44 PM
There is one thin that bothers me the most and I just have to say it. If you are in a public place with family or friends.Please speak English. I can't stand to be in a grocery line waiting and in front of are..lets say.. 5 people and they are all speaking spanish. I think that is so rude. You are in America and I would appriciate it if you speak the langue in public. I could give a **** what you do in the privacy of your own home, but in public speak English. Yeah, I know what your talking about, I worked 3rd in a mini mart for a couple of years, and you would or wouldnt believe how many people that come off the interstate who cant speak a word of English....

Single_Rob Joined Mon 02/04/08 Posts: 8233	Wed 04/02/08 04:45 PM
This is America. We speak English in this country because we were founded by England! Americans had a better idea so we kicked the British out. We still speak English but no where in the Constitution does it say that I as an American have to learn Spanish.If I was planning a long trip to Mexico I might think about it.When I served in Germany in the Army I took great pains to learn the german language for the simple fact that I wanted to communicate with the local populace. Just my 2 cents founded by england? Really? You sure about that? Perhaps the language should be one of the native american dialects then?

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Wed 04/02/08 04:45 PM
No need for name calling.

hikerchick Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 13206	Wed 04/02/08 04:45 PM
she spoke english very well but like to use korean too why put horse crap in your mouth when you can eat steak? I think most of us prefer our native language, even if we are fluent in another sometimes the horse crap comes OUT of the mouth. JMO

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Wed 04/02/08 04:45 PM
This is America. We speak English in this country because we were founded by England! Americans had a better idea so we kicked the British out. We still speak English but no where in the Constitution does it say that I as an American have to learn Spanish.If I was planning a long trip to Mexico I might think about it.When I served in Germany in the Army I took great pains to learn the german language for the simple fact that I wanted to communicate with the local populace. Just my 2 cents ask debbiejt who is in england. we agree that i speak texan and she speaks englandish