2006-07-22 06:28:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
They don't read the signs, they just see the things sitting out and think "free for me!"
2006-07-22 06:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually Mexican immigrants are not illiterate, I mean, they had at least basic education, so, they are able to write, read, use maths, have facts about Geography, History or any other subject and have a remote idea of another language. I mean, if you find a house that has lots of things outside, you know that "sale" means "venta" because you've seen it lots of times in your country (it is very popular using that word in Mexico) and you see people buying things over there, isn't it obvious?
Well, have a nice dead day (nice avatar)!
2006-07-22 23:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you claim that they're illiterate, then? Sounds like you've contradicted your own question.
I expect the Mexicans to become dominant in the next generation, as they probably are able to save enough to send their kids to college, and instill in them the attitudes necessary to be successful in life. That's more than I can say for how you must be raising your kids.
2006-07-22 13:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I've known a number of illegal Mexicans, I have never known one who is illiterate. At least not in Spanish.
2006-07-22 13:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the purple girl. It's probably not the sign so much as the gathering of people at the house with all the junk out front.
2006-07-22 13:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Zarango 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because a person cant read English does not mean they are illiterate. Pinche gringo acedo. Hijo de tu puta madre!!!
2006-07-22 13:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by Luis B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well anyone can read familiar words..
there are lot of people who cant read or understand anything, but things they have seen over and over throughout their lives, they are able to recognizes things without having to read things...
after all who doesn't like to take the easy way?
2006-07-22 13:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by "FroG" 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same way they have been able to cross the border all this years despite the government´s overwhelming attempts to keep them out, I guess...
Please keep this matter in mind while you while developing your detailed plan on how to converge the entire world into a peaceful one world government
2006-07-22 19:24:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bah... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason Americans can read and understand tequilla
2006-07-22 13:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you when you see the logo of Mi Ranchito
2006-07-22 13:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋