Who is fed up with the people who whine and cry about people who speak languages other than English?

Question

I'm sick and tired of close-minded typical Americans who think speaking a language other than English makes you less American. I love seeing people who embrace their culture.

I hate it when people say their culture is at risk because of imigration.

and I hate it when people say foreign languages are being forced upon them.

what do you have to add?

Answer 1

Foreign languages are a part of the American culture. Ever since the continent was discovered people have been speaking foreign languages on it.
Americans should be proud that people who live there are speaking different languages, because it suggests that they left their home land to come to America, and why would a person move to a different country if it wasn't better, in their opinion, then the one they were in to begin with?

Answer 2

I like this question due to the fact that I speak 3 languages with English being my native language. I do believe that if you want to communicate with others you should strive to learn their language and if you live in a society that predominantly speaks English then you should try to learn at least some of the common phrases of that language. If you live in an area where, for example, Spanish is the predominant language and you plan on never leaving that area then learning English or another language is not really something on your list of priorities but let's say for example you live in an area where everything you see and everyone you walk by every day speaks English then it might be in your interest to learn English. Not only will it help you in finding your way and finding necessities of life, such as bathrooms, banks, stores, etc., but it will also make you more aware of the culture of the society in which you live. Likewise, if you travel into areas where your native language is not spoken by a majority of the population then it may help you to learn the language of that area as this will help in the same ways described above.

I am able to speak to and understand anyone who speaks English, nearly a billion who speak Hindi and another 80 million plus who speak Korean. It has helped me in understanding the cultures of both India and Korea and has opened my eyes to new ways of thinking as well as breaking down communication barries, both physical and linguistic.

Great question!

America is truly behind the power curve when it comes to learning languages as most countries make learning English mandatory in their primary education curriculum.

Answer 3

I'm not agree at all with you, it's true that America has it own culture thanks to others, because the first colons kill the native and so on, but I think it's hard to see that in your own country you cannot go to some places because you will not understand what people are saying and in some cases the laws are not respected because their culture is different...
I cannot speak about the American case, but, here in Spain, Inmigration is becoming a problem, not because of the ethnic, but because of their own laws, I live in a democratic country, with equality, and nobody should say me that I cannot do anything because I'm a female or try to make us to learn their languages, they want to live here, so learn our language and respect our laws and our way of life...

Answer 4

I would like to say that I'm an American citizen who lives in America (not necessarily to say that I consider myself American, but that's another issue entirely). I have a humongous love affair with languages, and there's nothing cultural about it to me. I love learning other languages, and I love it solely for the language itself. I love forcing my brain to think in new and different ways. I love to know that there are many places I could visit and not be labeled an "arrogant American" due to the fact that I know a decent bit of their language. I love seeing the way different languages approach the same thing. My children are going to be gigantic polyglots. Both my partner and I know several languages (and not the same languages, either, except in the case of English and a bit of German for both of us), and we're going to make sure our kids know at least as many languages as we do.

That's me and languages. I love them, and anything that brings something other than my native English closer to me is a good thing.

Answer 5

I understand definately and believe that immigrants should keep their own language in the home.. BUT they should learn English if they expect to get ahead.. I have seen my father-in-law struggle for 20 years he just hasn't learned English. He has been offered a car salesman job (currently he is just like a go-fer for the same company for almost 20 years) but he can't do it yet because he still doesn't know English. With this job he could buy his family a home and make a better life but right now he continues to make $7 an hour even though he's worked there 20 years .. It's unfortunate but if you expect the nice things like a nice job and a house you need to learn English.

Answer 6

I agree, especially when they forced their foreign culture & language on the First Nation's peoples. Hypocrites! But they could just be misinformed & uneducated. Maybe they need understanding and help to see how badly behaved they are.

Answer 7

i think that America was made for the people of the free by our founding fathers of America y should people say that the fathers of America were wrong to let people do there freedom of speech, and religion i think that those that think that America is only for English talkers i say they are wrong because pilgrims had come here for freedom plus there wasn't enough space but that really isn't the problem here the problem is that England gave us no choice but to move from England to America to find peace and tranquility and justice for all, so i say to every 1 who thinks that America is only for Americans to go to England and live there if they wish to put laws to the people here that have done no wrong but to have their choices heard to speak a different language and to be proud of where they came from as the same as what you do speaking English u speak English to stay true to your country that u left for America. but at the same time stay true to the laws of America and to be of one with America so that they can not transgress any laws and to abide with them.!

Answer 8

Hey if I went somewhere foreign I'd have to learn the language. So same goes to any foreinger here. If you love to see people embrace their culture be a world traveler. I choose to stay in America. I am open minded about other things. I choose to be closed minded about this.

Answer 9

Q-What do you call a person who speaks three languages?
A-trilingual
Q-What do you call a person who speaks two languages?
A- bilingual
Q-what do you call a person who speaks one language?
A- an American

Answer 10

they are being forced upon me...but by my parents. 100% polish ethnicity. so i have to learn polish, you know there is nothing wrong with learning +1 language no matter how much a pain it is. and that applies to everyone. or we could all learn esperonto...