Please tell me why is it that even so called second generation Lebanese born and brought up in Australia cannot speak English. I met a girl (Lebanese) on Yahoo, who claims that she was born in Australia, and is a 20 year old College student, but her English is pathatic!
I can understand people holding onto their culture and values, I am all for it, but don't you think one should at least try their very best to learn the language and some of the culture of the country they are born and ultimately living in.
Mind you, I am not an Australian, and not even of European heritage. But I think people should try to assimilate into the society they live in, well at least take the best from the culture they have moved into.
Anyway, the bottom line is.... could anyone, even any other Lebanese living in Australia care to answer my question. Why aren't the Lebanese trying harder to learn the language and culture of their host country?
2006-09-05 16:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Hey, someone claims that I am a racist!!!
Far from it, I grew up as a "foreigner" in the UK in the 70s' and 80s' when people of colour were referred to as "Wogs" etc... so I know how it feels like to be in the receiving end of a racist remark.
I know for a fact that many Arabs do have an attitude problem. They wish to move to another country but very much unwilling to live by the rules of the host country, whereas if you were to say move to Saudi Arabia or Dubai tomorrow you will realise instantly how badly you will be treated unless you follow the local culture totally.
Sorry about my speilllllling (spelling), just typing fast to do any spell check.
2006-09-05 16:43:48 · update #1
Many families speak one language at home, with close friends and associates. But when the need be, they are able to switch to another language. Some have a versatility that makes me smile. There is nothing better than to see the surprise on someones face when the language changes four or five times in a conversation, used correctly or not.
2006-09-05 17:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfsbane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem begins at home with the family
I attended school with Lebanese ,Italian and Hungarian kids and in most homes they only spoke English when there visitors .
I think that every one can benefit from a second language
Even English speaking people
2006-09-05 16:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it's for the same reason that people from Mexico who have lived in the US for 10 + yrs. still can not speak English...As to what that reason is, I don't know. Laziness or defiance? I myself would like to know so I will watch for answers...TY
2006-09-05 16:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by funlady6632@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are generalizing from your experience with one person to an entire nationality. Your question is, well, really antagonistic and accusatory. Give some thought to rewording and posting it another day.
2006-09-05 16:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the mexicans invade the western states and use up our tax money and they dont speak english half the time either.
2006-09-05 16:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's interesting...
2006-09-05 16:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're spelling is PATHETIC, racist pig!
2006-09-05 16:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by citygirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋