am i the only one that hate other people talking a language unknown to you around you???

Answer 1

Americans in general seem to have this problem. I think it's because we've been so isolated, in general. We typically could go a long time without ever having to interact with others who don't speak English, or at least who prefer another language.

That's a terrible shame, but the good news is that it looks like that's changing quickly with the Hispanic boom. In the last few years the Spanish-speaking populations moved from being largely just a some areas in major cities (and in the southwest) to being far more common even in smaller communities in the north. It's not too off-base now to say that Spanish is a second American language now.

Kinda kicks the legs out from under those frightened people who loudly exclaim "if you want to live in America, you'd better learn the language!" (with the idea that Spanish-speakers should be speaking English). It turns out now that "if you want to live in America, you'd better learn English AND Spanish". Otherwise you can't honestly say that you "speak the language".

Answer 2

i think you are not the only one, but I would definately disagree with you, i think it is wonderful when people speak other languages, and i think your hatred for this is probably because you like everyone to be just like you, or at least you don't like the fact that by not being able to speak a certain language you are actually being excluded from a different group, and as social beings we all strive to fit in, and be part of some sort of grouping,,,, even those that try to be different will be different, but will form their own outsiders groups,,,, think of goths,,,,,,,, so when thinking how awful it is that you do not understant a group of people, what you whould do is ask what language they speak, then go home and find some key phrases in that langugae, such as hello and thankyou, and the next time you meet that group, give them the appropriate greeting in their language, and you will see how welcoming they are too youn, once they realise that you have actually made an effort to learn something about them,,,, but you may also be worried that a group maybe talking about you and that you can not understand them so get very annoyed, if you thin kthey might be saying something horrible about you, but hey you cannot be liked by all and even people who speak your language also have an opportunity to say bad words, when that person is not present....
speaking other languages is amazing, and i worry about the current trend in the globalisation and the adoption of the english language as a standard means of communication

Answer 3

I have lived in Asia most of my life although I am an American, and I make a special point when I have American visitors to only speak in English or at least try to keep them informed. Here in China there are many dialects and many of them I can't understand very well at all, so I feel frustrated in dealing with the situation. And my family and friends that visit are dumbfounded by what seems an unending discussion when the Chinese person and I are simply trying to communicate. I can't break the dialogue to explain, but I am sure they are annoyed with me because of it. Some people seem unaware of it and ramble on and leave you in a void. It is rude and thoughtless of them.

Answer 4

I currently work outside of the US and many of my co-workers speak English very well. I've noticed that when we hang out they slip into their native language. I try to be understanding because most of these co-workers tell me that speaking in English gives them a headache. It does annoy me however when I am around bi-lingual Americans (people raised in the US) who slip into another language. I think it's rude when they have full conversations in another language while you are in their presence.

Answer 5

No, because it takes more than that to piss me off. If you want to learn what they are saying and you're REALLY nosy like that, learn what they're speaking. Just learn every single language so you can listen to other people's conversations and butt into their business!

Answer 6

your not the only one but you got to think and switch it around if we lived in mexico and mexicans had the usa they be mad at us not talking like them and im american not mexican or anything so just know stop think only of your self

Answer 7

yes, its rude if they are with you, tell them to speak english. however, if they aren't actually part of a group with you, but just people in a mall get over yourself

Answer 8

I don't like it in my own country!!!
so I'm on your side