I work with a majority of Hispanics and most of them are very sweet. I have noticed that they are are reserved at first, I guess they don't know how we'll act towards them?I have worked with one guy for about the past 8 months and him and I have become really good friends, despite our language barrier. I can speak more Spanish than he does English and we both converse and teach each other our language. He tells me that I am his best "amiga" and that he hopes we are friends forever. He also will say stuff like "sexy" or "bonita" or "tienes novio? porque..tu eres muy bonita" which I just take as joking. A lot of the people I work with figure why bother to try and communicate with them and do not even give them the time of day. Do you think they appreciate an effort in getting to know them and communicating and that's why he tells me I am his best "amiga" or is it just a cultural difference? I know I appreciate it when they speak English and I get offended when people make racist remarks.
2006-12-11 06:39:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Hola! Yes of course you are right in thinking this, it is deemed good manners to respond in the others native tongue, and well done for making the effort. Adios.
2006-12-11 06:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. Just because they speak a different language dosen't mean they don't have feelings. Perhaps thats whats wrong about not being open minded, one thinks no one thinks like they do.
2006-12-11 06:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋