According to some from other nations(no not Mexico) they do not and Americans expect them to know English.
Is there any TRUTH behind that?
2007-05-03 18:44:50 · 12 answers · asked by Fox_America 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Great to know. Thanks, USAARMORSOLDIER!
2007-05-03 18:50:10 · update #1
Great answers. Thank you all.
2007-05-03 18:55:07 · update #2
Not at all!
When I was in Germany, I learned German and learned the customs. When I was in Bosnia, I did the same. I'm in Iraq and have been working on my Arabic and learning the customs of these people.
I'm sure there are those who are like that, but we try to learn them for the most part and are encouraged by the military to learn them.
2007-05-03 18:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
A lot of bases have work outsourced from other countries. For example, eventhough a base is in one place, the people who actually work the stores and take care of other services may be from South Korea or Kuwait. Sometimes it depends on who gets that contract, it is a diplomacy tool.
As far as learning local customs, yes they are encouraged to do so out of respect for the country that they are in. In breifings, obvious no-nos are taught as well as basic phrases etc. More material is available if you choose to seek it. However, depending on the base and the location, the military not be allowed off base so learning the local language may be a different task altogether.
2007-05-04 01:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is a rule that they have to respect the customs of the country their in to a degree. The are often reminded about modesty and alcohol consumption when visiting Muslim countries. Many soldiers do violate these rules. A good friend packed playboys in a box for a soldiers in Afghanistan once. SOme foreign cities do become Americanized when there is a strong and long American military presence. The best example of this is Frankfurt Germany. Its almost like your in an AMerican City, as I was told.
2007-05-04 01:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
American military personnel are well briefed on local customs and are under orders not to offend local customs if possible to avoid it.
For example GI's stationed in Thailand were warned never to step on a Thai coin. The reason being that the coin had a portrait of the king and to step on the coin would be disrespectful to the king and was against the law.
As for languages, it depends on the individual and how long they are in country. Lots of GI's speak GErman, and other languages of our allies. As you know, we Americans are not well knowin for our talent for foreign languages.
Doc
2007-05-04 01:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When military deploy or change duty station to a foreign country, they are required to attend a briefing to acclimate them to the culture and the do's and don'ts. It's not 100%. You can't teach an entire culture in a briefing, but they hit the important points. All foreign bases offer language courses if the soldiers or their families choose to participate.
2007-05-04 02:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well having been borne on a military base I can say they are not required but encouraged to learn local customs. as for the language it is only polite to try to learn the language of the country you are in.. most try to pick up at leas a very basic grasp of it.
2007-05-04 01:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sherry M 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm quite certain the number of GI's able to speak the local language is minimal or zero; however, some of their officers may have been sent to language school. Also even our diplomats in the embassies often do not speak the local language - perhaps possibly the ambassador.
2007-05-04 01:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by Constant Reader 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did. I suppose it's a matter of personal choice. Also, depending on the job you have in the military they will train you in the customs and etiquette of the country your going to be in.
2007-05-04 02:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sure do. Before you even go, your told the dos and dont of your host country.
2007-05-04 02:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, this doesn't happens now,b'coz all the countries are independent. This happens only when there is a war continuing.
2007-05-04 01:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by yogee 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋