If English were the official language of the US would more people speak it in their everyday lives?

Answer 1

no, a law would do nothing. We have too many laws already.

People acclimate at various rates. Language is easy for some and hard for others. Exposure and need are the best motivators. Most people who do not speak English as a first language find they need to learn it to get ahead. So they are motivated by that.

Those who are not motivated suffer by having less job and social opportunities.

Answer 2

Nope. No one learns any language overnight. It takes years to even get the basics, much longer to be fluent. An "official" language only applies to government business, not necessarily to the overall public. People will still prefer their native tongue.

Answer 3

Before we concern ourselves with non-native English speakers, we should make certain that native English speakers can use it correctly.

Answer 4

Probably not, we can't even elect a president that has learned how to speak it.

Answer 5

I think the verbal exchange would not be that different. We would however save gazillions in printing costs and trees by not having to print all these documents in Spanish, and we could finally do away with "Press 1 for English" .

Answer 6

Of course.

Answer 7

As much as they do today

Answer 8

if??? dude hold on we live in america...the official language is english...no if and or buts...english is america!

Answer 9

Yes, because their kids would be required to learn it in schools.

Answer 10

I wish more of them knew how! ;-)=