wat do u think?
2007-08-21 10:35:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
thats like saying people with italian heritage that can't speak italian is a disgrace, or french, or german, etc
i dont think it's a disgrace
2007-08-21 13:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think it is a disgrace especially if you live in the U.S.
I think it's shameful that people come over here for a better way of life but don't choose to better themselves and learn english but expect you to speak Spanish and have the nerve to get mad at you if you are hispanic.
2007-08-21 17:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by rcButterfly 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't see it as a disgrace because is not. See it as a challenge and a goal because to speak more than one language will open many doors for you in the future. It's never late to learn another language, if you put your mind on it, you will.
2007-08-21 18:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Millie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were born and raised in a country where English is the main language its not a disgrace. If you wish to learn about your heritage a bit then learn the language for fun!
2007-08-21 17:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes and No...I'm Black and Cuban...my mom was one of the youngest children in the family at the time...by the time she was born...everyone was speaking English well and she only speaks broken Spanish like I do...but I am making an effort to become fluent...not just for me..but so i can teach my kids...and besides being bilingual is always a plus in the business world.
2007-08-21 17:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jypcee 5000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the majority of your family speaks spanish and you only speak english then it is a disgrace and poor parenting.
2007-08-21 17:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by NONAME 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I kinda think it is. Its just really nice to maintain 'strong ties' with your culture...whether or not you were raised in a home with strong hispanic/latin roots. I think of it mostly as a responsibility to learn the language of our ancestors. It's sad when you really look hispanic and you don't have a clue what your fellow compadres are tellin ya. Que tristeza.
2007-08-21 17:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by prazegrl7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I'm Irish but don't speak Gaelic. I wish I could but it's not a disgrace.
2007-08-21 17:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay, you don't need spanish in the USA. If you want to go to Spain or Mexico like I do you might have a good way to learn it = family members.
2007-08-21 17:41:22 · answer #9 · answered by Unafraid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If U live here in the U.S. U shouldn't be really worried about it then.Since English is the de facto official language of this country,U shouldn't really be bothered by it therefore!
2007-08-21 20:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋