Should citizens of the US learn to speak French, Portegeuse, and Spanish like the rest of the Continent?
2007-10-08 08:45:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
the only thing i have to say is go learn how to communicate with scooby dooo. I'm tired of hearing this everyday. we have an official and national language and it's English. read the 14th amendment. we are to speak the language the Constitution was written in.
2007-10-08 08:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
You can definitely tell the difference between an American speaking Spanish and a Mexican speaking Spanish. The native vs. non-native accent is present. Also, you can tell the difference in native accents between other speakers of Spanish, such as Colombian Spanish vs. Mexican Spanish vs. Puerto Rican Spanish. Kind of like listening to someone from England vs. someone from the USA. Entiendes?
2016-05-19 01:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be time for me to stir the pot. OK, I can see where it would be beneficial, it will never be a must. The Constitution was written in English, but can anyone tell us why the laws are written in Latin? And since they have a misconception of what is or is not understood shouldn't they be written in terms that "we the people" know and understand? BTW, when Americans move to another country they are in need of a way to communicate with the natural citizens of that country. Likewise, if you move here it is necessary for you to understand and communicate with us. If I moved to any location in Latin America there is no way those people can be expected to accomodate my ways or my native language. Why don't we make a demand of the Mexican Govt. to force the Mexican citizens to learn our language so that we can understand them in their own country? If you make a choice to live in an area that doesn't CATER to your preferrences wouldn't it be better to educate yourself instead of a whole country? Get Real, it will NEVER happen!!!!
2007-10-08 09:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No we speak English and should not have to cater to anyone who does not. My ancestors came from Poland and when they worked in the coal mines, they had to learn English and did. Most of ancestors that migrated here, legally, learned to speak the language and assimilated with the nation. They made it great, worked to build a better future, and did it together. Unlike most of these illegals that come here who have no respect for the nation or its people what so ever, why do you think they don't speak the language, its called arrogance.
2007-10-08 09:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, anyone who wants to live in the US should speak English. If a person moves to another country to live then they should speak the language of the citizens.
2007-10-08 09:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If I go to a foreign country the burden of communication is my own. Why should it be different for others? English is the first and only as far as I'm concerned, language required in the USA! Just that I may be able to speak other languages is my fortune not everyone has that luxury. When in Rome........
2007-10-08 08:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
No, People in the US have their own language, people in Central and South America have their own languages. Why try to make everyone the same? And why should people in the US have to change their language to Spanish? We aren't asking any other country to change their language to English.
2007-10-08 12:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by evil_streak_78 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
There's plenty of things that happen on the rest of this continent that don't need to happen in this country but they seem to happen here anyways,- thanks to unwelcome guests that bring their nasty habits within our borders.
Here in the United States of America- you can speak English just like the constitution is written in or get out-obviously if you can't speak English in an English speaking society you can't be much of an asset.
2007-10-08 08:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. Our language is English. If Mexico spoke English then they'd learn English. Since they speak Spanish, they learn Spanish. It's funny how it works like that, huh? And why didn't you bother with Canada? They're too nice to need your attitude?
2007-10-08 08:49:42 · answer #9 · answered by Crypt 6 · 9⤊ 3⤋
No, our language is English and I believe people who come to America should learn to speak English!
2007-10-08 08:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by chestnutlocs1 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋