Do you think we should insist that everyone in the UK speaks the same language and that foreigners should be included in British society, rather than have many different societies conflicting with each other, which causes problems.
2007-12-02 03:15:10 · 11 answers · asked by JAXBOO 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think that what ever country you live in, you should be able to communicate in the native tongue of that land.
2007-12-02 03:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do feel it helps for their sakes too. The UK is now like a country full of areas of different minorities and we do not mix enough. The Polish have their own cafes and restaurants- a mini Poland within the UK, the Muslims have their Mosques and areas where many of them live together with halal shops etc, the Jews have their areas and the Hindus theirs. Fine, but where does integration and community cohesion start? I'm not that old but I was used to a UK where all streets had a cosmopolitan feel, not an exclusive feel to them. I'm all for different cultures and individuals rights to live how they wish but it makes for separation. Is that a good thing? Probably not. I have tried to mix with everyone which has worked on an individual basis- hindu and muslim friends etc but this doesn't seem to be happening at a community level.
2007-12-02 11:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by brainlady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the same for any Country its best to learn the language. So yes its part of being British.
2007-12-02 11:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody living in the UK should be able to speak English, this does not stop anyone speaking another language if they wish to.
My council tax leaflet offers the choice of -
Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Polish, Somali and Urdu versions
what does this cost extra to English speaking taxpayers ?
2007-12-02 12:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, uk = english. other languages should be for their own countries and left at the door. our rules go by english so they should respect that and go along with it. if they dont like it then get the f out of our country. were basically being made mugs of in our own country.what a life.
2007-12-02 11:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i fink ppl who cnt speak english should be taught the basic english a few days ago i was on a bus but dint no where i was ment 2 get off an the bus driver couldnt speak a word of english xxxx
2007-12-02 11:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by ?*?*? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course. Colleges have classes where "foreigners" can learn the English language, free of charge. the truth is,most of them don't want to integrate- they want the NHS, education, housing, benefits, etc., etc., whilst expecting US to tolerate/learn THEIR way of life. Wrong, very wrong.
LADY R...... I suggest you enrol. Your command of the English language is appalling
2007-12-02 12:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by shutyerfaceup 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If everyone in the UK spoke there native tongue, then they would not all be speaking english, (scottish, irish, welsh, spanish, etc), but it would be nice if the English learned to speak english.
2007-12-02 11:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by stoopid 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course. All immigrants here should speak English. When in rome...
2007-12-02 11:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by kl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well obviously! this is Our country not theres, they wouldnt be so tolerant towards us in there countries would they? evryone says racism is wrong but if we had no ethnics in the country there would be alot less crime, drugs, murders.. and you know its true u PC 'white people' who lick ethnics arses when they'd neva put 1 of you before there own.
2007-12-02 11:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋