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Type me a few sentences in British English and I'll tell you if I can understand all of it
originally posted by: projectvxn
Those employees are just being disrespectful.
I'm a Spanish speaker. Its my first language. You dont go to anothers country and not make an effort.
When I came to the US my parents enforced learning English.
originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: StallionDuck
Type me a few sentences in British English and I'll tell you if I can understand all of it
You read and replied to my post.
So it's obvious you can understand it.
originally posted by: neo96
I say yes.
The majority of people speak english.
If you do they'd get more out of what 'Murica has to offer.
originally posted by: openminded2011
a reply to: StallionDuck
I have thought about this a lot. In Europe, almost everyone is bilingual, or even trilingual. Since we have three major languages spoken in North America, It would be good if everyone spoke English, Spanish, and French. The problem would largely be solved at that point. I know a little Spanish and almost no French, but when I was in Europe almost everyone spoke English, which was a lifesaver for me. In answer to the question in your post, I do think if you are employed in a country you should be required to speak its majority language.
I can't its all very confusing for example in britain an escalator is a lift.
originally posted by: projectvxn
a reply to: TheLead
Sorry, I'm not a technophobe.
originally posted by: alldaylong
The term in Britain " Kings or Queens Highway " went out of fashion donkeys years ago.
originally posted by: intrepid
originally posted by: alldaylong
The term in Britain " Kings or Queens Highway " went out of fashion donkeys years ago.
If you miss that (King's Highway), you can come to southern Ontario. We've still got them.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
English should be made the national language of the united states.
Then again, you're paying for cheap low quality food made by low-payed employees. Wha the do you expect?
originally posted by: Grimpachi
a reply to: blueman12
Then again, you're paying for cheap low quality food made by low-payed employees. Wha the do you expect?
I expect the cashier to be able to take my order in the language the menu is written in. If they can not accomplish that basic task then find someone else for the job.