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Push 1 for English
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lostwanderingsoul
Well-Known Member
Donald Trump will fix all this when he is elected
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
I have never understood what the big deal is. In a land with no official language, you have to press a button to get English. What exactly is the problem?
We really do have an official language, even if there's no document stating it.
It's useful to have a single language.....
- A single interpretation of laws (Translations are never perfect.)
- Efficiency (No interpreters needed.)
- Social integration
- One less level for me to endure on those ****** ******* ******** phone menu systems.
I have no problem with pushing 1 for English and even less with pushing hard for fair trade legislation.
Do you ever act like you dont know what customer service is saying when they speak English then too? lol
Nah. I'm much more apt to pretend I did understand something and then just hope for the best.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
Canada, much of Europe, and much of Asia seem to be doing just fine with their multi-lingual approaches. Americans are just lazy.
Sure, sure....countries can get by with a multiple of goofball languages.
But there's a lot to be said for being lazy.
I"m sorry that my was my drunk attempt at a joke lol.
I don't know where I was going with that but I was trying to follow suit with you
I knew that. I thought we were doing a routine.
I don't know where I was going with that but I was trying to follow suit with you
That's almost never a good idea.
They need only add English to their repertoire for things to go swimmingly....& most of'm did.
Bunyip
pro scapegoat
It would be more appropriate for many states to learn Spanish. But yes, if all Chinese learn English it will make communication easier, but people still often prefer their native tongue.
Aupmanyav
Be your own guru
What is the percentage of English speaking people in US? 95%, 90%. Language question should be asked only when someone wants it. There will be no need to push one more time. Oh yes, we have 21 National languages even if you do not count Sanskrit. And languages are something in India we do not trifle with. An Indian currency note with mention of recognized languages in its time (some have been added recently)"
They only need to learn Spanish is to communicate with people who don't learn English.
But there's a better way.....
It's easier & more efficient for the latter to simply learn the overwhelmingly dominant language.
I notice something odd in Americastanians.
Progressives urge multi-cultural tolerance by not expecting immigrants to learn English.
We should learn their language, & provide interpreters when they're in need (eg, court).
But progressives urge that when we're abroad, we should learn the local language.
Tis multi-culturally backward to expect them to accommodate our language.
There's nothing wrong with having a plethora of languages here.
The only problem is when limit their opportunities by never learning English.
The worst are the Brits.
They use normal words in odd ways.....
- "Boot" for trunk
- "Telly" for TV
- "Lift" for elevator
- "Chemist" for pharmacist
- "Lorry" for truck
It's no wonder that when @oldbadger visited here, he was misunderstood & deported in chains!
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Yerda
Veteran Member
Donald Trump will come round your house and press 1 for you so you don't have to! That is the kind of President he will be.
Who will fill out your ballot, though?