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skysidhe · 03-15-2008, 12:24 PM

I find automated business lines are in spanish and english. If I want english I have to 'opt out' by pushing button #2.
The products I buy have secondary spanish labels as well.
In my last job this new worker, in a different department whom I never met before approached me speaking in spanish. I thought he had an attitude so when he asked me why I don't speak spanish I kindly said," because I don't HAVE to" and walked away. It is so like our system is set up to help people everyone thinks it should be their way. If I go to another country I'll be sure to try to learn the language of the land and not pressure the people there about why they can't speak MY language.

No I don't think spanish is most imortant...just necessary with the great migration.

The other"auxiliary" language is French as well as our own of English.

03-15-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I find automated business lines are in spanish and english. If I want english I have to 'opt out' by pushing button #2. The products I buy have secondary spanish labels as well. In my last job this new worker, in a different department whom I never met before approached me speaking in spanish. I thought he had an attitude so when he asked me why I don't speak spanish I kindly said," because I don't HAVE to" and walked away. It is so like our system is set up to help people everyone thinks it should be their way. If I go to another country I'll be sure to try to learn the language of the land and not pressure the people there about why they can't speak MY language. No I don't think spanish is most imortant...just necessary with the great migration. The other"auxiliary" language is French as well as our own of English. Last edited by skysidhe; 03-15-2008 at 12:42 PM.