FATCAT 60,938 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Goosey said: Perhaps your most famous physical symbol is made in France. Well, hey, I'm with you on getting more languages! This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nene Areola 1,152 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 theres the part of ****** i so dearly missed and in no way wanted to fight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 25 minutes ago, Goosey said: I don't see why they would have a Spanish-language version when English is the de-facto national language, 31 states have adopted it as their official language, and according to the Census Bureau, 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' We don't have a national language. Why even post? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, ZacharyMark said: We don't have a national language. "... English is the de-facto national language ..." "... 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' ..." 1 minute ago, ZacharyMark said: Why even post? I have to ask you the same thing. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Goosey said: "... English is the de-facto national language ..." "... 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' ..." I have to ask you the same thing. Because you clearly don't care about what the power of language is. Most websites of mainstream companies, business, etc have settings for different languages because it's a consumer friendly move. I don't understand why you have to come into this thread and act all superior. This literally has nothing to do with you. Are we not suppose to acknowledge Asian people because they make up a small percent of the population as well? Think. You don't have any business being so ignorant on these forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy 5,686 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Ummm... well this is the US. If you live here and don't speak English, that's your fault lol. You can speak whatever language you'd like, that's fine, but no one has the obligation to accommodate for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 6,277 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I don't go to other countries expecting them to accommodate my language so why should they come here expecting us to? My grandparents came over from Mexico and knew they needed to know English, that's why they learned. Why can't anyone else try at least? Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Buddy said: Ummm... well this is the US. If you live here and don't speak English, that's your fault lol. You can speak whatever language you'd like, that's fine, but no one has the obligation to accommodate for you. There isn't an official language, so yes, interpreters and second language learning is quite important actually. This doesn't hurt you so why are you against it? Like why are people being so petty about this? It's literally the easiest thing that Trump can do and he and his team aren't doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy 5,686 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 minute ago, ZacharyMark said: Because you clearly don't care about what the power of language is. Most websites of mainstream companies, business, etc have settings for different languages because it's a consumer friendly move. I don't understand why you have to come into this thread and act all superior. This literally has nothing to do with you. Are we not suppose to acknowledge Asian people because they make up a small percent of the population as well? Think. You don't have any business being so ignorant on these forums. Well most mainstream companies service people from various countries that speak a range of different languages. The White House services citizens of the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, ZacharyMark said: Are we not suppose to acknowledge Asian people because they make up a small percent of the population as well? Think. Well, we don't. We only do English and français (and we have a lot of Asians, at 15%). Also: we have Google Translate. It's 2017. 4 minutes ago, Buddy said: Ummm... well this is the US. If you live here and don't speak English, that's your fault lol. You can speak whatever language you'd like, that's fine, but no one has the obligation to accommodate for you. 1 minute ago, GodofLove said: My grandparents came over from Mexico and knew they needed to know English, that's why they learned. Why can't anyone else try at least? "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Buddy said: Well most mainstream companies service people from various countries that speak a range of different languages. The White House services citizens of the US. Yes, they can speak multiple languages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 minute ago, GodofLove said: I don't go to other countries expecting them to accommodate my language so why should they come here expecting us to? My grandparents came over from Mexico and knew they needed to know English, that's why they learned. Why can't anyone else try at least? Because they're people living in the USA who speak multiple languages, but some of them may have Spanish as their first language. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Goosey said: Well, we don't. We only do English and français (and we have a lot of Asians, at 15%). You mean 5%..... Do you even live here? In your opinion, the USA shouldn't even acknowledge Asians in that case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,926 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 I love how so many Americans preach the "ENGLISH ONLY" doctrine yet when they travel somewhere they EXPECT people to know English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 6,277 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, ZacharyMark said: Because they're people living in the USA who speak multiple languages, but some of them may have Spanish as their first language. But Spanish is my families first language too if it's an issue for people I completely understand. My point is, that the option is out there to at least learn SOME of the language. Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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