In the USA we speak one language. English.Yes, in reality, there are literally thousands of language that are spoken in the States. But our governments recognize only one.
This is changing - I see more and more packaging that is in Spanish and English.
I would suggest that we should be open to more languages being OK here. It is just part of accepting other cultures.
(The envelope is a return from Canada - note the words on the label. I sent some goodies to some friends in Vancouver, and I forgot that they had moved. Anyhow, even though Vancouver has few French speakers, all of Canada is bi-lingual in the eyes of the government.)
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Here in Arkansas there is some extreme hatred toward Spanish. On the local forum many have expressed anger when they pick up a product at the store and there is any Spanish on the label. I can't understand hating a language. I think that it is just easier to say than I hate a certain type of people.
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Hi Richard.
You are right - in the south, feelings run higher about this sort of thing. In Colorado, the general level of acceptance of people of other cultures might be a little higher than some places.
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I'm taking spanish1 right now in KL and the little malay that I do know I love to use! I'm not really a "language person" but I do love being able to communicate through another language.
I've read that America is the #5 Spanish-speaking country in terms of population.
I tend to see diversity as a good thing. But there are those who are really offended by it.
India has 15 official languages, doesn't it?
Not sure about the India number - but to my knowledge, the USA has one.
If we weren't in such a position of power (like English being the main language of the internet), we might have to change. But change is coming, with the number of immigrants ever growing.
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