Speak English or get the Flock out?
214851
Yes, they should.  What gives an individual the incentive to learn English when the government provides everything you need in your language?
332166
me friend know speak english because want to?
73119
Learn English and you might get more support.
567346
Just say it. Theres no point in trying to mix up the words. Just let them out!
222882
Yes, by making English our official language, it will speed up assimilation of the immigrants who at this time are being pandered to and enabled and encouraged to NOT learn English by having so many official documents in other languages.\n\nThe other day I got my food handlers permit.  The test was in English, Spanish, Phillipino, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Ukraine, Thai, and one or two of the languages of India. The Koreans at my table were HELPING each other with their tests.  The three Anglos, me included, worked on our tests ALONE.\n\nEnglish should be an official and common language.
636110
Consider yourself blessed to be able to speak good proper English --- when my friends and i hire people, how they speak is right at the top of the list.\n\nDon't let your peers prevent you from living a better way of life.
608312
Speak english please!!
520586
No, it doesnt matter if an illegal alien invented English, he/she needs to get their booty home, stay there, and go through proper procedures to enter USA. Until they do that, they will always be a tresspasser, a law breaker (a criminal) to the USA. We have lost all tolerance for ILLEGAL aliens. No one FORCES anyone to learn English, by the way, but an immigrant should, so they can communicate with their fellow citizens, and be productive, not insist that an entire nation appease them by us learning their foreign language. We are an English speaking nation, we don't speak asian, spanish, or Hindu, you got that yet? It isn't very difficult to understand, if youre an illegal, youre an illegal.
552859
Well, I wait a few moments to listen and figure how great their grasp on my language really is.  Appearances may deceive.\nYes, I'll speak slower (since I go fast easily) and more deliberate, and definitely use proper English (no slang, sometimes no contractions, and generic terms).  \nI might ask them to teach me something from their language (thank you, or hello, or some blessing).\nSounds like your husband provides a little entertainment!
552843
Why promote the English language? Isn't it already internationally promoted? \n\nWe should promote other languages which are facing the dangers of extinction. Stick to your mother tongue first!
177431
Yeah, I'd say don't worry about it, because they're probably not talking about you at all. I speak another language at work with my friend as well as English and we're not bad mouthing anyone.  Well, okay, we might badmouth the establishment, but nobody personally.  Or, go try to learn the language or show interest in it. They'll probably be flattered and then you can be friends!  We're all just people no matter what language we speak.
40035
For staters, not going would be the safest option.\n\nNext to that, probably keeping a low profile and downplaying the fact that your Americans (assuming you are).\nStay with your group, dont wander off, dont do anything to offend them.
32306
The first step is to learn how to communicate properly in English.
438485
your english isn't good
254405
You talk because you don't know what it is to be in their shoes. They sure have rights; they have families here then it becomes a problem. that is why they protest. You talk like this because you need education. Your illiterate. You don't even make sense, just because they don't talk English. Please. R you for real. Just because they don't talk English doesn't mean they cant protest. Go back to school!!!!!!!!!.Some people come here because they need money urgently for their hungry families and school is the last thing they could think off in a situation like this.
202233
It is not only rude, but also bad business to have some employees speak a second language at work. Many workplaces have an "English-only" rule. In your case, I believe you have a legitimate complaint. The conversations in another language may actually involve you. If it's a personal conversation that they don't want you to understand, they need to have it on their own time. It has no place in the office. Multiple languages in any workplace is divisive. I think you need to bring this up to management.
448304
It has to be in english first!!