Do you think it's rude to speak foreign language in the company of non-speakers,when the person can speak engl
142429
In ettiquete, it is considered to be EXTREMELY RUDE to be talking in a foreign tongue in the presence and company of others who can't speak the language. If you think about it, it is sort of morally degrading - you are speaking in a tongue others cannot possibly understand and comprehend; it looks as if you are trying to show off your skills and your ability to speak in a different language. \n\nIt is worst still to be speaking in a foreign tongue when the company of people you are with can speak English. To the people around you, it may seem like you are talking about something that you do not want them to know about. If you really must talk about something, politely excuse yourself. That's the way to do it instead of openly flaunt your so-called "language" skills. \n\nHence, yes - I think it's VERY RUDE. When you are in the company of people who can speak English and you are speaking your own dialect of languages - you are considered to be ill-mannered. Speak English! We're all listening!
1115861
After examining the evidence, I must conclude that english is not your first language. If that is true, they were rude. If it is not true, then you seriously need to study a bit more and those people were being helpful by pointing that out to you.
700219
why do you make that assumption?  In english speaking countries it is still important to be able to communicate.  I'm sure it's that way in other countries with their own languages, too.
1170889
Oh my gosh, I so can identify with your experience, it's soooo rude the treatment that you received, and there is no explaination for it. I can not stand when the asians speak in any other than english when I am getting my nails or toes polished and they are laughing and talking loudly and you have no idea what they are saying, but at the end of the visit you still have to pay for this piss poor as rude service, I have removed myself from a number of situations like this. I refuse to pay you to be rude to me, this has to stop. I totally feel you on this. Good to know that someone else feels this way too.
258207
If someone cannot or will not speak English properly, you have every right to NOT consider them for employment. An employee is a representative of your company and a bad representative does NOT help your company's image.
1166518
Some ppl just treasure the English language and find it so annoying that other ppl refuse to speak properly. It's like one of those things that just really gets to them and they can't help it.\n\nFor me, it can be a little confusing to try and understand what they r trying to say. But as long as they're understood i guess it doesn't really matter.
717965
Yes ur right..When someone moves to another country for a job that person is supposed to know the native language.\nI am an indian and i know how the west feels about us but you are right about speaking the native language..its not just them but the local people suffer because of not able to communicate too..\nGuess the embassy in every country has to take care of that..
418303
It's difficult to differentiate between those for whom English is a second language and those who simply cannot spell. I admire anyone who gives it their best shot. What I find more bothersome is the use of "chat speak". I admit that I am guilty of throwing in the old "lol" from time to time, but when I see so many people using an abbreviated version of the English language, I have to wonder if we haven't just become too lazy to use proper spelling.
662228
If you or I went to another country we would be expected to communicate in that country's language.  I do not think it is racist or offensive to expect people to learn the language of the country they immigrate to.
542987
YES,i agree with you!!! There should NOT even have to be a question of this!!! ENGLISH is the language that Americans have been speaking since this country was FOUNDED!!! Why should people even WANT to change it NOW?? And,as for OTE (other than English),i have NO problems with people speaking their own language, UNLESS,they are around people who do NOT speak their language!!!! THEN,i think it is RUDE and INSULTING!!!Those of you who speak other foreign languages,PLEASE have enough CONSIDERATION for others around you,who DON'T!!!
173106
As a child if I ever made fun of someone speaking with an accent, my mother would remind me that that person is smarter than you, they can speak at least two languages.\n\nAlso we must remember, that at one point most of our ancestors were from another country and also had an accent.\nif they could speak the english at all.\n\nAs for me I generally welcome people from other nations.\n\nPeople who do not in my opinion are simply ignorant.
648351
Just be polite. I deal with alot of Hispanic people, and I speak English. I am slowly learing spanish. I think I'm doing very well, but I've had alot of Hispanics make fun of the way I speak Spanish. It's degrading! I'm sure they wouldn't like it if I made fun of their English! So...just be nice!
401561
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.
732115
Oh, no. Since I came to this country I realized that. Even some Anglos asked me, the foreigner how to say something in their language. After that it is difficult to surprise me
787004
i'd help them and assist them on the grammar and suggest ways they can improve on their english. just as long as they say a few simple words, i can usually understand what they are saying. sometimes, when i'm in central london i have tourists, who don't speak perfect english, come up to me and asking me to take a photo of them and i oblige. as for people, such as those who come to settle down in britain from other countries, who don't speak it well, i do commend them for trying, and yes i appreciate people who make the effort, whilst not patronising or being nasty to people of other cultures. it goes to show they are willing to learn and are prepared to learn a language, just so they can become better and all-round communicators and learners. i know that for some english is difficult- but it's never impossible. with practice and persistent learning, anyone and everyone can speak and pronounce english extremely well
216293
Yes.  I thinkit's great that people that speak other laguages come to this country.  But if you are outside your own home or a store for people from your country.  You should speak english.  The Mexicans that work for me are some of the hardest working guys I know.  But, I shouldn't need an interpreter to tell them what needs to be done.  When I was in the Marines I lived in Japan for 3 years.  I didn't expect the Japanese to make do for me because I didn't speak Japanese. I learned a little Japanese.  I wish I had learned more japanes, I am trying to learn my wifes native language.  I think people should be able to speak more than one language. But we live in America, it was founded on English, it should speak English.  Again I think everyone should speak a foreign laguage, but we should have one declared laguage that everyone needs to speak.
295693
It can be disrespectful depending on how you say it. Then again, anything can be disrespectful if you say it rudely.