Why are signs in Spanish and English in America when we speak English?
494311
Marifa5970 don't get me your liberal politically correct bullsh*t. It's America, in America you speak English, and if people don't like it get out !!!
824909
I'll try to answer, Latin is one language and Spanish is another, however 'a' in latin is the first letter of the alphabet and means the beginning. Now in Spanish 'a' is a vocal and it's also a preposition in other words it connects words as we do in English, like I am going to eat, in Spanish would be voy a comer, in this case the to in English is replaced by the 'a' in Spanish, I hope this be of help to your project..☺
90586
cause other languages have different letters and grammer rules also each language is different in pernunciation and rules wit speech\nthis carries thru with sign language
361921
I believe that English was the language used when our country was founded and should continue to stay our "official" language. I think if we start by adding Spanish as an official language it is unfair to all of the other immigrants who reside here. we cannot possibly cater to all. products and packaging being printed in other languages is the decision of the manufacturer, not law makers. If we are going to print documents in Spanish, shouldn't it be printed in every language for everyone? Could you imagine a group of Americans in Mexico or even Germany and demanding that they do everything in English because we can't understand the language? Of course not. It's a ludicrous idea. All of our ancestors came from many places all over the globe. When they arrived, they had to learn the language and follow the rules already in progress. they didn't demand we cater to their disabilities. So why is it different now? This is a land who welcomes all with open arms. Stop trying to force them behind Miss Liberty's back.
842673
There are two written languages, English and American English. English is written everywhere except America. Fortunately we can usually understand each other.  There is no need to be abusive on either side. \n \nI am even learning to be tolerant towards Yahoo English, although I sometimes have no idea what the writer means.
614082
English is really a language made up with all different languages put together and phrases. People from different places speak differently. It all depends on the environment. There is no REAL English, except for maybe in England (It technically was their language first(?)). Such as there is no such thing as a TRUE American. All Americans are, are immigrants and foreigners. About the cigarettes being called fags, someone just happened to use normal words and twist them. Think of all the 'terrible' words we have now a days and if you look them up in the dictionary, they all have different meanings than what we use them for.
102184
Well all business letters either brit or Americans look the same it is type of english that is in them that is distinct. Remember we americans killed english..lol
1065897
At least you only have to worry about Spanish, where I live we have to do everything pretty much in English, Spanish and Hmong.  \n\nI was in line at the DMV and the young Hispanic gentelman in front of me needed an interpreter so he could get his paperwork filled out for his license.  God help us all, if they can't read the forms and such or understand when things are explained to them, how the heck can they read the signs.
975521
The USA already uses English as the language of its government and legal system.  Making it official, like France or England does, calls into question whether we can then spend government money to publish things in Spanish, Vietnamese, or other languages.  \n\nSo, the language of the USA is English, but we do not deny our immigrants the help they need in their own languages while they are becoming American (which takes a generation).\n\nI think that most of the people who want to make English the Official Language want to do so to make it more difficult for immigrants to assimilate here.  I think they feel threatened by other cultures and want a return to an America they perceived as white and European.\n\nI think we should not adopt an official language, or 2 or 3, but we should continue to use English for our government and laws, and use multiple languages where people need help.
12917
There are MANY types of sign language. In the United States even, there are several English ones in use, plus basically one for every country and language in the world. Some more information is at the site below.
495948
Well, English is taught in schools in Mexico. If you go to Mexico then there's no reason why they should speak to you in English, although some people will because they want to be friendly and show politeness. At the end of the day, if you're in their country learn their language.
774667
While I'd like it if immigrants learn English, putting up signs in other languages only helps tell people the message the sign was put there for--as long as multi-lingual signs don't become a requirement, no one should be upset that someone put up a sign in two languages.  \n\nMost clothes aren't made in the US--the multilingual tags probably just make it easier to sell the clothes in a worldwide market.
595366
Neither.  There are a number of different American dialects and a number of different British dialects.  Moreover, in some ways, (standard) American English is more "conservative" (has changed less from older forms of the language) than (standard--RP) British English.  Also, it wasn't the *British* who spread the language throughout the world; it was the *English*.  The Welsh and Scots (and Irish if you mean "British Isles" rather than "Great Britain") only started speaking English (rather than their original Celtic languages) under rule by England.
256565
Many companies like people who can speak both Spanish and English. You could make fliers saying, "Hola! Mi nombre es..." and translate it into English.
281808
Are you asking how we answer the phone?  In America, we pick up the phone and say, "Hello."\n\nI am answering in this way because when I was in Mexico they didn't answer the phone by saying, "Hola," but, "Bueno."  I think in Spain they might say, "diga," as in the command, "talk."  I'm just guessing you might be in America as an English as a second language person.
1140610
we're in AMERICA.  we speak ENGLISH.  when we go to their country they expect us to learn their language they need to learn ours.  I'm sick of people who live here who don't speak english.  I don't go to your country and expect you to understand me and accomodate me just because I can't speak your launguage.  sooo frustrating.
609388
Our Constitution and Bill of Rights and all of our legislation is written in English. English is the adopted language of America.