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Wyodiver33 · 03-08-2010, 08:09 PM

I don't know, maybe some English-language commercials on Spanish-language channels would light a fire under their asses to learn English. If they have adopted the USA as their new home they should work hard to assimilate. I don't mean that they should abandon their culture and memories of their old home at all. But they should learn English. I shouldn't be expected to learn Spanish. As I can pass for Hispanic, I get approached frequently while in downtown Miami by Spanish speakers, asking for directions or whatever. Often, when I say "No habla Espaniol" I get looks of disgust from them. To me, that's completely farked up. I've been to Panama, Guyana, and the Dominican Republic. I never Expected anybody to speak English.

03-08-2010, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	I don't know, maybe some English-language commercials on Spanish-language channels would light a fire under their asses to learn English. If they have adopted the USA as their new home they should work hard to assimilate. I don't mean that they should abandon their culture and memories of their old home at all. But they should learn English. I shouldn't be expected to learn Spanish. As I can pass for Hispanic, I get approached frequently while in downtown Miami by Spanish speakers, asking for directions or whatever. Often, when I say "No habla Espaniol" I get looks of disgust from them. To me, that's completely farked up. I've been to Panama, Guyana, and the Dominican Republic. I never Expected anybody to speak English. __________________ I like stuff.