When traveling to a foreign country, how many of you Americans....?
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I don't use a foreign language unless it's a simple word or phrase (like "spasiba" meaning, "thank you", in Russian), mainly because it would simply cause confusion and make me look like an idiot. I've no desire to confuse and frustrate a native by incoherently butchering his language. So, I try to find someone that speaks English and politely ask for their help.
Never been, but I've heard that if you speak really slow and really loud that people will understand what you're saying.
Uh... depends on the country I guess (canada, England, aussie)
Why do you ask?
It depends on which country you are visiting. English is the universal language. China recognizes this and they only bother with Chines and English. If you speak English, you are in luck because it is truly the only international language.
What kind of answer is that, "Double Double Bonus"? You must be Chinese, yourself, or huh?? Or, maybe you're just another redneck racist???
I studied French for a year before going to France and Portuguese before going to Brazil. I expect visitors here to try to know enough of the language to get by on the basics. I couldn't do any less.
You should never assume they speak English. Learn a couple of phrases in the native language, and many doors will be opened for just giving it a go.
I think it's extremely rude to go to another country and expect them to speak English. It is necessary to at least learn the basics of their language.
Never assume those who live in non-English speaking countries will speak English. That's pure arrogance. Yes, English is an "international language", but it's rude to go to other countries and EXPECT such accommodation!
Always have the courtesy to at least explain, in the native language, that you don't speak their language and ask if they can direct you to someone who speaks English. Better yet, learn a few phrases and be prepared for the same treatment most Americans give to foreigners (not very nice). If someone is gracious enough to be kind, helpful, AND speak English to you, count yourself blessed.
Keep a good phrase book handy and make the effort to speak the native language.
how many of us want the other country to fall?
I travel all over Europe where theres dozens of languages spoken but i can only speak English. First of all if you greet someone with a smile,and speak slowly telling them your sorry but cant speak their language you'll discover almost everyone speaks English. Good luck if your in France though!
I don't assume anything. English IS the language of technology, and commerce, and one can usually find English speakers.
I certainly don't DEMAND that each and EVERY native SPEAK English, in their own nations. I don't slur them with idiotic, arrogant insults like "racist", or "bigot" or "nativist", when I'm in a country where the natives are not White, or English-speaking. I don't expect the taxpayers of other nations to pay for my medical care, my education, and my housing and legal costs. And I don;t expect them to pay for the cost of hiring lawyers, in order to sue them. because they refuse ot do all of the above.
I treat others with respect, in their own nations - because I am a White American - and I was raised RIGHT.
I speak 3 languages and husband speaks 4 fluently and learning more, some of the most difficult from the Middle East, all the time from his friends where he works with many different ethnicity's.
you have to be an idiot to go to a foreign country and not speak the language. Your just lazy if you go to live there without taking classes first, and your retarded if you think any other country is gonna bend as much as the US has with the Mexican problems comming here every day.
First of all tourism and immigration to a foreign country are two different things. As a tourist travelling to a foreign country, I would expect to have a guide/translator. If I moved to a foreign country, I would learn the country's language. Immigrants whether they are legal or illegal are not tourists. I don't think I have to explain to you how much the USA accomodates the foreign tourists, Ms. Vegas.
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