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09-29-2009, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by barbecue_is_a_noun
I got tired of being mad that no one spoke english here. I speak english anyways and dont even bother to learn spanish. I just dont give a **** anymore. Trying to fight it is like trying to find good barbecue in Miami - HOPELESS!!
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Yes, you're right. Food in the city is awful, no decent grits and disgusting barbecue. They ain't tawlking proper ainglish either.
I'll haul a.s.s back to the Appalachians before them people git into my hickory pile.
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09-29-2009, 07:39 AM
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Of course there are pockets of English speakers... Whenever I find one its like knocking the door down to a private party, everyone is exalted to find another English speaker. These pockets don't last for long, as people quickly disperse back into the Spanish milkshake.  |
You wont have a problem finding people who speak english in Gainesville Fl. Non english speaking people will not find work here if you have to deal with the public. I work with recent legal immigrants friom Japan, Iran, Turkey, and Equador. All speak english very well. They have never expected me or their other coworkers to learn their mother tongue language. All the Hispanic employees speak english on the job. |
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09-29-2009, 08:14 AM
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The same thing happens in Miami, but Miami is bi-lingual. Two languages.
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09-29-2009, 06:49 PM
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The same thing happens in Miami, but Miami is bi-lingual. Two languages.
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Miami is not Montreal or Geneva. It is part of the United States and we speak English here. |
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09-29-2009, 09:34 PM
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Beating up rude people & fighting crime,en Espanol
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Miami is not Montreal or Geneva. It is part of the United States and we speak English here.
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Yes, unlike those places, the US actually has no official language . |
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09-29-2009, 09:36 PM
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Yes, unlike those places, the US actually has no official language . |
But Florida does... |
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09-29-2009, 09:39 PM
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Beating up rude people & fighting crime,en Espanol
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But Florida does...
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And the city of Miami considers English, Spanish, AND Haitian Creole to be official languages. Which do we honor? Point being, the idea of a unified language is nice and (believe it or not) still valid, but you are free to speak what you want in America. |
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09-29-2009, 09:41 PM
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Just looked it up, wow, I had now clue, learn something everyday.
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09-29-2009, 10:06 PM
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Where I work, people often start rattling off in Spanish, sort of half Spanish/English conversations. I used to be annoyed, but now, I have actually learned enough Spanish to know what is going on. But I have noticed, that there is a preference for employees who are bi-lingual.
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09-29-2009, 10:54 PM
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I want to learn Haitian Creole when I move to Miami.  |
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