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I see, so you're a fan of balkinization. Minority cultures and languages are ok just as long as they don't start to overcome and outnumber the identifying, demographics, language and culture of any country and it's particularly offensive and unacceptable if it's done via illegal immigration.
If I want to experience other cultures I can visit those countries. No need to have them in by backyard 24/7 where one begins to feel like they are living in a foreign country. Sorry, you can't grasp that simple concept but having to make snarky remarks instead!
Minority cultures ARE American. Everything about this country is rooted from other cultures and mixed into something phenomenal. And it WILL continue to evolve, as all things. Shame you can't enjoy the ride.
Minority cultures ARE American. Everything about this country is rooted from other cultures and mixed into something phenomenal. And it WILL continue to evolve, as all things. Shame you can't enjoy the ride.
Raised in Kendall off of Miller Drive. Used to hang out at Town & Country Mall (only old school folks from Miami will know it). Went to FIU and lived on the Beach and North Treasure Island, so you know what you can do with your 'meter'.
Miami-Dade is a bilingual county and next generations speak English just fine. But you don't need to freak out if native speakers choose to speak their native language because it's MORE COMFORTABLE. My mother can easily speak English and medical English. But at home and in casual/social settings she speaks Spanish. So what? If someone were to approach her with just English, she would flip on the fly if needed. But you, Karen? You'd be that person sitting next to us a restaurant annoyed to high heaven because our table is speaking Spanish. Frustrate yourself more.
Karen? I'm a male. Keep your snarky remarks to yourself. You cannot and will not understand the flip side of the coin. Not unexpected from someone who is Hispanic. I have met far more that are arrogant than those who embrace our identifying culture and language. Makes me wonder why they are here. If I moved to a foreign country I would embrace theirs and I would speak their language out in mainstream. I couldn't care less what language one chooses to speak in their own home. The more you speak a language the more proficient you become at it. Now there's a novel idea, right?
Minority cultures ARE American. Everything about this country is rooted from other cultures and mixed into something phenomenal. And it WILL continue to evolve, as all things. Shame you can't enjoy the ride.
No, they are not! They are the cultures of foreign countries. We have an identifying culture and language of our own. We are not known to be a Hispanic, Asian, etc. country in identity. Is evolving via illegal immigration a desirable thing to you? We are supposed to be a melting pot but we aren't any more we've become a salad bowl of people who don't share common interests, cultures and languages. I guess that's great to you to? Enjoy the ride with people you have nothing in common with and can't communicate with?
Karen? I'm a male. Keep your snarky remarks to yourself. You cannot and will not understand the flip side of the coin. Not unexpected from someone who is Hispanic. I have met far more that are arrogant than those who embrace our identifying culture and language. Makes me wonder why they are here. If I moved to a foreign country I would embrace theirs and I would speak their language out in mainstream. I couldn't care less what language one chooses to speak in their own home. The more you speak a language the more proficient you become at it. Now there's a novel idea, right?
Wow. I can tell you this- if you have an attitude- you will get it back. It’s a free country and no one can tell you what to speak. Freedoms are for all. So accept it or you can move to another area where English is more common. Even the Amish can do their own thing. Ever live in PA? Guess it’s just city living you get used to everyone talking their business in their own language.
Karen? I'm a male. Keep your snarky remarks to yourself. You cannot and will not understand the flip side of the coin. Not unexpected from someone who is Hispanic. I have met far more that are arrogant than those who embrace our identifying culture and language. Makes me wonder why they are here. If I moved to a foreign country I would embrace theirs and I would speak their language out in mainstream. I couldn't care less what language one chooses to speak in their own home. The more you speak a language the more proficient you become at it. Now there's a novel idea, right?
Oh, I know you're a male. 'Karen' is non-binary...
I understand the flip and I'm telling you, you don't need to be afraid because as I clearly outlined in my first post, subsequent generations tend to lose their parents' language. So you're getting exactly what you want. And I embrace American culture more than you do. I respect and honor its many nuances, and appreciate how all these influences have created a unique experiment in human evolution. I'm more of a patriot than you, because I love this country as it is.
As per the bold - thanks for supporting my argument. Second generations speak English more often, thus it becomes their predominant language. Third time stating that, hopefully it's a charm.
Raised in Kendall off of Miller Drive. Used to hang out at Town & Country Mall (only old school folks from Miami will know it). Went to FIU and lived on the Beach and North Treasure Island, so you know what you can do with your 'meter'.
Miami-Dade is a bilingual county and next generations speak English just fine. But you don't need to freak out if native speakers choose to speak their native language because it's MORE COMFORTABLE. My mother can easily speak English and medical English. But at home and in casual/social settings she speaks Spanish. So what? If someone were to approach her with just English, she would flip on the fly if needed. But you, Karen? You'd be that person sitting next to us a restaurant annoyed to high heaven because our table is speaking Spanish. Frustrate yourself more.
you know....the real Miamians would disagree with you...the ones that were here before Castro and before Mariel
Oh, I know you're a male. 'Karen' is non-binary...
I understand the flip and I'm telling you, you don't need to be afraid because as I clearly outlined in my first post, subsequent generations tend to lose their parents' language. So you're getting exactly what you want. And I embrace American culture more than you do. I respect and honor its many nuances, and appreciate how all these influences have created a unique experiment in human evolution. I'm more of a patriot than you, because I love this country as it is.
As per the bold - thanks for supporting my argument. Second generations speak English more often, thus it becomes their predominant language. Third time stating that, hopefully it's a charm.
I/we don't need to be afraid of the millions of invading hordes on our border right now and the millions within our borders already who mostly all speak Spanish? There are entire towns in this country where Spanish has been dominant for decades and it's mostly due to illegal immigration and their anchor babies. Spanish is still dominant in Miami to and for quite some time. Who do you think you are kidding?
No, they are not! They are the cultures of foreign countries. We have an identifying culture and language of our own. Is evolving via illegal immigration a desirable thing to you? We are supposed to be a melting pot but we aren't any more we've become a salad bowl of people who don't share common interests, cultures and languages. I guess that's great to you to? Enjoy the ride with people you have nothing in common with and can't communicate with?
I can communicate with everyone in Miami. Never been an issue for me. And I don't need to have anything in common with someone to participate with them in civic life. That's weird that you want everyone to be like you. B-O-R-I-N-G. (Seriously, get that pastel de guava. It'll change your life. Happy to send you a dozen next time I visit my mom.)
And we are talking about language, not illegal immigration, which I have quite strong feelings about. My parents came here through a lot of red tape and eventually became citizens. My cousins took a decade to arrive, too. Other than refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers, everyone should go through the same process. But again, we are talking about language, which includes the languages of LEGAL immigrants.
Our identifying culture is made up of the cultures brought over by immigrants over hundreds of years. Why don't you love the fabric of America?
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Minority cultures and languages are ok just as long as they don't start to overcome and outnumber the identifying, demographics, language and culture of any country and it's particularly offensive and unacceptable if it's done via illegal immigration.
