Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Spanish
I have a rule. If the person who enters the room doesn't speak the same language as those in the room. You change language. I feel like it's common courtesy. However, I was just told that when in his native country no one cares if people speak English, but when in America everyone says you have to speak English. I replied that it's different between friends, classmates, co-workers. However, this young man did not think so. I felt highly insulted, like I did not matter. So I told him to do whatever he wants. I'm not going to try to force others to abide by my rules. I just think it's nice to know that people care about you and want you to be able to join the conversation if possible. I guess not everyone feels that way. I know I'm a very open and friendly person, and I know everyone is not like that, I just thought the people I would call friends would understand. So if you speak another language include your friends and those around you. It may make someone feel better about themselves.
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