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@9HW69FKRepublican12mos12MO
I think that it is cool to see how different people's lives are compared to mine
@9HTY5FT12mos12MO
Minority Rights should be a thing. White people are not the only parts of the human race anymore. There are so many people of color out there who rarely get any recognition for their ethnicity. It shouldn't make a person uncomfortable to hear other languages being spoken, that's just the beauty of diversity in the U.S.
@9HVBSBG12mos12MO
I don’t care, it’s their choice to speak whatever language they so choose
@9HT7PF6 12mos12MO
I don’t mind at all. This is likely because I don’t believe other people communicating with each other is my problem.
@9HVWXWB12mos12MO
I find it interesting to hear the variety in speech when heard in public, but if I were in a small group of people and two of them started communicatng in a language I didnt understand I would certainly feel left out.
@9HW4NP712mos12MO
i would also feel left out but it would also be interesting and fun to figure out what is being said
@9HW496G12mos12MO
I think that it's fine when I hear people speaking a different language in public I don't really mind it but I think that its kind of messed up to leave someone out and start speaking another language that they don't know.
@9HZBX5D 12mos12MO
I feel confused honestly but I wish I could understand them or their language, I think other languages are beautiful and the us doesn't teach us of hardly any language.
@9J2FS2Q11mos11MO
other languages that I don't know are intriguing and I wish that the US taught more foreign languages.
@9J2FXYXRepublican11mos11MO
I believe we are not educated enougt about other countries and their cultures such as the languages they speak. Most foreign countries the students their know english because the schools their teach them more. While I feel kids here do not.
@9J2FDWWIndependent11mos11MO
Learning how to speak different languages would be beautiful in ways where you would be able to communicate with others who dont speak english and being bilingual or know more than two languages means that there is also more job opportunites.
@9HW468S12mos12MO
Curious about what they are saying because i dont know the language and i think different languages are interesting
@9HXGQJ412mos12MO
There are no ways to strengthen the reasoning of this except for the fact that I am sure many people have thought the same way.
@9HW6W82 12mos12MO
I think we should commit to learning different languages in a diverse nation we are bound to find people of other races and ethnicities everywhere so why should we look at them any different.
@9HXNXLL12mos12MO
It would be nice to hear people from different countries to speak different languages because is proves that a lot of people want to be in the US.
@9HW8QWGIndependent12mos12MO
Since english is the most popular language in America it is somewhat rare to hear a different language. Hearing a different language interests me because it is difficult to comprehend that they know that language as I know english.
@9HVKM9N12mos12MO
i feel fine, sometimes i just wonder what they're saying
@9HXCHSDPeace and Freedom12mos12MO
I don't really care, people can speak what ever language that they want.
@9HY945X12mos12MO
I think if you come from a family that speaks a different language you should be able to speak the language that makes you most comfortable.
@9HY8K5612mos12MO
This is America! We speak English in this country. If people are going to become citizens here I believe they should have to learn how to speak English. We as Americans should not have to adapt and learn their language.
@9HYG5WC12mos12MO
I don't mind if people speak different languages who am I to say whether people should talk a certain way?
People should learn how to respect it since that's how they were raised by learning and speaking their native language.
@9HY9MLJ12mos12MO
Language changes throughout our history. There's been Old English, Middle English, and New Modern English. There's no legitimate reason to be upset that someone speaks a different language than you, when our language will probably look like gibberish a thousand years into the future.
@9K4WCL410mos10MO
I feel like they shouldn’t have citizenship until they are fluent in English or whatever language is the country’s language
@9K5HTSQ10mos10MO
The United States is made up of multiple languages and cultures. Besides, it isn't hurting anyone, rather, it is expanding our culture.
@9K5HF9J10mos10MO
The US has no national language, there is no legal basis to require citizens to speak a specific language.
@9KBP4BZ10mos10MO
They don't have to immediately know the language to live there, the requirement for citizenship has nothing to do with language since that can be taught. Along with that you can live somewhere without knowing the language perfectly fine, we have modern technology for these things.
@9K9G6TXWomen’s Equality10mos10MO
The United States has no national language and we are a country built on immigration. Not even English speaking people are native to the United States, and just because it is the most spoken language in the United States does not mean that it is the only correct one.
@9HZ7PRW12mos12MO
I do not care whether individuals speak a different language than me. We all come from different backgrounds and we can't be expected to all be the same.
@9J4PZXF11mos11MO
There are different languages with different cultures. Not everyone is expected to be the same or grow up the same.
@9J2DTBX11mos11MO
I don't think much about it, they either grew up speaking that language or learned it to speak with other people, and they have the right to express themselves in any way they please as long as they aren't actively harming or threatening the safety of other people.
@9J6C2ZP11mos11MO
it is regarded as impolite and improper and even rude to speak a language others who may hear and not understand ...
I think speaking multiple langueges should be celebrated not hidden. Being in a multicultural state it should be normalized
@9HXF39412mos12MO
I don't feel anyway because I know that not everyone is fluent in English and I also know how to mind my business.
@9HY93LCWomen’s Equality12mos12MO
A large portion of the United States is not native to the U.S. and also has different familial backgrounds. It is not expected and should not be expected for everyone to speak English.
@9HY8ZP712mos12MO
It is 2024 America, there are plenty of immigrants moving to this country everyday who do not yet speak English, or have a hard time learning it. Not only, that I have taken Spanish for the last 5 years, and it has put me in the shoes of those who are trying to learn English quickly.
@9HTW68N 12mos12MO
When I hear languages I don't understand I wonder what is being said.
@9HW2D6MPeace and Freedom12mos12MO
I mean of course i don't know what they're saying but doesn't mean I don't want them here, I'm just nosy
@9HW3W4Q12mos12MO
Because sometimes theirs language that people would like understand because you don't know if they are talking about you.
@9HW3BTK12mos12MO
i have family that speaks another language and they like it when they are able to talk to other people in a foreign country and normally its very bland topics. so i dont care what other people are saying.
@9J7SKHM11mos11MO
The United States has an absolutely atrocious record when it comes to minority rights, and it is the duty of all of us to do better every single day until the inequities brought about by that record have been washed away.
@ScottK1232 11mos11MO
I never did any atrocities against minorities, and therefore have no duty to atone for someone else's sins. Additionally many other countries have had far worse records, and yet no one talks about them.
@9JBBN39 11mos11MO
Considering that racial and sexual minorities didn’t get the rights that others had until the last 75 years, I think that’s enough evidence.
@9JB9PWC11mos11MO
While not a direct answer to the question, it gets to the bias the question seeks to uncover: do people feel uncomfortable hearing foreign languages. We do have a duty to be inclusive, and honor the multicultural ideals of our nation.
@9J97SXZ11mos11MO
After visiting 3rd world nations on 3 separate continents, it is clear that minorities are treated extraordinarily better here than in most corners of the world. My best argument is my first hand experience. Also, my sons are mixed race and it is the minorities that treat them badly not the majority.
@9JZ8Y9TRepublican10mos10MO
I feel that if they came to america and have been here for over a year they have had the opportunity to learn english and there is no reason they shouldn't have.
@9JZG8XZ10mos10MO
America has not legal, regard for learning English. America only goal is to create more tax payers to help run the system
@9K4V45J10mos10MO
Languages should not be suppressed by people who think they are superior because they speak English.
@9JZNFL610mos10MO
Speaking another language doesn’t stop a person from learning English. It’s good to maintain your culture.
@9JZHYS9Independent10mos10MO
Not all situations and welfare situations are the most suitable for sitting down to learn a whole new language. There are several reasons as to why they could not have had the time to learn english.
@9HZ7KYX12mos12MO
I don't have a problem with people living with me in my country who are from another country. In fact, I think it's cool when someone is bringing their culture and language to another place.
@9J3NPNTLibertarian11mos11MO
Being military, I see a wide variety of cultures compared to where i was raised and it wasn't until I left home did I realize how diverse and unique the country is. Having a diverse population and diverse cultures shows just how diverse we really are.
@9HXNF8612mos12MO
I don't mind it at all. It would be the same if we spoke English in Japan or somewhere else.
@9HWYKQP12mos12MO
I wish I knew other languages. Humans are interesting and beautiful creations, why wouldn’t we embrace other cultures?
@9J28Z7R 11mos11MO
Why should there be only one language? There are so many different cultures that can expand our minds and make us as people more open-minded and willing to work with others. We share the world and the U.S. isn't just for English speaking people. People come here to have a better life or a different environment.
@9HXWXQ312mos12MO
As stated previously, sometimes it can feel challenging only knowing one language. Especially, since English does not feel as dominant in the United States.
@9HXKLQM12mos12MO
i think its great that people know other languages and they should not be treated differently because you feel entitled to know what theyre talking about.
@9HTFWHX12mos12MO
I feel happy that I’m in a country where I’m able to hear another language.
@9HWWN7H12mos12MO
English is what we speak in America. I don’t care if people want to speak their native tongue in their homes but in business and public communications we should only use English
@9CJ6CB612mos12MO
We should at least attempt to accommodate those with more common and different languages such as Spanish and Chinese.
@9HXP92912mos12MO
I do think they need to learn English since English is our nations primary language. But I do still encourage them to speak their language! America is a country of different cultures and I embrace that!
@9HWWGJH12mos12MO
The language of business is English and should remain so, based on culture. It is poignant, however, that there never has been a legally mandated language in the United States. My family moved here from Italy and Ireland and forced themselves to learn English to be successful, but they did not have to.
I feel that some groups of people don't feel the need that they need to assimilate to the predominant language of our country, and it makes me feel somewhat resentful because older groups of immigrants always made the effort to do so and learn English
People are entitled to speak whatever language they please. People should stay connected with the parts of their culture they retained when coming to America. You are not entitled to know everything someone is saying. This is a land of diversity, and that includes knowing different languages.
All I can say is that when my ancestors arrived in this country in the late 1800's from Poland, Hungary and Croatia, they made sure to develop a working command of English as soon as possible, and they always used it in public. They only used their native language when communicating amongst themselves. And I agree with that. I'm liberal on most issues but not this one.
That’s not necessarily true in my mind, I’ve met many older immigrants who also don’t know English very well. I also just don’t think it’s 100% that important that we all speak the same language, and after a few generations, their kids will most likely know English fluently because of school and education.
America is built off of immigration. Not only this, just because people are speaking their native languages- it doesn't mean that they don't know English. (Not that it matters.) Peoples lives are their own, forcing people to change the language they speak is inherently against the constitution.
@9HX5LGT12mos12MO
The U.S. has always been a place of immigration, English isn't even the original language of the land. With no official language, I believe it should be more commonplace for everyone to learn multiple languages.
@9HXCRQ912mos12MO
I care a little bit everyone has their language but when that’s all you hear in America it’s weird because we speak English here
@9HXW7QS 12mos12MO
There is no official language in this country people can speak whatever they want, the majority of the world is at least bilingual we as Americans are ignorant for only speaking one language
@9HXG89Q12mos12MO
Dude... This is just straight up racist and xenophobic. This answer might as well have read, "I don't like it if it isn't white, anglosaxon, protestant and 'MURICAN.
America is a nation of immigrants. The fact that English is a dominant language in America is basically random chance. It could have been (and was almost) SPANISH, FRENCH or... one of the MANY Native American languages.
"wE sPeAk EnGlIsH hErE."
Moron.
America is a melting pot. We are meant to accept those different from us. Unless we are Native American, we are all foreigners.
@9HXF55312mos12MO
i think america is a country that has the resources to aid everyone no matter their spoken language. i think it's disrepectful to say that another person's sopken language is weird, on the basis that many americans speak english in other foreign countries, and we have the resources to understand and communicate with others.
@9HXB7VW12mos12MO
I dont feel weird or anything at all. I wouldn't mind too much if I heard lots of people speaking a different language.
Everyone is a different race everyone has different ethnicity and depending on the person and where they were born they are going to speak different languages.
@9HXMC4D12mos12MO
I agree with this because some people feel more comfortable speaking a different language then what I speak.
@9HXL6NG12mos12MO
Why does it matter if I understand another language or not, I’m not worried about what they’re talking about.
@9HXKDMW12mos12MO
Other languages are spoken all around, people shouldn't need to speak English everywhere especially if they are more comfortable speaking there native language.
@9HTLZSY12mos12MO
I feel fine, there is more than one language in the world, you can't get rid of it just because you are in a different country.
I find it interesting hearing different languages to remain in touch with roots and the comfortability to share diversity of languages in public. I wish I knew more to understand or to feel included as well if I'm apart of the conversation but I do not mind.
@9HZ4L4Q12mos12MO
doesn't make me feel any different I have no problem with it cause if I was in another country i would do the same thing so who am I to judge
@9HZCW6312mos12MO
America has a lot of people from different countries that come from different countries and as someone who is a Spanish speaker it doesn't bother me if someone speaks a different language.
@9HXKNB8Independent12mos12MO
I feel normal, this is a multiethnic country so it’s normal to hear different languages and it is also interesting
@9HYHG4P12mos12MO
I feel that the people speaking these languages are no different from me, they simple don't use the same way of speaking. In fact, if they are bilingual or even speak more than two languages (even if one of those is not English), they demonstrate a capacity to learn and expand their communication skills.
@9HYV2HW 12mos12MO
Often when watching a film in a foreign language, the range of emotions and goals expressed by the characters feels "human" to the viewer, not limited to any specific language, nationality, or culture. Ex. Parents love and want to protect their kids, young couples fall in love, a sports victory is a triumph.
@9HZ2SX312mos12MO
I think its beautiful that there's other languages, when i hear people speaking a different language it just kind of brings me out of my own world, it shows that theres different religions that the world isn't a small place. It shows that the world is vast and that there is so much to learn.
@9HY9CC712mos12MO
I think it is cool we are such a diverse country. I will admit that sometimes I might get frustrated with I have trouble understanding another language or accent but at the end of the day those people don't do anything wrong and it just makes us a better country for having so many different ethnicities, viewpoints, and government standpoints.
@9HYTZRY 12mos12MO
I love different languages and cultures. I think it would be sad to live in a homogeneous world. We need to accept others and learn to live as communities with understanding. The human race is diverse, learning and accepting others makes us more humane and we can gain rich experiences.
@9HZKB57Republican12mos12MO
I love different languages and cultures. I think it would be sad to live in a homogeneous world. We need to accept others and learn to live as communities with understanding. The human race is diverse, learning and accepting others makes us more humane and we can gain rich experiences.
@9HXCTMK12mos12MO
I feel kinda curious when I hear other languages because I obviously can’t understand them but overall I think it’s really cool when people talk in their own languages.
@9HXKXPD12mos12MO
Knowledge is power and being able to communicate in many different forms gives you the ability to have more knowledge and receive more information.
@9HXKTCC12mos12MO
Language is part of culture, and therefore, when people speak in a different language, they are holding on to part of their culture.
@9HW5GLD12mos12MO
I feel alright as long as they do not talk about me in their native language.
@9HYQZLZ12mos12MO
As someone who grew up with bilingual parents, I’ve always been spoken to in two different languages. I’ve also grew up in a very multicultural place where everyone is comfortable in speaking their own language, so I don’t really mind.
@9HYPP49Women’s Equality12mos12MO
I shouldn't feel anything, as they are just as normal as I am. Althought I may not understand, I wouldn't feel uncomfortble.
@9HXBWR612mos12MO
i dont hate it, its normal if someone speaks another language
@9HW2KCVIndependent12mos12MO
I personally don't care. people should be allowed to speak their language no matter what country they're in.
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