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The the french are populating canada!

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Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
:roll: Those customers should educate themselves and learn every language they may come in contact with. Lazy bastards. English is not the official language of the US. It is even worse considering Modeps is in Connecticut. The state practically borders Mexico.
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So to effectivly communicate in the US everyone should learn: English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Canadian French? Afterall we border/practically border those languages. Oh, and while were are it, lets add: German, Japanese, and maybe Farsi, since there are plenty of parts of the country you can get around on knowing just those languages... :roll:

I have said it before and I'll say it again. Making English the national language would solve a lot of problems.

How many of those do you know?
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Yes. You should learn any language you are likely to come in contact with on a daily basis. You lazy English language elitist make me sick. Why do you think there is not an official language. The founding fathers expected us to evolve and take on other languages.
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Your position is that people should be tolerant and understanding, yet your *assuming* I'm an elitist and don't know any other languages. Way to make your case.

What if I told you I'm from Pakistan, I know Farsi, English, French, and I'm learning Spanish? You'd be non-the-wiser. Way to preach tolerance and understanding, do as I say, not as I do...

Anyways. No, I'm not any of the above.... However, living in Texas all my life, I do know enough spanish to get around. Would that qualify as learning the languages I come in contact with on a daily basis?

As for the founding fathers, they also expected for us to become a melting pot, which didn't happen. Ever been to "china town?" Ever hear of the barrio? It's more like water and oil if you ask me. Melting pot..? Must be on low heat.

So, do you expect us to learn every language in the world? Afterall, we don't limit new immigrants to X,Y, and Z countries.

Also, why didn't you answer my question? How many languages do you know?[/quote]

Ever hear of reading the entire thread?

Oh and 3 languages.
 
Originally posted by: WarDemon666
Isnt it required to speak english and french in most public places?

I can speak french, but i am much more comfortable in english..

Before leaving I accidently said "Merci".. she looked kind of mad
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i hope your not in Quebec
 
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Yes. You should learn any language you are likely to come in contact with on a daily basis. You lazy English language elitist make me sick. Why do you think there is not an official language. The founding fathers expected us to evolve and take on other languages.
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Your position is that people should be tolerant and understanding, yet your *assuming* I'm an elitist and don't know any other languages. Way to make your case.

What if I told you I'm from Pakistan, I know Farsi, English, French, and I'm learning Spanish? You'd be non-the-wiser. Way to preach tolerance and understanding, do as I say, not as I do...

Anyways. No, I'm not any of the above.... However, living in Texas all my life, I do know enough spanish to get around. Would that qualify as learning the languages I come in contact with on a daily basis?

As for the founding fathers, they also expected for us to become a melting pot, which didn't happen. Ever been to "china town?" Ever hear of the barrio? It's more like water and oil if you ask me. Melting pot..? Must be on low heat.

So, do you expect us to learn every language in the world? Afterall, we don't limit new immigrants to X,Y, and Z countries.

Also, why didn't you answer my question? How many languages do you know?
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Ever hear of reading the entire thread?

Oh and 3 languages.
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Yep I read it... your point?

Only 3, get cracking. I listed 7 at a minimum you would encounter in the US, does that make you a lazy elitist like me?
 
Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Yes. You should learn any language you are likely to come in contact with on a daily basis. You lazy English language elitist make me sick. Why do you think there is not an official language. The founding fathers expected us to evolve and take on other languages.
Click to expand...

Your position is that people should be tolerant and understanding, yet your *assuming* I'm an elitist and don't know any other languages. Way to make your case.

What if I told you I'm from Pakistan, I know Farsi, English, French, and I'm learning Spanish? You'd be non-the-wiser. Way to preach tolerance and understanding, do as I say, not as I do...

Anyways. No, I'm not any of the above.... However, living in Texas all my life, I do know enough spanish to get around. Would that qualify as learning the languages I come in contact with on a daily basis?

As for the founding fathers, they also expected for us to become a melting pot, which didn't happen. Ever been to "china town?" Ever hear of the barrio? It's more like water and oil if you ask me. Melting pot..? Must be on low heat.

So, do you expect us to learn every language in the world? Afterall, we don't limit new immigrants to X,Y, and Z countries.

Also, why didn't you answer my question? How many languages do you know?
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Ever hear of reading the entire thread?

Oh and 3 languages.
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Yep I read it... your point?

Only 3, get cracking. I listed 7 at a minimum you would encounter in the US, does that make you a lazy elitist like me?
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Read it again.

Note the "sarcasm" link.
 
Originally posted by: maddogchen
Originally posted by: ElFenix
i went to taco bell the other day and they couldn't speak english either 🙁
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The ones in California speak english, and have hot Mexican girls at the counters. 😀
California Taco Bells > Texas Taco Bells
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The mexican lady at my Taco Bell is fat, yellowing teeth, and has facial hair!! :Q
 
In Quebec, they'll often pretend to not be able to speak English - hard to explain the rational, but they'd rather have the people from Ontario speak french than have to speak English to them... I ran into the same problem, then explained to a cashier "I'm sorry, I'm from the U.S. I took Spanish in school, not french, because we have so many Spanish speaking areas" - she started speaking in English after that.
 
Originally posted by: maddogchen
Originally posted by: ElFenix
i went to taco bell the other day and they couldn't speak english either 🙁
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The ones in California speak english, and have hot Mexican girls at the counters. 😀
California Taco Bells > Texas Taco Bells
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The Panda Expresses in southern California also have hot Mexican girls at the counter for some reason 😕
 
Originally posted by: DrPizza
In Quebec, they'll often pretend to not be able to speak English - hard to explain the rational, but they'd rather have the people from Ontario speak french than have to speak English to them... I ran into the same problem, then explained to a cashier "I'm sorry, I'm from the U.S. I took Spanish in school, not french, because we have so many Spanish speaking areas" - she started speaking in English after that.
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I've found that if you make it look like you're making an effort and stumble over your weak French, they'll eventually not be able to stand wasting any more of their time and start speaking English to you...

It's all about who has the bigger will...
 
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
Originally posted by: Jassi
Originally posted by: GnomeCop
Is Calgary French infested?
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wtf? why use the word infested?
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Because the French are pests, and when you get a bunch of them in one place that place is infested?😕 I don't understand the question.
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Yea well if it wasn't for them, we'd be saying an oath to the queen every morning.
 
Non-english languages in the US and Canada should be banned outright with prison sentences for those who use them.
 
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
Originally posted by: BannedTroll
Originally posted by: Modeps
I went into a mcdonalds a long time ago, ordered using the handy "number" system. The Spanish speaking girl working the register didnt know what I was saying... It's a fricking number!
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Quit your bitchin. There is no reason why those people should have to learn English to work there. Next time go to Sonic and they will give you a book so you can communicate with them.
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Except the "all the customers speak English and I'm serving the customers" reason.
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:roll: Those customers should educate themselves and learn every language they may come in contact with. Lazy bastards. English is not the official language of the US. It is even worse considering Modeps is in Connecticut. The state practically borders Mexico.
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hahaha

i live in canada and i know my spanish numbers from watching seasme street when i was young 😀
 
Originally posted by: Jassi
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
Originally posted by: Jassi
Originally posted by: GnomeCop
Is Calgary French infested?
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wtf? why use the word infested?
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Because the French are pests, and when you get a bunch of them in one place that place is infested?😕 I don't understand the question.
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Yea well if it wasn't for them, we'd be saying an oath to the queen every morning.
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I'd gladly do that to live in a world with no French.
 
were you in Canada,
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or Quebec??

non parle vous englais??
🙁

I went to Montreal in 1978,and left in 30 mins.

I went to Mexico,and they spoke American english fine.

Oh i took 2 years of "French" failed one year and got a D the other. 🙂
 
as someone who used to do business with a lot of canada's municipal offices, it's a real big pain the butt when you obtain a faxed copy of some public form (or get it online) and then have to call the office to ask them what the heck any of it means.
 
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