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Perhaps because you are ignorant to know and are only good at throwing around empty statements without backing up your claims and editing out posts of others when it makes you look stupid, but the part you edited out clearly proves my point.Empty statement.If you've got a problem with our projection of military might, you would not have liked Teddy very much at all.
Accurate statement. Why you then decided to switch over to Wilson, I don't know (or much care).
You're a true ding bat. English is the default language spoken to some extent by about 1 billion people around the world.In fact, around the world, Americans are a joke because they almost always speak only English and expect people in other countries to speak English.
That is not the case.
Yes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
Perhaps because you are ignorant to know and are only good at throwing around empty statements without backing up your claims and editing out posts of others when it makes you look stupid, but the part you edited out clearly proves my point.Empty statement.
Accurate statement. Why you then decided to switch over to Wilson, I don't know (or much care).
That is not the case.
Yes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
Stop embarrassing yourself. There are few things more debasing than a puny dingbat taking airs.Yes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
English is widespread because of the British Empire, not because of America. It is widespread because the British travel around the world, and live around the world, far more than Americans do.
I don't 'run into' people. I live and work in various foreign countries and have for over 10 years. I work with people from those countries and other countries in an international environment, not in an American environment. Currently, where I work, there are only 2 Americans, I and one other. Everyone else is from a wide variety of countries. I don't know the actual count, but I would estimate at least 20. It has been the same in the various countries I've lived and worked in. I am not a tourist, not a private or business tourist. My contact is with the average people from countries around the world. They are not "pretentious assholes," though you are one indeed.
Nowadays, English is the international languge, and it has much to do with business and tourism, and the fact of American's interests around the world impacts that a lot. But, originally, and essentially, the reason for English being the international language today is due to the impact of the British Empire in the past. In most places where one may spend time and spend weeks or months or longer in that area, in the supermarket, for example, you are far more likely to find British foods rather than American. It is the British who live and travel overseas far more than Americans. The arrogance and ignorance of Americans is quite amazing. You are a joke to people around the world for this arrogance and ignorance. You are a joke because most of you can only speak English and expect everyone else to speak English. You are a joke because you seem to think you are the center of the universe. Certainly there are people in every country who only speak their native language, but by far more than Americans, people in other countries tend to be bilingual at least, with many speaking more than 2 languages.
the fact remains that Hispanics learn English more quickly than the Germans, French, etc., in times past
That must explain telamundo, Univision, Hispanic Times, etc., and why every Hispanic I passed on the bike path yesterday the parents were speaking to their children in Spanish.
Was the woman who had been speaking Navajo, on her way back to Asia, where the Navajo's ancestors came from?
The only original natives here, would speak Dinosaur.
Which points out how silly it is to "demand" that people speak a particular language here.
Sure, life is going to be easier for most if they can speak English. But if folks choose to speak a different language - that's there choice. It is possible to thrive without speaking English if you sequester yourself in a community that speaks the different language you prefer.
I have a friend whose parents immigrated from China. They live in China Town in Manhattan. His mother never learned English. She spent most of her adult life living in China Town and never learned English, and she was fine. And I'm fine with that. Around the world, many people speak more than one language. In fact, around the world, Americans are a joke because they almost always speak only English and expect people in other countries to speak English. That's kind of ironic when you read this thread. In America, speak English, you demand. But when Americans travel or live in other countries, they expect people in those countries to speak English. Funny.
That is not the case.
Yes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
English is widespread because of the British Empire, not because of AmericaYes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
English is widespread because of the British Empire, not because of America. It is widespread because the British travel around the world, and live around the world, far more than Americans do.
I don't 'run into' people. I live and work in various foreign countries and have for over 10 years. I work with people from those countries and other countries in an international environment, not in an American environment. Currently, where I work, there are only 2 Americans, I and one other. Everyone else is from a wide variety of countries. I don't know the actual count, but I would estimate at least 20. In my carpool there are people from 3 different countries. It has been the same in the various countries I've lived and worked in. I am not a tourist, not a private or business tourist. My contact is with the average people from countries around the world. They are not "pretentious assholes," though you are one indeed.
Nowadays, English is the international languge, and it has much to do with business and tourism, and the fact of American's interests around the world impacts that a lot. But, originally, and essentially, the reason for English being the international language today is due to the impact of the British Empire in the past. In most places where one may spend time and spend weeks or months or longer in that area, in the supermarket, for example, you are far more likely to find British foods rather than American. It is the British who live and travel overseas far more than Americans.
The arrogance and ignorance of Americans is quite amazing. You are a joke to people around the world for this arrogance and ignorance. You are a joke because most of you can only speak English and expect everyone else to speak English. You are a joke because you seem to think you are the center of the universe.
Certainly there are people in every country who only speak their native language, but by far more than Americans, people in other countries tend to be bilingual at least, with many speaking more than 2 languages. And certainly there are people who are pleased to meet English speakers so they can practice their English, but these very people are even far more pleased when they find you are able to communicate with them in their own language. Try it sometime.
English is widespread because of the British Empire, not because of AmericaNo, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
English is widespread because of the British Empire, not because of America. It is widespread because the British travel around the world, and live around the world, far more than Americans do.
I don't 'run into' people. I live and work in various foreign countries and have for over 10 years. I work with people from those countries and other countries in an international environment, not in an American environment. Currently, where I work, there are only 2 Americans, I and one other. Everyone else is from a wide variety of countries. I don't know the actual count, but I would estimate at least 20. In my carpool there are people from 3 different countries. It has been the same in the various countries I've lived and worked in. I am not a tourist, not a private or business tourist. My contact is with the average people from countries around the world. They are not "pretentious assholes," though you are one indeed.
Nowadays, English is the international languge, and it has much to do with business and tourism, and the fact of American's interests around the world impacts that a lot. But, originally, and essentially, the reason for English being the international language today is due to the impact of the British Empire in the past. In most places where one may spend time and spend weeks or months or longer in that area, in the supermarket, for example, you are far more likely to find British foods rather than American. It is the British who live and travel overseas far more than Americans.
The arrogance and ignorance of Americans is quite amazing. You are a joke to people around the world for this arrogance and ignorance. You are a joke because most of you can only speak English and expect everyone else to speak English. You are a joke because you seem to think you are the center of the universe.
Certainly there are people in every country who only speak their native language, but by far more than Americans, people in other countries tend to be bilingual at least, with many speaking more than 2 languages. And certainly there are people who are pleased to meet English speakers so they can practice their English, but these very people are even far more pleased when they find you are able to communicate with them in their own language. Try it sometime.
so American Movies,Products and other things have no impact?....
Yes it is, very much so. It is one way people in other countries identify someone as American, because that person only speaks English and expects everyone else to speak English. This is a universal joke about Americans.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
i have to agree.....i have had many a foreigner living at various times on my route and they used to enjoy talking....they said its good practice and English is a desired language in their homeland.....so i guess its how you look at it....a lot of American culture is every where.....
Perhaps because you are ignorant to know and are only good at throwing around empty statements without backing up your claims and editing out posts of others when it makes you look stupid, but the part you edited out clearly proves my point.Empty statement.
Accurate statement. Why you then decided to switch over to Wilson, I don't know (or much care).
I knew a women who was standing in line at a store, all the sudden security came up to her and, when she finished her purchased escorted her to her car. Earlier, while shopping two Asians men were overheard by an undercover security guard who also spoke Vietnamese, that the two were going to car Jack her and rob and rape her.
There is the issue of security that is seldom spoken of.
No, it's not "a universal joke." Many countries have signs, maps, menus, etc. in English because it is such a prevalent language internationally. People in many countries are happy to run into a native speaker of English because it gives them an opportunity to practice the English they have learned while demonstrating generosity and pride in their country to a foreign visitor. So no, the pretentious assholes you may run with are not "universal," but English is by now quite widespread.
And before you bother, the fact is that many Americans attempt to learn something of the language before and/or during their travels. Your anti-American attitude and stereotyping are the real jokes here.
i have to agree.....i have had many a foreigner living at various times on my route and they used to enjoy talking....they said its good practice and English is a desired language in their homeland.....so i guess its how you look at it....a lot of American culture is every where.....
A lot of American culture can be see in quite a few places, but it is far more resented than you imagine. I've sat around the dinner table with people from other countries, people who have become friends and feel they can speak freely around me, and they resent that American culture has seeped so much into their culture. They resent it.
I knew a women who was standing in line at a store, all the sudden security came up to her and, when she finished her purchased escorted her to her car. Earlier, while shopping two Asians men were overheard by an undercover security guard who also spoke Vietnamese, that the two were going to car Jack her and rob and rape her.
There is the issue of security that is seldom spoken of.
Considering the far, far, far greater number of violent crimes that are planned, whispered about, and carried out by native English speakers, there doesn't seem to be a larger point behind that example.
Nowadays, English is the international languge, and it has much to do with business and tourism, and the fact of American's interests around the world impacts that a lot. But, originally, and essentially, the reason for English being the international language today is due to the impact of the British Empire in the past.
The arrogance and ignorance of Americans is quite amazing. You are a joke to people around the world for this arrogance and ignorance. You are a joke because most of you can only speak English and expect everyone else to speak English. You are a joke because you seem to think you are the center of the universe.
Certainly there are people in every country who only speak their native language, but by far more than Americans, people in other countries tend to be bilingual at least, with many speaking more than 2 languages. And certainly there are people who are pleased to meet English speakers so they can practice their English, but these very people are even far more pleased when they find you are able to communicate with them in their own language. Try it sometime.
