Why should I have to "Push 1, for English?"
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Hardcore Conservative
ANSWERS: 21
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So that you'll understand the rest of the questions.
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Because there are many people in America who speak other languages as their primary tongue. It is very difficult for someone not fluent in English to navigate phone menus (or have phone conversations).
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Because you speak English, I assume. It takes like a second to push one...
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If you live in the United States, it might serve to remind you that you are in a country without an official language and that you share that country with millions of speakers of other languages.
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if you were in germany it would be push 1 for german
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I understand your question, but America wants the image now as more of a diversified country. We get our strength through our diversity so of course that means diffrent cultures and languages are present throughout. The people that do come here legally are now apart of the country and we accept them by changing our ...um, how should I say, "old ways", and embracing other people's culture and making it easier for them to get accustomed to American life. Hope that helps.
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Because you live in the greatest country in the world, dude! Which other country is so damned *democratic* (in the truest sense of that absolutely great word)?! I'm proud of that! - ;-)
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Because it's "politically correct"...and some people just love aggravatin' the crap outta some of us! :-)
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This just happened to me. I called the company that picks up our garbage and I had to press 1 for English. If I didn't press 1 I would have gotten all Spanish prompts.
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I have to push 2 if I want to change the language to English!
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You don't have to, you can just hang up. Or better yet, you could learn Spanish and become a more educated and useful person to society...nah! That'd be too hard, I bet
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Because not everyone speaks English. If you were in China, you'd appreciate pressing 2 for English. I'm blessed to speak English and Spanish so I wouldn't necessarily have to press 1. Maybe learning a second language isn't such a bad thing.
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Because multiculturalism is more important than being able to communicate. Didn't you know, confusion is a GOOD thing in a diverse society!
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It shouldn't be necessary in North America (at this time). The default language (in my opinion) should be the official language that represents the majority of the people (choice listed by the individuals concerned as validated by government census). In the U.S. this may be changed to Spanish if the trend continue. In Canada, French speakers as a population (verified by Stats Canada) are diminishing in size. It's not a matter of choice of language, rather than common sense. Semper Fi!
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It all started a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...The US went to war with Spain over Cuba, after blowing up one of its very own warship. They fucked things up over there and all the Cubans had to migrate to the US. At around the same time, they went into Mexico, stole part of their country and, well, the rest is history cause they've all quietly and illegally taken it all back and then some. If that werent enough, they also had to fuck with Colombia, Nicaragua, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela (plus the others I forget), with the resulting influx of their people coming to the US. Well, what do you expect when the US takes it upon itself to fuck with each and every single country in the world whilst telling those people that the US is paradise and that this is the reason why they're doing it to them? I realize that the US is not good as fessing up to its actions but, sometimes, they do have a way of catching up and in the weirdest of ways...
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I do not mind pushing one for English. That is one button. I object to a whole lot more than that on phone menus and avoid using them when possible so I do not destroy the phone in frustration (I have done this). Yes, I think if you are going to live here, it is your responsibility to learn English. However, I think non-English speakers should have the option to speak with someone they understand. That includes being able to, after they have learned English, speak to someone that they understand with more ease. I do object to having lived in cities where many businesses do not hire people who only speak English. It was a huge problem in parts of California. I suspect it is worse now.
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because some Americans speak Spanish and some English. (Puerto Rico)
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Because, amazingly, not everybody speaks English! Try moving (or at least spending some time) in a non-English speaking country and see what it's like then. This may broaden your mind a tad!
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Stupid, eh? What's next, being FORCED to watch TV--with ENGLISH subtitles?!?!?
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Ever been to France? They get well naffed off if you speak English to them even if they speak English. I agree with Hardcore conservative, if you go to a country you should expect to speak their native language. I always make an effort when travelling abroad to learn a few phrases, its a respect thing.
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We shouldn't have to. When we lived in germany, thats right you don't have to press 1 for german. same with alot of other countries. i welcome foreigners (legally), i mean this is america, but i think if you want to live here, you should have to adapt to our language/culture. just like if i wanted to move to france---i wouldn't expect all of france to adapt to me because i'm american. i would have to adapt to THEM. good question!
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