This GUY has away with WOEDS.

This Guy had his say on that also.
In and English speaking Country and you have to push one to get English, That's CRAP to me.

Press 1 for other Languages more like it, ENGLISH is what you should get with out asking.

I wonder If I get that Choice in China, North Korea, Iraq, Yes I'm sure they would do that for me. HA HA HA like H*LL they would.

HICCUP/

Thanks for pcking my answer Hiccup

I feel you and I think alike, I see in your profile you are from Malaysia and I am Australian.

But we do agree that when we are the Guest then we should live by our Hosts rules.
There are those who do not want to do this when they are the Guest and they do make much trouble and they have away about them that they blame the Host as the Monster when in fact it is them who is the Monster.

You are wise in what you say in your comment.

HICCUP/

A Friend from Malaysia said the same things, His culture and mine are different but we agree on this.
The Guest should understand their place when they are with the Host.

The word RESPECT should be applied by the Guest in the presence of the Host.

HICCUP/

I agree. I don't know why people can try to take over your country when they move there but seems like they get more perks than the people who were born & raised here. I THINK IT'S RIDICULOUS that our goverment has allowed this. HAVE a good weekend.

Part of Political Correctness that has gone mad.

As it looks each Culture does not want this but the Guest seem to demand it no matter where they go, they seem to believe it is their right.

They have no cares for the Host, It's time all Cultures put a stop to this and made the Guest abide the RULES of the Host (Nation).

If we read some of the comments here from our Friends each say the same, and each is from a different culture.

HICCUP/

Each Culture is saying the same thing, so it looks as though it is the GUEST in our Countries who is the pain in the BUTT,

These people, not all of them but a few who are making these demands.
and our Politician are kissing Butt at our cost, We suffer for their actions.

HICCUP/

I do agree with you there.
BUt I applaued the ones here that are learning to read write and speak English

Here in myLot we have many here who do try to use English in the written word, and we must complement then on that as this task is not easy, But I am sure If these people traveled and came to an English speaking Country they would not be the ones who complain that they can not use their native tongue in everyday life in this new Country.

These friends are saying the same as we are about the GUEST in a Country.
So the bulk of us here think alike.

HICCUP/

yes we do all think alike in here! good friends to have mylot seems to be a barrier breaker huh?

thats great too at least you are learning and you write the language good.
Just keep it up. I know some people just wont try to learn English and they think we are to learn thiers.
and if you dont speak to thse peoples often would be hard to remeber what to say .

It's not about those who try to use the NEW Country's language but about those who are defiant and demand they do most or all dealings in the old language.

This is not only in an English speaking Countries, but could be also in China, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, We are the GUEST when we are in these Countries and we should use the Common languages of that Country.

We do not have the right to demand that we speak our Native tongue in our Host's Country. (no matter what Culture that we are.)

HICCUP/

This seems to be everywhere,these people with their demands on speaking their native tongue.

They are a pain in the BUTT to us all.

HICCUP/

Try sending in a Tax return in English in China, Malaysia, Japan, then play the same game that you can not speak or write or understand thier written word.

If you can make money in that Country you had better understand what is spoken.

HICCUP/

I'm sure if you did visit Italy or France you would try to speak some of their language,

To me it makes common sense to do this, You are the Guest in that Country, and by not doing this or just denial of it is Rude to your Host Country in every way.

HICCUP/

I agree and others here also agree you try to speak the language of the host Country or a little.

HICCUP/

I think the man with the bulletin board could have used language less rude and inflammatory, but his sentiment was correct. If a person decides to make a long-term or permanent residence in a country they are agreeing to accept the laws, language, customs and culture of that country. I think diversity strengths, enlightens and educates all involved when handled correctly. No one group has dominion over the others, but an established culture, government and language must be respected or resentment and intolerance are the result. I think those merely visiting as tourists need not 'know' the language although it makes for a more pleasant visit if you do. Most people are willing to help those visiting in any way they can. We need a single official language and all those wishing to live here should have to do so legally and learn to speak the official language. I would never dream of moving abroad and demanding the schools offer classes for my children in their native tongue or all health and government services be available to me in English. That sounds and is ABSURD. Why doesn't it sound just as absurd to our Congressmen here.