What?

Posted By: blondie on 2008-01-22
In Reply to: You all must be the Americans sm - who go abroad and expect people to speak English

We are speaking of ESLs who come here and can't speak the English language clearly. I have never been to a foreign country and if I did I would not expect them to know my language. I would make an effort to know their language.
BTW...you have a bad attitude.

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120 by 80 - ESL - What's With That!?
- So if you know what he/she means, what's the big deal? nm - what?
- In all fairness, it is a known fact that English is the hardest to learn sm - Lyndia
  - English is common in India, still... - mt3Rs
  - Be careful you dont strain your elbow again. - nm
  - Dont care how many languages you took. Care - whether or not can understand a dr dictating.
  - Dont expect them to speak language perfectly. - Just want to be able to understand them. nm
  - So what?! Millions have learned it, doctors - especially should, suppose to be smart, right?
    - Millions may have learned it, but rarely perfectly. - tnmt
      - Doubt I know our language"perfectly" but you - can understand me. Cant expect this from ESL?
        And this would have to do with the OP message how? - tnmt
        This has to do with "Millions have learned"post - which is why under that post and not OP.
        You all must be the Americans sm - who go abroad and expect people to speak English
        What? - blondie
        It depends on the country. - What's With That!?
        Agree - bonnie
        I TOTALLY agree with you!! - blondie
        I think you are wrong about your post - Other countries
        What? I am a low income MT, can't afford to travel anywhere. - some random poster
        If you arent paying me, dont edit me. Visiting - country is & not knowing language is diff. than
        living/working there and not being able to - communicate. Espeically for a doctor. nm
      - If ESLs want our $, should be able to - communicate in our language. nm
      - Doesnt matter how many language I know. - Matters that drs can communicate in ours.
      - But they have learned it to the point of being - understood. Not too much to expect.
- ESLs - blondie
- ESLs - me, too
  - 120 by 80 - What's With That!?
- I have heard American physicians say that. What is the - LP
  - 120 by 80 - What's With That!?
    - At least you understood him. - nm
    - If that bothers you - Me
      - ESLs - BoogieMT
        Well, it matters to me! - What's With That!? - Made You Look.
        Okay. Doctors that cannot be understood. Does - that matter? nm

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