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Originally Posted by Rocky
You know how it is, Ken.
Unilingual English speaking people have little reason to ever learn another language, knowing full well that English is the most widely spoken language on the planet, so there's very little incentive, however, I think Havoc's new found love for the DR, may encourage him to learn a few phrases.
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You got me all wrong!!! way way way wrong! I have been busting my ass trying to learn Spanish! and, i did pretty well this last trip, i am going to continue learning, and continue getting better.
I have many many reasons to learn another language! many of the labors and general workers here are Mexican and ONLY speak spanish, therefore would be greatly beneficial for me to be able to communicate with them better. Another reason, as many jobs here in Florida pay extra if you are bilingual. another reason, we have lots of relatives that come up and visit from the Dom. Rep. and I can never communicate with them that well. there are so many reasons to learn another language! Your stereotyping of "English speaking people" is just that, a stereo type and not true for most Americans Living in the U.S.
anyways, back on topic, I was just thinking back today how much fun every minute of every day was on my last vacation. Damn I can't wait to go back! next time will probably explore a couple new places.
btw, thought of something else that was really cool about the trip, i am big into cars and racing, while i was in the capitol. Friends of ours took me to a race track and got to see my first racing in a different country! Was so cool!