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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree that Spanish is the only language in America that is used widely other than English. I see huge numbers of Indians, Arabs, French, and Chinese people around here and other areas of the US.[/quote]

No one said that Spanish is the only foreign language that is used in this country.  However, it is the most widely used foreign language in the US.  This is not merely my opinion, it is simply a fact.  If you don't like Spanish, for whatever reason, you are certainly entitled to your opinion.  You can teach your child Mandarin, Arabic, Urdu or whatever strikes your fancy. [b] However, you will not find a more useful, everyday foreign language (in this country at least) than Spanish--sorry if that offends you.[/b]And the service industries where speaking Spanish is helpful include: medicine/healthcare, law (as a lawyer, I know this first hand), international development work, social services, education (all levels), construction, etc.  And your English fluency will take care of the rest.[/quote]

useful for what? Talking to the help.?  Never used it, never needed it. The cleaning ladies all speak it but I can get them to understand me by using a little Spanglish and sign language.[/quote]

Or transacting business i.e if you are a doctor or a lawyer.  Or your child can just become the help and then I guess it would be a moot point.  :twisted:[/quote]

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