by XJW4EVR 36 Replies latest jw friends
do not assume that I speak Spanish.
It seems to that more and more Latinos that I interact with on a daily basis assume that just because I have brown skin, I speak Spanish.
End of rant.
Edited to add: Wouldn't this be akin to assuming that just because a person is African-American that he/she can sing, dance or play sports well?
thats good... I assume that everyone I meet in the US should speak english. Except for the obvious French tourist we used to see at Disney World.
I used to work with a Englishman of African descent... he had a German last name on top of that... imagine my suprise at our first face to face encounter.... John Amos as John Cleese...
Hill
do not assume that I speak Spanish.
It seems to that more and more Latinos that I interact with on a daily basis assume that just because I have brown skin, I speak Spanish.
They do the opposite with me, some struggle into English when they talk to me, because I don't look Latino to them. Then I respond in Spanish and they act surprised.
I remember back when I worked in construction (electricity) some Mexicans in a different trade complained about me in Spanish and called me some very nasty names not knowing. Apparently, I was in their way. Then I would politely ask them the time in Spanish and they would blanch.
Now when I am back in Miami visiting of course, there I speak in English just to throw off the people behind the counters and cash registers. Or I forget how it is there if I am just arrived. I've been away so long I get mild culture shock when I visit the places I was raised in.
BTS
It seems like you'd be better served by learning to speak Spanish than ranting to people who aren't involved and could care less about your ass-umptions or your color.
BTS...years ago while in the inner hood of Miami...and I am about as Gringo as any anglo boy can be.....
I was at a 7- 11 ...two dudes start up in Spanish about jackin me as soon as I hit the parking lot... I turned to leave... gave em both a hearty "Bueno Dias, Amigos!" as I brushed back a shirtail and gave em a shot of 1911 Colt in the waistband.
The look was ....let's just say "priceless"
There are morons in every culture.
Hill
gave em both a hearty "Bueno Dias, Amigos!" as I brushed back a shirtail and gave em a shot of 1911 Colt in the waistband.
Sweet!
Was it Commander sized or smaller? A full 5" barrel 1911 is tough to pack concealed that way. I have a full-size Springfield Arms 1911 myself.
BTS
I got big bones... can hide a Guberment model all day behind the strong side hip.
Hill
Burn... if you speak english ...extra loud and slow ... to a non english speaker they can understand it.
Hill
I got big bones... can hide a Guberment model all day behind the strong side hip.
Comforting, isn't it?
BTS
Burn... if you speak english ...extra loud and slow ... to a non english speaker they can understand it.
Justo addo ano "O" aftero everyo wordo.
