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Originally posted by ktsnake
Offensive? Can you think of another reason that an english speaker in America would need to learn Spanish? Is it likely that very many of us will be working for spanish-speaking superiors?
What about acknowledging reality do you find offensive?
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Yes, I can think of a very good reason for an "English speaker" to learn Spanish. Around this area, translators get paid very well. Also, if you own/manage a store or other "customer orienated" business, and many of your customers don't speak English, it would be in your best interest to learn some Spanish. I don't know too many *smart* business people who would shoot themselves in the foot by saying "If they don't know English, they can just go someplace else."