Drivers Who Can't Speak English

I have more patience than most. I can communicate with anyone. I do agree with what Rick said.

(on to the immigration rant)

Immigrants from previous generations came here, because they wanted to be AMERICAN. They made great efforts to assimilate into american society, learning our language, customs and culture. They retained the cultural identity of their homelands and integrated that INTO our culture. It's what made us the "melting pot", and part of what gave this country it's inner strength.

Nowadays, many people come to this country with no intention of assimilating and make zero effort to do so. Instead demanding that WE change our culture and requirements in order to accommodate THEM.

Being functional in multiple languages is a great asset. Being functional in only one, and that one NOT BEING ENGLISH is a deficit.

/rant off

Rick

Yes, in America we have cut back on education in all areas. When we teach a second language to children starting when they are young they have a huge advantage in the world. However, I live and work in The USA. I speak, read and write English. I know some Spanish and some sign language. I am a very empathetic person. I am also proud of a country that was built by people who came here from around the world. They came here for the American dream. To many people are coming here and not even trying to learn English. It is not just Spanish. The drivers I have encountered, speak Russian and other languages than English and Spanish.

I have more patience than most. I can communicate with anyone. I do agree with what Rick said.

(on to the immigration rant)

Immigrants from previous generations came here, because they wanted to be AMERICAN. They made great efforts to assimilate into american society, learning our language, customs and culture. They retained the cultural identity of their homelands and integrated that INTO our culture. It's what made us the "melting pot", and part of what gave this country it's inner strength.

Nowadays, many people come to this country with no intention of assimilating and make zero effort to do so. Instead demanding that WE change our culture and requirements in order to accommodate THEM.

Being functional in multiple languages is a great asset. Being functional in only one, and that one NOT BEING ENGLISH is a deficit.

/rant off

Rick

Yes, in America we have cut back on education in all areas. When we teach a second language to children starting when they are young they have a huge advantage in the world. However, I live and work in The USA. I speak, read and write English. I know some Spanish and some sign language. I am a very empathetic person. I am also proud of a country that was built by people who came here from around the world. They came here for the American dream. To many people are coming here and not even trying to learn English. It is not just Spanish. The drivers I have encountered, speak Russian and other languages than English and Spanish.

How do you know they are not trying to learn, perhaps they are, but are more comfortable speaking in they're own language, not to mention it is probably faster to just show you the load information, so as to prevent miscommunication.

How do you know they are not trying to learn, perhaps they are, but are more comfortable speaking in they're own language, not to mention it is probably faster to just show you the load information, so as to prevent miscommunication.

Awesome point. Thanks. You never know where your lessons will come from. Yes, it is easier for them to show me the load information. Once again thank you very much The Shiva. Have a great day.