In the Debate of speaking Spanish prompt the author Myriam Marquez explains that speaking Spanish in public places in America is not to make herself look un-American, but because she feels it’s a free country where anyone can speak any language they like. First, Spanish speakers shouldn’t be ashamed to speak their language because of what the public might think about them. Secondly, Speaking the Spanish language in public is not rude if it is spoken with family members who speak it as well. Lastly, if a non-Spanish speaker is with people who decide to speak Spanish and not English around them; then it is considered rude. First, Spanish speakers shouldn’t be ashamed to speak their language because of what the public might think about them. Although, when there are bilingual people talking in their language in public places we immediately assume they are talking about us. It only takes a matter of seconds for a person to recognize another person’s language. If they are either non-American or American people will notice the difference because the way they are speaking. That said people shouldn’t assume or jump to conclusions about what the non-American is saying because of what they hear when it is not an English language. …show more content…
However, those who aren’t bilingual and hear others speak another language around them; even if they’re not talking to them say that it is rude. As mentioned in the prompt Myriam says “It’s not meant to be rude to others.” That only states that when Spanish speakers are talking with one another it’s not to make other people feel uncomfortable or to be rude to them. Though, it’s the only way that the Spanish speaker will understand if they’re not bilingual. There may be situations where students talk to their parents in Spanish, not because they know others won’t understand but because it’s a form of respect towards their