[Rebecca]

I'm kind of a fidgety person, and it's just a nervous habit. My Mom does it, too- she calls it her aerobics.

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Name : Rebecca, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, City : Rochester, State : MN Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Rebecca]

To function in the United States, learning at least some basic English is required, no matter how many phone lines have 'for Spanish, press 2'. But why would someone using a service in the language that they are most comfortable with bother anyone? I lived in Venezuela, and even with daily immersion and actively trying to learn the language, it was incredibly difficult. It was a relief to see signs or labels in English, or hear someone speak my language. Learning a language is a daunting task, and not something done instantly. It takes time, effort, and kind constructive criticism from native English speakers. (I've found in the US that most people are big on the criticism, and not so good with the kind and constructive parts). That hardly makes for a environment conducive to learning. I don't think that someone speaking another language should be seen as a threat. Its simply a sign of the diversity in the United States.

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Name : Rebecca, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, City : Rochester, State : MN Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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