Isnt it conceited for English speaking people in the US to not learn other languages?

Seems like many people in the US get mad if someone doesn't speak English. They be thinking if someone comes to the US they better know English or they don't deserve to be here. So how come when they go to some other country for like vacation they still expect everyone to know English.

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Freeranger · M

Personally, I think you're painting with a very broad brush. I'm not sure what your compulsion is, but "seems" is a rather vague word to use to enhance the point you're attempting to make.

I could say, it seems that many Brits wish to eradicate the British monarchy, but it would be untrue.

So be careful how generalizing you decide to become. I worked for many years at the beach, and we got thousands of people who showed up every year....particularly from Canada. I spoke no French, they spoke next to no English....we got along very well through facial expression and hand movement. I wasn't pissed, neither were they. We enjoyed our interactions.

So multiply that by I couldn't tell you how many.

I don't feel your point is valid. Sorry.