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are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Goodbye San Diego Aug 27, 2012. 45 Replies 0 Likes
Im new here but Ive lived in South America for 3 years and my spanish is quite good. So far on every attempt to speak to a local mostly just asking questions in stores and such, the answers are…Continue
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Goodbye San Diego replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?
Tony Orta replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"Now, that's news.
Countries who share history, language, culture, cuisine, and go from the southern tip of South America all the way to Mexico, including the Caribbean are no longer all considered the real Latin America? WOW.
That…"
jim and nena replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"ALWAYS time for a joke, Mateo. haha
Maybe he should have ordered pig's feet? LOL
jim"
Mateo replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"There is no excuse for inserting a joke this old into the discussion so I'll apologize. But I just can't resist.It has to do with a person who is not familiar with "hot dog" but when told that it means "perro…"
jim and nena replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"We always used, "comiste"?
I not can get Nena to stop using, "¿quieres un hot dog?". Some things in Spanglish are just easier.
jim"
Judy Sacco replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"We said that in Ohio too. I'm trying to get rid of it, but it's difficult."
Mateo replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?""I didnt know we are not considered any longer Latin America. Good."Please help me understand that remark. Am I to understand that some percentage of Panamanians has left the entire "identity" issue behind?Mind…"
Roger Bellido replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"The "real Latin America". Should I consider that a flattering for Panama?
I didnt know we are not considered any longer Latin America. Good.
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wryawry replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"I can only imagine how terrified I would feel to try to speak Swedish if I ever go there. It would probably be as daunting as trying to speak Texan, if I ever go there ....."
long gone replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"sorry but boquete just feels too much like an extension of florida"
long gone replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"sorry to disappoint you but after more then 3 years in south america (the real latin america) i think i know the difference between an american and a panamanian!! please dont patronize me. thank you , but end of discussion…"
jim and nena replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"Perhaps Master Adam was speaking to a norteamericano which he mistook for a Chiricano?
:-)
I do think you are on to something, Erin, and no, everyone I speak with in Panama responds in Spanish.
jim"
Stephane d'Ursel replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"Yes it happens,
It is even more funny in my case as i am not a english speaker by birth...they don't care...And, when i tell them my mother tongue is french, they look disappointed, funny...
But the same way, we tend to speak spannish to learn,…"
Erin Ross replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"I, Absolutely have Never had this experience...have any of you?
I have found the Panamanians to be exceptionally kind ...trying to understand my limited Spanish..and "Helping me".
Perhaps Mr. Coletta is "stirring a pot" ?
Just a…"
Bruce Laidlaw replied to long gone's discussion are locals terrified to speak spanish to foreigners? or are they just refusing to do so?"Es verdad, Jim."
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