Thoughts on speaking a foreign language @ work??

[bourgeoisie tall freak]

Is this a woman brehs? I've never had this static with the account before

you tagged me on some bs while claiming you don't care. i asked you a feeling neutral question and you say im bringing static. why tf do you even care about my gender if you dont care about me... why do you even know my gender matter of fact and why is it so prominent in your interaction with me

you got a crush ha

 

[⠀X ⠀]

Trump made English the official language of this country. Did they not get the memo or something?

 

[Commish]

If it's a diverse workforce then what's the problem? I live in Texas and mfs speak Spanish at work all the time and I couldn't care less. I talk like I do in the hood with others with hood background and there's other English speakers that don't be knowing what we talking about. If you not in the conversation or in the immediate group/team then you don't need to worry about it.

Y'all be finding the most trivial things to have a problem with

No snark intended, but since when is it all about how you feel when working in a diverse work environment?

Lemme share this..

First, I live in California, so I can match your Spanish speaker population and then some!

However, there are other non English speakers in California just like Texas. In addition, there are a lot of English only speakers in our states as well.

That's not the point!

The point is..

What you find trivial isn't so with someone else. This is what I learned when I had to take a 4 hour sexual harassment and work related course.

The lawyers laced me with information that explained why it was important to conduct oneself in a certain way to avoid conflict.

Me bringing this topic up was due to me explaining the aforementioned to a stranger on another platform who couldn't grasp the magnitude of saying things that his/her supervisor (according to that person) found offensive.

I agree with the supervisor. Speaking ANY language other than English is rude, if it isn't directly tied to doing their work duties!

The(supervisor) taking offense was a personal choice the supervisor decided to take, not me.

 

[Buddy]

you tagged me on some bs while claiming you don't care. i asked you a feeling neutral question and you say im bringing static. why tf do you even care about my gender if you dont care about me... why do you even know my gender matter of fact and why is it so prominent in your interaction with me

you got a crush ha

Oh shyt, you're right. Its Friday, my bad
I'm pregaming, but I was getting shyt earlier this week. fukked around and thought it was that again.

 

[bourgeoisie tall freak]

Oh shyt, you're right. Its Friday, my bad
I'm pregaming, but I was getting shyt earlier this week. fukked around and thought it was that again.

free your mind mayne

 

[get these nets]

I wouldn't do it.

I think its unprofessional, and non practical for a person who wants to climb the work environment ladder. You're there to work, and the people you're talking to speaks English, so its not like you have to speak the other language to communicate with them.

We give relatives that same advice here, especially the ones in FL who work around other people that are from where our family is from. Don't get so comfortable that you forget its a work environment.

 

[Commish]

now you see why i don't like taking up for other people's offense...nikkas be offended at any little thing. what tf did i say that was "snark". i asked you a question

i'm a logical person, so when someone says "what is your thoughts" then i give then, then they counter with other people's thoughts... i want to make sure i understood the assignment

Re read what you wrote. You basically asked me didn't I asked for ppls thoughts. Your tone of said question was snarky.

Every person who make threads is seeking responses. But, many ppl may not respond to every post. Some do. I'm one of them. Everyone is different. *shrugs*

I'm cool with you not tripping off of ppl speaking other languages. I feel the same, to an extent.

But, I do agree with ppl who want one language spoken at work. It's proper. What is spoken on private time is fine.

On the clock, everyone should speak English.

My job, it says that condition of employment and getting promotions requires reading, writing and understanding English. So..there you have it.

 

[The God Poster]

Here is my thing..

When ppl are on their coffee break, lunch break or in the parking lot coming to from work, then it is OK to talk their iish..

But, when clocking in (for those who clock in), then everyone need to speak one language!

I don't understand why some ppl don't understand this??

I only speak English fluently but if the convo isn’t with you why does it matter?

Seems like you either being nosy or suspicious the convo isn’t appropriate

 

[CP3.]

Depends on the context.

If, for example, it's somewhere like Walmart and two workers are speaking Spanish to each other but speak English to customers then I see no issue.

 

[IIVI]

Man, I work with Chinese, Russian, Filipino, Indian and Mexican Engineers who’s English isn’t their native language.

They’re all hyper-smart and if they all work better because communication amongst them is clear, that’s a W for everyone and keeps the company running and profitable.

That’s all that matters.

If the final output is well-understood English-written output then that’s great.

All that other stuff is emotions. Worry about shyt that actually matters.

 

[Commish]

I wouldn't do it.

I think its unprofessional, and non practical for a person who wants to climb the work environment ladder. You're there to work, and the people you're talking to speak English, so its not like you have to speak the other language to communicate with them.

We give relatives that same advice here, especially the ones in FL who work around other people that are from where our family is from. Don't get so comfortable that you forget its a work environment.

Thanks for understanding how things go in the workplace. I've been in the workplace long enough to know how it go.

I personally don't care what ppl say, but at the same time, I do in certain situations.

Case in point, I don't say anything sexual around ppl at work, even in private conversation. I also don't use the N word around non Blks at work. There is a time and place for everything. Ppl gotta use common sense. Want private.conversation? Then do that @ home.

 

[Commish]

Man, I work with Chinese, Russian, Filipino, Indian and Mexican Engineers who’s English isn’t their native language.

They’re all hyper-smart and ifthey all work better because communication amongst them is clear, that’s a W for everyone and keeps the company running and profitable.

That’s all that matters.

If the final output is well-understood English-written output then that’s great.

All that other stuff is emotions. Worry about shyt that actually matters.

I hear you. I work with a gang of ESL ppl as well. I'll take it further...

I work with ex felons that been on level 4 yards on down. Crips, Bloods, Pirus, Southsiders, Hoovers, white supremacists, Democrats, Republicans, Blk Trump lovers, swirlers, Jews, LGBT, ppl who live out of state, etc. Huge workforce! Strong union membership!

But..

All of us have to abide by the rules to keep our jobs.

Doubt anyone gonna willingly do something to risk their jobs. Gotta watch what you say, how you say it in mixed company.

Got ppl who will also tell on your ass! Witness that which further taught me to regulate what come out of my mouth.

Some ppl simply don't like when ppl speak a foreign language. Those ppl have a right to be offended, especially when the condition of employment is to speak English.

Just saying..

 

[IIVI]

I hear you. I work with a gang of ESL ppl as well. I'll take it further...

I work with ex felons that been on level 4 yards on down. Crips, Bloods, Pirus, Southsiders, Hoovers, white supremacists, Democrats, Republicans, Blk Trump lovers, swirlers, Jews, LGBT, ppl who live out of state, etc. Huge workforce! Strong union membership!

But..

All of us have to abide by the rules to keep our jobs.

Doubt anyone gonna willingly do something to risk their jobs. Gotta watch what you say, how you say it in mixed company.

Got ppl who will also tell on your ass! Witness that which further taught me to regulate what come out of my mouth.

Some ppl simply don't like when ppl speak a foreign language. Those ppl have a right to be offended, especially when the condition of employment is to speak English.

Just saying..

I guess it’s a little different because when we hire who we hire we focus on making sure they’d be phenomenal at their job most times.

We look for ways to make bright talent work the most efficient and when we find people who are great at Engineering but only good/decent at English, that’s a great trade-off vs decent Engineer but great English speaker. Especially when you can get them with other great Engineers who speak their language.

At the end of the day, we just want the better Engineering result because that’s what keeps the paychecks coming (and increasing in pay).

 

[Commish]

I guess it’s a little different because when we hire who we hire we focus on making sure they’d be phenomenal at their job most times.

We look for ways to make bright talent work the most efficient and when we find people who are great at Engineering but only good/decent at English, that’s a great trade-off vs decent Engineer but great English speaker. Especially when you can get them with other great Engineers who speak their language.

At the end of the day, we just want the better Engineering result because that’s what keeps the paychecks coming (and increasing in pay).

I understand that everyone's work culture is different. Trust me, ppl speak foreign language at my job all time and most ppl don't have an issue with it, including myself.

But, I do expect everyone to speak a common language once we work, with certain exceptions.

Please keep in mind that my work environment is vastly different than yours.

With some jobs, we work with outside truckers who being cargo to/from the yard/terminal.

Many of them don't speak English well. If someone assist them by speaking Spanish for instance, then there is no issue. It's work related. I'm not talking about that.

I am also not talking about ppl who speak Spanish or Tagalog or whatever before after work.

But, if I am working where a radio is needed to communicate with others, then English should be the only language used.

We have to all be on the same page because our job is dangerous and time sensitive.

The language thing can become problematic when ppl start using it around others who may not have the same level of rapport as those who may have a comfortable level of rapport.

Hear what I am saying? There is levels to it!

 

[bourgeoisie tall freak]

Re read what you wrote. You basically asked me didn't I asked for ppls thoughts. Your tone of said question was snarky.

Every person who make threads is seeking responses. But, many ppl may not respond to every post. Some do. I'm one of them. Everyone is different. *shrugs*

I'm cool with you not tripping off of ppl speaking other languages. I feel the same, to an extent.

But, I do agree with ppl who want one language spoken at work. It's proper. What is spoken on private time is fine.

On the clock, everyone should speak English.

My job, it says that condition of employment and getting promotions requires reading, writing and understanding English. So..there you have it.

I'm pretty sure people ate allowed to have their private moments even if its at work. You all cry about work from home and companies trying to control the work environment like a slaveship but then if it comes down to petty offenses now all of a sudden you breaking the policies out.

I guess it depends on the situation. cuz its no way youre going to convince anybody with the "on the clock" argument. Its a good percentage of yime that people bill for being on the clock but they doing other ish. Im sure i can look up your post history and spot you posting while you on the clock lol. Whats your schedule