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OBJECTIVE
Make English the default language when calling American corporations and businesses.
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If we reach at least 100 people, then WRITE LETTERS - ENGLISH AS DEFAULT! BOYCOTT COMPANIES THAT MAKE YOU PRESS "1" FOR ENGLISH

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THE PITCH

I know, I know…this is a touchy topic. Fact of the matter is it has substance. Why is it when I call a company in America, I’m required to press 1 for English? Am I not in America? Am I not calling a company in America? This has nothing to do with our country being diverse or with one’s desire to relocate to America in hopes of a better life and opportunities. After all, they’re not making these decisions. American corporations are the biggest whores in the world, they will take every dime from you and never love you. It used to be press “8” for Spanish and I always wondered what number do I press if I speak Haitian? Hmm. But over the years, English has become the secondary language of America. Huh? If I go to Mexico, will Spanish be the secondary language? Don’t think so. As it shouldn’t be. I will have to learn the language of the land to maneuver most efficiently. Just like most foreigners do or should when they come to America. American Corporations…did you get the memo?!

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Denise Florez
Denise Florez started this discussion on Dec 20, 2008

Interestingly, I came upon this campaign looking for a campaign about Mexico. But I’m glad I found this anyway.

For most businesses that I’ve called, they do say you have to press 1 for English but they also say press two for Spanish (they say the second part in Spanish obviously so Spanish speakers will select two). I would say that Spanish is second, right?

So let me ask you, what is wrong with a bilingual country? Certainly English is the dominant language and actually it is the most known language around the world. It is a very clear, concise language and it’s good for business, so most businesses use it to conduct international commerce. Spanish is a more romantic language, and it is used by many countries as well, even in the U.S. where much controversy has risen from its use.

English, by the way is becoming more influential in Mexico as well. How do I know this? Because I’ve been living in both countries since I was eight, being fully bilingual and perplexed by the contrast of both countries and languages.

I’ve actually become quite enthralled by language and I want to create a documentary that talks about this very touchy issue as you call it. I think your concern is valid, certainly, so I will welcome both sides to the discussion. But I do think it’s important that the opposing sides start talking, because the amount of qualities both languages can offer to the table is getting lost in translation.

You can check my blog “http://missedspell.blogspot.com” where I explore the interaction between English and Spanish (and language in general) in everyday signs.

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