Why do some Americans get angry at other people for not speaking English?

TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 128 points –

I've hears stories of some Americans telling other people who are speaking a non-English language "This is America, speak English!" even if the conversation has nothing to do with them. Why do they do this?

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Happens in every country and in every nation. This isn't a strictly American issue

Yep, went to france to learn french, was questioned (by an idiot) why I didn't knew (spoke) french well.

They exist in all countries.

Edit: learn, not kearn...

Don't you DARE speak French in France unless you're a native speaker!

That country is the reverse complaint put forth in this thread.

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