Re: Language

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Posted by lesia on March 29, 2000 at 11:43:11:

In Reply to: Re: Language posted by Stefan on March 29, 2000 at 11:15:35:

: Myself, I prefer, e.g., the Norwegian approach. English is not an official language there, of course, but somehow I've never had any problem of whatever kind using it in the *official* environment there. Because the attitude is positive ("if we can help, let's do it") rather than negative ("no Russian please").

Somebody some years ago say with scorn "No Norwegian, please"? I listened to this too much in my life. I haven´t any problem to speak Russian, but when I go to ANY GOVERNAMENTAL OFFICE I want to speak in MY LANGUAGE. You want bilingualism? But where is it in Ukraine? Try to call any Ministry, and you will listen "Not Ukrainian, please". Try to say it in Norwegia...

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: : Myself, I prefer, e.g., the Norwegian approach. English is not an official language there, of course, but somehow I've never had any problem of whatever kind using it in the *official* environment there. Because the attitude is positive ("if we can help, let's do it") rather than negative ("no Russian please"). : : Somebody some years ago say with scorn "No Norwegian, please"? I listened to this too much in my life. I haven´t any problem to speak Russian, but when I go to ANY GOVERNAMENTAL OFFICE I want to speak in MY LANGUAGE. You want bilingualism? But where is it in Ukraine? Try to call any Ministry, and you will listen "Not Ukrainian, please". Try to say it in Norwegia...

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