Does it bother you when people speak in different language?

Yes, it bothers me if people on my circle speak different language that I can't understand. For me this is rude because we must not make other people in our company feel out of place. If they are to use language I don't understand, then how can I respond to them. Also speaking other language always gives an impression that they are talking negative about one person on the same group.

Yes at the hospital where I use to work it would bather me because some of the workers who spoke a different language would speak their language in the patients room while caring for the patient. This in my book is rude to have total disregard for the patient. It was like the patient was not even there. Some people/patients thought they where talking about them. In another case a Filipino nurse spoke Filipino to the doctor who is Filipino and then when the doctor left the nurse asked me what the doctors orders where again. Heck I do not know I could not understand them. I feel if the patient's need an interpreter then that is fine, but if the facility is English speaking and is a Medical facility then everyone should speak English.

it would actually bother me a if we're all in the same circle or on the same table and the rest of them are speaking in a language i don't understand. I mean, if i have another companion who is "entertaining" me, i won't mind that much. BUt i do consider it rude if you speak in a foreign language in front of me because you don't want me to understand the content. I'd feel most hurt.

sometimes i would laugh at the way people speak in their language but i think that speaking a different language in front of people is rude.

Yes it bothers me. If you can speak english and you don't when you are with me I feel as if you are talking about me or saying something you don't want me to know.Most people that I know seem to feel the same way. I feel this is a matter of courtesy.

If those people were just talking to each other, it would not bother me. But if I was originally part of the conversation and then they suddenly talked using their language. Then I think that is rude.

It only bothers me if they are all pointing at (ME) and laughing like crazy and saying stuff in their native tongue!

Yes, it bothers me

Not at all,I speak a different language myself People around me speak Spanish all the time and I barely even notice it because first of all,they are too nice to be discussing me, and second,I can sometimes understand them lol I wouln't bother unless they were yelling or,as you said,I knew they were talking about me or saying something nasty which I'd know by the tones of the voice. However,it'd be more polite to use language of the people around you,that concerns anyone who speaks multiple languages. I have friends and sometimes we get carried away talking and joking but we come to our senses when someone next to us looks unhappy. One thing that bothers me,though,-people MUST speak English or any other official language of the country they are in when they are dealing with customers. I remember going to McDonald's once and those 2 girls were just chattering away in Spanish about some dresses and parties which was fine with me but,unfortunately,they didn't bother to say Hi or acknowledge any of their customers. That was annoying

It doesn't bother me when they speak in different languages around me. But it does bother me when your speaking to someone in english and then a spanish friend of theirs comes into the room and then they start speaking spanish and giggling and all that kinda crap. Like if you wanted to hide something from me or something because they know i don't understand. It makes me want to go to HR or something but i just ignore it and move on. But as for people that i don't know speaking spanish around me it doesn't bother me at all.

My husband speaks Arabic as his native language and so do most of his friends and his family. Most of them can speak english but not all of them speak it very well. Whenever he's with them he speaks Arabic, but he tries to include me in on the conversation, or we're with someone who speaks english they'll speak english at least most of the time. Sometimes it's hard for them to speak english to each other because it's not their native language. It's so much easier for them to understand each other in Arabic and it's more of a relief not to have to think about what they're saying/hearing so much. So I understand that. I usually remind him that I'm still here when he goes off in Arabic and doesn't stop lol.

Since I am working in USA, what I am worried about is if it bother others when I speak in a different language. I frankly ask my colleagues that question. Some guys think it is ok to them, others not. Normally my mentor reminds me to speak English in public, I think he cares about it.

It does bother me. I must say that in most situations, I have seen people pointing at others and talking in a different language. I think that this is very rude, because I do not think it is right to make fun of anyone. I also think it is very rude if someone is speaking a different language in a business setting. If they are too busy having a conversation to help the customer, it is a problem. This also goes for those who speak my own language. I think that people also underestimate the abilities of others. I ate at a restaurant, and could not help but to overhear a conversation of a french family. They were not saying very nice things about some of the people in the restaurant. They were not saying anything about my group, or I would have responded in french. When they said something funny, I laughed and I think they got the point that someone else understood what they were saying. They stopped talking about other people after I laughed. In general, I do find it a bit rude, and I think that people should keep in mind that those around them might not be so ignorant to not understand their langauge.

not sure where you are from but i live in the united states. it dont bother me that people speak different languages. What does bother me is that we have to cater to those who do not speak english well or at all. I think that if a person moves to usa then they should know the language. we have everything spanish. when i buy something and read a book to work it i have to hunt the english section its crazy. the same goes if a person from usa moves to another country, they should know the language.

Me too just feel likewise. I find no difficulties if people around me prefer to speak in different language other than those known to me. In fact, I think everyone would like to exchange views using their mother tongue. I just accept it normally. But like you, if they want to draw my attention - I try to respond to them the way I feel better.

It's rude. It's disrespectful and it's arrogant. I absolutely despise it. If they can speak plain english when they are in your face then they can continue to speak plain english even when not talking to her. It's just about respect.

Yes it does bother me because I cant understand them and cant speak to them. My grandmother only speaks spanish and it annoys me because I cant speak to her and have no idea what she says a lot of times and cant help her out when she calls me which make her angry.

I do find it offensive even if they aren't being rude. I guess its because I don't like the idea of someone talking and not understanding what is being said.

I feel uncomfortable about this, especially in the work place. If I'm in a social place it doesn't bother me.

People speaking other languages is not what annoys me. What really bothers me is when you hear someone speak perfect, or close to perfect English, and then, when you have to address them for something, they pretend that they do not speak or understand English at all.