Re: Politics and country life...

Posted by Hal (WA) on October 02, 2008 at 23:20:36 from (208.81.157.90):

In Reply to: Politics and country life... posted by Diane on October 02, 2008 at 03:59:07:

If you have been living West of the mountains for a long time, you probably would be happiest staying over there. The weather isn't the only thing different in Eastern Washington...politics are much more conservative over here.

As to the language question, I think it is great for people to know more than one language. And to practice that second language at home is just fine, or else you tend to become less adept at using that language. But out in public, it is probably a better idea to speak English, even when talking to each other. Some people are very put off by people talking a different language in places like restaurants.

Most people in this country come from immigrant roots. My ancestors cam to the USA soon after the Civil War, and like many immigrants did, they lived among other immigrants from the old country. They continued to speak Norwegian for a couple of generations, at least among themselves. My mother did not learn English until it was time for her to go to school and she can still speak and read Norwegian well enough to correspond with relatives that still live in Norway. But as time went by, the old language was used less and less. About the only Norwegian words I know are cuss words my Dad used to say...and since I don't know exactly what they mean, I don't use them at all. Kind of sad that the traditional language has been lost in my generation. I wish I had been taught Norwegian as a child--kids pick up languages so easily. But it didn't happen.

I bet you can find a place between Tacoma and Portland that fits you and your budget. As others have suggested, try to fit in, while at the same time MYOB. Be a good neighbor and you will probably have good neighbors. Good luck!

Follow Ups:

• Re: Re: Politics and country life... Diane 11:16:36 10/03/08 (1)
  • Re: Re: Re: Politics and country life... Hal (WA) 19:01:18 10/03/08 (0)

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