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There seems to be a general ignorance of other languages and cultures in America which is embarrassing. Even if you don't study the language you'd think you would at least pick up on a few things (i.e. do not order a "kay-sa-dill-ah"). But yeah the foreign language programs in US public schools are severely lacking. I had to do three years of French 1 because each school I transferred to wouldn't accept the fact that I might already be able to say 'banana' in French. Sigh.