It is common for American families of different ethnicities to speak further languages other than English. In society, many people find it rude whenever someone speaks in a different tongue because of the possibility they are talking about them. In Myriam Marquez’s article, she discusses her identity as an American and her perception of her family roots and culture. Although she recognizes English as the common language in the United States, she continues to speak her native tongue because it would be a sign of humiliation to stop for the sake of others. According to Marquez, “being an American has very little to do with what language we use during our free time in a free country.” Around the nation, many companies and manufactures predominantly
