This was not to affend anybody. It was just a question that the lady ask for all the cuties here in South Africa. Hugs Marie

I think it's okay, if that is the language they know. Of course, it's nicer if it is in the predominate language of the site, but some people, like I, only speak one language. I love it when others translate for us :-). I kind of feel like I do when people are whispering - left out, and wondering if they are talking about me - he he. I look at the words and see if I can figure out what the general idea of the message is. I wish I could speak and write lots of languages. I know a tiny bit of Spanish. hugs, and understanding Jan

I personally don't have a problem with it. If I feel I just have to know what they are asking, I highlight and do a google translate. Hugs..Carol

Dont see a problem with it. Sometimes good to discover something new like translate with Bling(Google)A lady from Australia sent me a message in Afrikaans and I was very surprised. When I asked her she said she is very clever, only to find out she is using the translater!!This is the first "complaint" as far as I know. We are all friends and sometimes it feels like family

I agree with you. I'm not a native-speaker but this page is the best training for my english skills. If I could not read/ understand a language then I'm searching a forum where I understand what's up there.
In Germany we have a big community called "Die Hobbyschneiderin" (the hobby-tailoress). This is a wonderful page with a lot of information and also many members. I for myself prefer CUTE cause it is so wonderful that we have members from all over the world that communicate with each other and it is somebody here no matter which time it is :o)
Greetings, Bettina

I enjoy the flavor of the international, even if I don't understand what has been typed.
Of course, that limits the possible responses... but, perhaps she is asking something specific to her area.
I don't see a problem.

I do appreciate all those that do not have English as their native langage using it. Can always understand what they are saying, no matter how badly THEY think they are doing! Sadly, I only speak English. Took 4 yrs of Spanish in school & couldn't talk my way out of a paper bag if I had to!! But that was MANY yrs ago!! I just skip over the posts in another language..no problem. But I really do appreciate instructions being translated for us..thanks, Bettina, for the key thing translation!

My suggestion is to stop this topic now. Just now there is a fall out between the Cuties and that we dont want to happen. Lets enjoy the good work that Veronica started. After all it is here site and lets honour her idea with this site.

I don't have a problem with any language someone chooses to use. I just pass it by, and trust that someone else who knows the language will offer the appropriate reply.

Don't have a problem with it. i speak some languages, one better then the other one. Always nice to learn something. And I do have to say that if sometimes someone explains me a sewing problem in my mother language (which is Flemish - very simular to the people of th Netherlands) I do understand it much better.

well most of the time it's nicer to do in English, but sometimes it's easier to explain or tell someone something in his/hers own language.

I don't have a problem with it at all. It WAS in personals, so it was meant as a communication with other Afrikaan speakers. There are local sayings that don't translate well. My daughter-in-law is Spanish and says "I will give him the airplane." Would you translate that into "I will ignore him?" I never would have. This site is for speakers and natives of all countries. Please don't be upset over something like this. Hugs! ;)

This is a site that is enjoyed world wide. Some do not know the English language. Personally, I've posted IN ENGLISH, comments on sites that are non-English speaking because I do not know the language. Google Translate works great to translate the basic information of languages. Some do not translate as well as others.

I'm jealous because I'm not bi-lingual. I really would love to be able to speak another language well. When I don't understand I just go to the next topic. It really does not bother me.

If you can't understand the language you are always welcome to use a translator on the net. There are a few. I use Bable Fish and through this I answer them in their language. Although I am not sure Afrikaans is there.

I dont have a problem with another language, Remember that the site owner is not of Mother Tongue speaking english. Yet look what she gives us. If you cannot understand skip over the post, BUT dont forget to give a flower anyways, Pauline :)

Don't have a problem, I love to see how some are written, I think it beautiful, even if I can't understand it.

It's very appropriate to use any language on this site, after all it is a world wide web site and not everyone speaks English. If we want to know what someone is saying in another language, we can always translate it as I'm sure they have to do to use this site.

I use google translate and it does well i only had one time it didn't work .So go ahead it is easy for you that way hugs carolyn

Not a problem with me! I think it's wonderful, we are constantly learning from each other! Hugs, Lidia

You can always use Google Translater, like I just did for a joke post in Community.

But I agree, they should be using Private email or Private Message for such discussions.

Shall I go and translate for you?

"We are all from different countries, language groups etc., but everyone does their level best to communicate in English"
I think that this is the important part of Terri's message and,yes, I do agree with her. I also find it inappropriate in this website. But at least it is on the personal page :-)

si le site tel qu'il est conçu ne vous plait pas,allez sur un autre ou vous pourrez ne parler qu'en bon anglais

pourquoi vouloir un anglais parfait,ce site n'est pas un cours de langue, mais de broderie