"Why and When We Speak Spanish in Public"

This piece of writing is especially powerful because the author uses everyday situations that are very relatable. She uses situations that the reader has most likely experienced at least once in their life. This writing is also very powerful because she speaks informally. It's almost as if you are having a conversation with the author. This type of genre is valuable because it's very informative and can be used to change reader's opinions and help them to be open minded. Marquez explains that she and her parents "haven't adopted English as our official family language" because "it's a matter of respect for our parents and comfort in our cultural roots." If I was standing next to the three of them and they were speaking in Spanish I would not consider their behavior rude because it's what they are comfortable with and what they know best. If the situation were flipped around, I would make the same decision to speak the language I am most comfortable with. Marquez would use English in situations when she is with anyone who does not understand Spanish. If I was bilingual, I would behave the same in similar situations because I know that I would not want to be the person who doesn't understand the conversation.