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Question of the day: How common do you think Spanglish is in your area and why?
By dwray in The nature of things
September 30, 2010

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“It seems lately half of everybody I know is speaking it. It’s just a blending of the cultures since we’re so closer to Mexico.” Michael Hurley, regional coordinator for Aflac, Victoria.

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“I think it’s common I guess, just to hear people talk. It’s become part of the culture we have in Victoria because we have a big Hispanic population, and the cultures just mix.” Steve Wood, vice president of Stallion Oil Field Service, Victoria.

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“I don’t believe that. There’s Spanish and there’s English and I think that’s the way it is. The two don’t mix.” Gene Atkinson, directional drilling supervisor, Yorktown.

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“It’s common because there are a lot of Hispanic people in the area.” Victor Pilzner, computer operator, Victoria.