Ahem, how long have you been in Italy, Clem? 5 years or so? Do US banks offers their websites in Italian for immigrants who can't be bothered to learn the local language?
Don't you think it would be good if you brushed up your Italian enough for you could use the site? It may take a few peeks in the dictionary at first, but my personal experience is that this kind of forced usages is one of the best ways to learn the language.
Your friend, as always, H_B
I could use the site in Italian. If it worked.
But it doesn't. So I can't.
Even the employees at my local branch haven't been able to get my account up to speed, despite multiple multi-hour visits. And their Italian is fine.
Don't you think it would be good if you brushed up your Italian
Nope.
I'm keeping myself pure. Unsullied by Italian language skills.
For the greater benefit of my students.
It's a tremendous sacrifice on my part, but nothing is too good for my students.
More honestly: I remain embarrassed by how little Italian I speak.
But also honestly, that's not the issue. The issue is: this bank sucks. I don't need an English language banking website. I need a functional banking website. But if there is a functional one that allows me to use my mother tongue... why not?
Do US banks offers their websites in Italian
No. Spanish. The second most important language in the US.
Now, what's the second most important language in Italy...?
(hint: my students in the financial sector share a common opinion)
In general: you're absolutely right, much to my shame.
In this specific instance: not so much.
Your friend, as always,
CFC
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