Mutli-LIngual and non-primary Language Open space

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

In a message dated 4/25/07 2:25:12 PM, kaliya at mac.com writes:


> The people I am working with have said some what in jest but none-the-
> less say. They think the event for all of English speaking folks 
> should happen in Japanese to prove how it 'doesn't work' if you are 
> not a good speaker of what ever language it is happening in.
> 
Considering how many meetings happen all over the world, every day, with many 
people participating via translations, this strikes me as a foolish 
statement, even if said in jest.   Yes, you lose some of what happens.   But I have 
participated in meetings held in Spanish, Dutch, Russian and Japanese, and found 
them to be rich experiences.   And you certainly could open space in Japanese, 
with translators, if that were needed.   Since people are self-organizing and 
lead the breakout sessions, it is easier than a conventional meeting with 
more than one language.

Joelle    





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