<p>I won't brag about foreign language skiils becasue I can't brag about them......but, if I was attempting to gain admission to a school in one of those countries AND wanted to make a stink to them about how they run their educational systems (which I know very little about - as you do ours), I would surely get to know the language well......or I would stand down. </p>
<p>Anyway, my chosen approach to these situations is to ignore them. Battling these issues is a distraction for me and other URMs. Our energy is better focused on making strides, not explaining the past to people who don't care.</p>
<p>In this instance, I support Booker T's approach. </p>
<p>Everyone doesn't have to agree. For those who don't agree with me on this subject, I wish them well. </p>
<p>Peace.</p>