OK, here is a quick question...Is it rude for two members of a family to speak Spanish back and forth to each other in the midst of a bunch of other family members who can not speak Spanish? Here is the situation - My brother-in-law (who is married to my sister) speaks fluent Spanish as does his daughter (my niece). When at family functions, there are times that the two of them will break out talking in Spanish to each to other. It makes the rest of the family uncomfortable because we all wonder if they are talking about us (my brother-in-law has a history of making fun of some of the family). My mother especially thinks this is rude. She is always saying "Well, I guess they have a few things to say about us and can't wait until they get home." How should the family handle this behavior? Do you all consider it rude?
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