While the article is spot in most respects, from an Indian perspective it becomes narrow minded right at the end....'Speak in English with family and friends'. Communication (even in boardrooms) is not just about English. We have been blessed by so many sweet languages around us. Too sad most of us are pathetic at most of them (even the national language). Separately, I would request everyone to read Subroto Bagchi's article 'Application to the Headmaster' in an early December 04 Bussiness World issue. Regards.