【正确答案】正确答案： Are Dialects Just as Acceptable in Public Places? Recently, employees at a big city's subway station have been busy learning dialects of other parts of the country. It is said that using dialect in the subway is a way to provide better service. But some people doubt whether such dialect learning contradicts the national initiative to promote Mandarin around the country. This question evoked various responses from experts, as well as the general public. In my opinion, there is no denying that local dialects still enjoy popularity for relatively under-educated people in some occasions. The dialects do have their unique role and should be accepted in public places form my point of view. Firstly, it is more than a mere tool for communication. It is a necessary part of the colorful culture. If the dialect was kept from daily use, the culture will be broken, which is also a great loss of traditional treasure. Secondly, Mandarin can be enriched by absorbing the elite part of local dialects. This is the gradual perfection of Mandarin in the long river of history. The dialects also have the function of entertainment through the television and the Internet, just like the current popularity of northeastern dialects throughout China. Thirdly, for some undereducated local people, dialect is the only means of communication. If local dialects are forbidden in public places, they cannot communicate with the world. From the above analysis, local dialects would be accepted in public places for their important role in our life. Dialects should not and would not be eliminated. Certainly, there is no need for any purposeful and deliberate attempt to protect dialects. Just let dialects take their natural way. The best choice to treat a dialect is to use it in daily life when necessary.