The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Three Different Languages

Amish folk will grow up learning three different languages: English, German, and Pennsylvania Dutch. Area schools and businesses will use English out of politeness (since that's what a majority of their non-Amish neighbors speak) but almost all Amish religious services are in German. Conversation between Amish people is usually Pennsylvania Dutch, a language that's derived from German. 

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