As he talks to Brett, Romero indicates that there is something disgraceful about the fact that he speaks English. He says, “It would be very bad, a torero who speaks English.” This reference to public perception about English corresponds with the idea that American culture, or the culture of other English-speakers, clashes with Spanish tradition. Romero goes on to indicate that Spanish people don’t like English “yet,” and he suggests that for the time being, bullfighters are expected to be more traditional.