Agreed. One of the cornerstones in defining a society as a society is a common/official language. Even in the US military, when troops are in uniform, they are NOT allowed to speak any other language except English-- with the possibility of being slapped by an Art. 15. Little things like this chip away at the foundation of what the US was, and not what it is currently :cry:

I wish I had an answer for this that would not cause me to take a sledge to my computer out of frustration.

It's all because of those people. The people that a mere ten years ago were telling us that "we're all the same". They are the same people that are now telling us to "celebrate diversity".

I agree, why not press 2 for German or French or Italian ? Why do we cater to one group as if they are special ?

I hate THOSE people. I celebrate diversity by owning firearms from different countries. It is a great way to appreciate a different cultures. And I spoke English to buy it.

If a recording said to push 1 for another language, it would have to be said in that language. IMO , most people would prefer not to hear another language spoken when they call. Not saying its right, but it is the most appeasing way to do it.

I was on vacation this week and saw a great tee that I almost bought!!!

 

How come when I push one for english I still can not understand the person!

I get so many people in my shop that ask for someone who speaks spanish even when they speak pretty clear english. I do have a few mechanics that can speak spanish and once I get the guy from the shop to talk to them I would say about 95% of the time they buy something or have repairs done. Maybe it is a comfort thing???? I dont know but it drives me nuts when those guys are off and I have to draw pictures to explain things!

 

-Scott

The one shop i worked at in the 80's we had 2 deaf customers, we would draw pictures and write on paper. Their writing was not very good but they could draw a good picture it all worked out.

This reminds me of Joey Vento's stance on ordering in english. GREAT cheesesteaks @ Genos BTW!

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316939,00.html

This reminds me of Joey Vento's stance on ordering in english. GREAT cheesesteaks @ Genos BTW!

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316939,00.html

 

I've done a mini-cheese steak tour of south-Philly, and I agree. I think Geno's is the best of all that I've tried.