Steff Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13272368/?GT1=8211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I don't smile when I read news like this. I think it's petty, actually. Let's stretch it out to all sorts of situations: what about tourists? I guess they should all know how to say "I want a cheesesteak!" in English when they visit Philadelphia. And how about recent immigrants? How dare they take time to learn a new, more complex language -- learn it overnight! And what kind of people hold onto some parts of their native heritage? Sleazy immigrants, that's all. I wonder what kind of person could be a cashier at this place, have a person come up and stammer through some poor English or point to something they see on the menu, and then say, "What's that? I'm sorry, you don't speak English, go away!" I'd be ashamed to handle anything like that, perhaps because I respect other people's right to live their lives with some dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm confused, who is taking the orders if the customers don't speak English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:23 AM) I'm confused, who is taking the orders if the customers don't speak English? Umm, nobody? They get no service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Silly story and situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:43 AM) Silly story and situation. Hey, shut up. Don't you see they're standing up for American values? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:45 AM) Hey, shut up. Don't you see they're standing up for American values? LOL. I'm sorry, but all I picture is a guy looking at that sign and since he DOESN'T SPEAK ENGLISH, proceding with his order. "Una hamburguesa, una Coca Cola, y papas fritas por favor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:53 AM) LOL. I'm sorry, but all I picture is a guy looking at that sign and since he DOESN'T SPEAK ENGLISH, proceding with his order. "Una hamburguesa, una Coca Cola, y papas fritas por favor" Holy crap, I can't believe I missed that angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:53 AM) LOL. I'm sorry, but all I picture is a guy looking at that sign and since he DOESN'T SPEAK ENGLISH, proceding with his order. "Una hamburguesa, una Coca Cola, y papas fritas por favor" Close. Just change the hamburguesa to una cheese steaka.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I just watched the video piece. My favorite part is: 'if you don't speak English, you're not going to do well here or anywhere in the world'. OK dude, got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 11:09 AM) I just watched the video piece. My favorite part is: 'if you don't speak English, you're not going to do well here or anywhere in the world'. OK dude, got it. You...mean...that's...not...true...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I couldn't really understand what he was saying as he butchered the English language with his horrible south philly accent... <_> How about advocating proper English and grammar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cknolls Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 11:15 AM) I couldn't really understand what he was saying as he butchered the English language with his horrible south philly accent... <_> How about advocating proper English and grammar? How about if you don't like it go to PAT'S across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 C'est seulement une autre raison de ne jamais visiter Philadelphia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 12:29 PM) C'est seulement une autre raison de ne jamais visiter Philadelphia. This is only another reason to never visit Philadelphia??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm surprised nobody has come up to talk about how proud they are of this restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Correct, that city was already dead to me before this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 QUOTE(Cknolls @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 11:22 AM) How about if you don't like it go to PAT'S across the street. Great idea. QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 03:26 PM) I'm surprised nobody has come up to talk about how proud they are of this restaurant. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...dpost&p=1155233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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