Quote Originally Posted by katyowns
While it his right under law to do this, I still think it's in bad taste and rude. I would avoid eating there out of principal, and because I tend to like places that present a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
The owner isn't saying that he doesn't welcome people of other ethnic backgrounds, he's simply stating that he'd prefer for his customers to order their food in English. Now I know that many people will say that this is a country of immigrants, and all that good stuff, but it's a country of immigrants who all share a common language. Why English hasn't been made the official language of the United States, I still don't understand... but you know the old saying, "When in Rome..."
Mr. Clandestine Reviewed by Mr. Clandestine on . 'Speak English' Signs OK at Philly Shop PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The owner of a famous cheesesteak shop did not discriminate when he posted signs asking customers to speak English, a city panel ruled Wednesday. In a 2-1 vote, a Commission on Human Relations panel found that two signs at Geno's Steaks telling customers, "This is America: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,'" do not violate the city's Fair Practices Ordinance. Associated Press | 'Speak English' Signs OK at Philly Shop I know I'll probably have someone flame me, Rating: 5