Quote Originally Posted by NorthBrook19
When it comes down to it, it's the idea of money. Why not bitch about the fact that nearly every product in America has at least 3 different languages on it? Christ, get over the fact that not every speaks English; are you that ethnocentric? That's what makes this country great the diversity of different cultures. Why not makes Americans bilingual so they could all understand? An outreach to learn Spanish, English, French, or whatever! We're all humans.
I learned Italian when I was just a few years old from my parents and grandparents, who still prefer to speak in their native tongue at family gatherings and such. I'm in the process of teaching Japanese to my three-year-old child, and I'm learning it in the process. It's not about ethnocentricity, it's simply that many Americans only speak one language, which has been the unofficial language of the States for many years. I'm respectful and courteous enough not to walk into a Burger King and ask for a "Hamburger e patate fritture", but rather a burger and fries. It's that simple.
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