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Restaurant wins challenge over 'speak English' signs
- Thread starter Marlat
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Yesyes, but there is a difference between refusing to learn and the inability to learn. Those who can't grasp the language doesn't expect other's to accomodate them in their own language either.
...My mom cooks better ... food than any restaurant you've ever been to, I'm certain.
Leaving ethnicity out of it, this is a statement that's been echoed for centuries. No one disputes the merits of home cooking. That being said; Southern California > Most of USA in terms of Mexican food.
I submit: El Tepeyac Cafe (Manuel's) located in the Boyle Heights district.
Protip: Advisable to leave before nightfall.
My mom probably would cook for you - I can't think of a time when she didn't offer a friend or companion some of her home-cooked meals.
With that being said... I'm greedy. You're not invited unless I get a big discount at your shop.
The process for getting an interpreter in citizenship ceremonies is an interesting one. They have to justify their inability to take the necessary tests and the oath in English. Accomodations are made for those who can prove the need for it. Some mentally and physically handicapped people are included in this qualifying group.
I like how you left room for Northern California to challenge Southern California for the title.
Bob Lee (QSC)
In case you missed it, I work for QSC Audio!
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First time I went to Philadelphia, I seriously questioned that the natives were speaking English. That Philly twang can be as thick as cream cheese. ( or Wiz on a cheesesteak at Pat's)
With the linguistic tensions we have in Canada, if you want to see an uproar try posting a "Speak English" sign in a restaurant here. 
i was there the other day. i love geno's.
having been to many many cheesesteak shops in philly, i can say that geno's is probably top 2.
having been to many many cheesesteak shops in philly, i can say that geno's is probably top 2.
"Been to" = REALLY been to and thoroughly explored.
I've been to all three, too, you know. And I've got Mexican blood in my veins. My mom cooks better Mexican food than any restaurant you've ever been to, I'm certain.
I've been to Mexico extensively. Surfed everywhere from Cabo San Lucas up to the boarder. I've surfed on the pacific side of Baja penninsula and the Sea of Cortez side. I've also been to Todos Santos and surfed there. I've had many a meal at many a place in Mexico. I've been to San Francisco, I've been to Eureka, Marin County, Napa, Monterey, I've stayed at all these places many times. I've also surfed from Marin County down to the boarder, and most of the meals I eat after surfing are Mexican food. No doubt you're mom is a great cook. If your mom lives up in NorCal, I can match her with many a mom down here in SoCal that cooks equally as well. That leaves the Mexican restaurants. SoCal has the best Mexican food on the planet. I'm a expert at these things. I've lived in California longer than you have.
(only because I'm older. )
+1
Gotta enjoy those victories any way we can. I'm delighted this guy has won.. just by never giving up.. Congrats!!
Aha! So you've only explored the COAST.
...damn.
+1 to the power of mom.
That leaves the Mexican restaurants. SoCal has the best Mexican food on the planet. I'm a expert at these things. I've lived in California longer than you have.
Well played, well played.
The age card is still an unfair card to play.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
not nearly as off-putting as the majority of the population of paris. try ordering something there in english. lol
Bob Lee (QSC)
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not nearly as off-putting as the majority of the population of paris. try ordering something there in english. lol
Hence my comments about at least ATTEMPTING to converse in French while there!
They were actually quite polite once they saw me make the effort. As anyone will tell you, at least 80% of the population of Paris is bi-lingual, the rest are at least marginally functional in English. The trick is to let them know you respect them and their culture. Once you do, you're cool, IME.
However, if you walk up to someone and say (imagine the most cartoonish redneck American accent): "Hey yew, whars th' Eye-full tao-wur?!?!", expect to be treated like a turd and flushed into the Seine.
not nearly as off-putting as the majority of the population of paris. try ordering something there in english. lol
Never had a problem. There are so many english speaking tourist that visit Paris, it's generally a non issue. Same with other major cities in Europe.
LOL I live near Crestwood, Illinois and I remember seeing that sign quite often
when I lived in Phoenix while i was going to school i had to work at a gas station briefly, I refused to help people who asked questions to me in Spanish, just stared at them like they where ********. If they would have made the attempt to talk to me in English i would have helped them since they are trying to learn the language.
