What do you guys think of this

[casanova992]

Right up the block from my business, are my 2 friends who one owns Pat's Steaks, and the other is Geno's Steaks. Joe (Geno's) has a sign posted on both of his odering windows, the sign clear says "This is America, when ordering speak English". All the drama and publicity started because one of the city councilman Kenney said, "Joe you should take that down, itz a disgrace", Joe replied, "Go Uck yourself, this is my business, and they hold up the line" Check it out here

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/14720152.htm

or here

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,198757,00.htm

 

[superrob750]

i think its fine.. his biz he can do what he wants...

 

[MADMAT]

I would put up the same thing if I was him. SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!!

 

[The Penguin]

I agree with Joey!

Whiz with! can you send me one? :biggrin:

 

[Moondance]

I read about it this morning on MSN. I say more power to him.

 

[jetskier79]

tacht....it's a lesson that took me most of my 24 years of life to figure out. Within the last few, I think I finally found it.

They hold up his line.....not a bad reason for wanting people to order in English. But the asshole kind of attitude about it probably twists some peoples titties a bit.

 

[sflsurfrider]

tacht....it's a lesson that took me most of my 24 years of life to figure out. Within the last few, I think I finally found it.

They hold up his line.....not a bad reason for wanting people to order in English. But the asshole kind of attitude about it probably twists some peoples titties a bit.

as it should!:biggthumpup:

 

[a/cman74]

hell thst great if every one had that attd. we would not have the damn problems we have to day I think it should be a law if you can't speak the langage leave

I'am glad that don't apply if you can't spell if so I would be f_u_cked

 

[Matt_E]

It's his business, and people are free to vote with their wallet.

 

[jetskier79]

*shrug*

Does he not like tourists?

actually, I suppose first I have to ask, is he in a tourist area?

 

[The Penguin]

south Philly is not what I would call a "tourist area"

although I would make the trip just to buy a cheesesteak from Geno's.

 

[MADMAT]

PC is dead. People are what they are for better or for worse.

Stereo-types exist for a reason for better or worse.

 

[Sanford]

Unfortunately the vacationing foreigners get caught up in this.

I was born and live in South Florida and to say I've been subjected to the invasion(?) is an understatement. I'll never forget the time I was in downtown Miami and noticed a sign in the front window of a store that read "we speak english" That will forever be burned into my hard drive!
When I lived in Italy I completely conformed to their language & culture. No one there ever knew I spoke english...unless I told them.

:hail::unitedstates:

 

[Moondance]

Unfortunately the vacationing foreigners get caught up in this.

I was born and live in South Florida and to say I've been subjected to the invasion(?) is an understatement. I'll never forget the time I was in downtown Miami and noticed a sign in the front window of a store that read "we speak english" That will forever be burned into my hard drive!
When I lived in Italy I completely conformed to their language & culture. No one there ever knew I spoke english...unless I told them.

:hail::unitedstates:

You nailed it right there; I have no problems with legal immigrants coming here. Our country was formed by immigration. And I don't want people forgetting their heritage & culture of their homeland. BUT these people have obviously left their countries for some reason, perhaps thinking American is so much better than theirs. Then if it's that much better here, expect to do the right thing & learn the language. I think people have a lot more patience with those who try to speak the language than with those who refuse to try. Just my .02 worth.....carry on:smile:

 

[demolition_x]

pats> genos



im craving one now

 

[casanova992]

Unfortunately the vacationing foreigners get caught up in this.

I was born and live in South Florida and to say I've been subjected to the invasion(?) is an understatement. I'll never forget the time I was in downtown Miami and noticed a sign in the front window of a store that read "we speak english" That will forever be burned into my hard drive!
When I lived in Italy I completely conformed to their language & culture. No one there ever knew I spoke english...unless I told them.

:hail::unitedstates:

Bravo Sanford, parla Italiano? va bene, e molto bella raggazza e qua...:biggrin:

 

[The Penguin]

pats> genos



im craving one now

I don't care where it comes from - send me one

nobody in Houston can make a decent cheesesteak.

 

[Moondance]

Whiz with! can you send me one

although I would make the trip just to buy a cheesesteak from Geno's.

I don't care where it comes from - send me one

nobody in Houston can make a decent cheesesteak.

You seem to have an obsession with cheesesteaks. Ya might wanna get a handle on that:biggrin:

 

[The Penguin]

transplant someone from Philly to Houston that knows how to fix one and I'll be fine. :biggrin:

 

[Boris]

I for one applaud Geno,
it's his business and he has the right to make the rules on who he serves and how.

It is not only rude but down right insulting when someone lives in a country and refuses to use or learn the language.
I have lived in several countries and always made an effort to blend in.

When 6 years ago I was fortunate enough to move to this, the greatest country in the world I made a conscientious decision to leave the old behind and live life like an AMERICAN.

You go, Geno.