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Restaurant Owner Claims His Business Has Tripled Since Posting ‘English Only’ Sign
- Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:24pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Greg Simons, the owner of Reedy Creek Diner in North Carolina, became frustrated over his inability to communicate with non-English speaking customers. So, he took a controversial step: He posted an ‘English Only’ sign. Simons claims that the results have been unbelievable. He’s received support and acclaim from people across the nation. And, his business has been surging. Watch his explanation, below:
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republic2011
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:51pmDon’t worry, Cass Sunstein will impose a regulatory tax on any business that does not cater to non-English speaking clients. Just a nudge…
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:13pmWhaddya bet
they’ll be an influx of non-English job applicants who will try to file suit for employment discrimination?
>Or, they‘ll investigate what ’nationalities’ work there.
Report Post »TheRealLoki
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:23pmIts not employment discrimination if your are denied a job based on the fact that you dont speak english. There are several professions in this country that require by law that you speak english (tho most dont enforce it). I dont bother even giving apps to someone who asks for it in spanish.
Report Post »1me2ao
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:17pmwrong, i work for a global company and you must speak english as well as contractors. people got hurt and when they were going to get fired they would say “NO ENGLISHA i did not understands the wules”.
people have tried to change it but the company has stood by it..
Report Post »chillis65
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:51pmgood for him. make that money. better for his patrons. having spent lots of time in south fla. can’t count how many times in a place having to listen to families talking that jibberish.
Report Post »I Believe In American Exceptionalism
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:49pmI bet he serves Freedom Fries with his lunch meals. Wish he was close, I’d support him, too.
Report Post »patriotaxe
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:43pmI believe in American Exceptionalism as well, in that you are an American who is exceptionally ignorant.
Report Post »DANUBIAN
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:47pmImagine that, speaking English in America! The audacity of it…craziness! The Liberals must be spinning in their graves….
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:46pmPerhaps we can go back to ‘foreign’ languages as an elective in public schools.
And while we’re at it:
-Stop posting Spanish along side English; unless of course, ALL other foreign languages are posted as well.
-Stop asking “for Spanish press #__”; unless of course, there’s an option for ALL other foreign languages.
-Stop providing Spanish interpreters at govt facilities; unless of course, there are interpreters for ALL other foreign languages.
>Learn to communicate in English –this is America!
Report Post »TCIndiana
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:45pmIt’s about time someone did this. We need to demolish the language barrier that is being built. I have no problems with any race, but I think it’s only common courtesy to learn the language of the land you live in. If I would move to mexico, I would learn spanish.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:08pmIf you moved to Mexico you’d have to..
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:29pmJust why would you ever want to move to Mexico? You might get shot, kidnapped, beheaded, buried in a secluded pit by a drug dealer/trafficer. Soon we will be able to enjoy all these activities right here at home. Save the cost of the move.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:44amI agree.
plus… there is no such law that states one cannot discriminate based on language.. as well as there shouldn’t be.. seeing as some jobs, such as a diplomat, require a person to speak certain languages to perform said job.
Report Post »WithOutGodWePerishAsARepublic
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:20pmReally ??? ..this is old news … I am surprised that the Blaze would even put this up !!! I am Native American ..so please stop with this English only bs… tourists do come to this country you know … what ???? is it now required that they know and speak English before they visit the United States ??? For someone in the Restaurant business this guy seems clueless …and besides my 9 year old could have done a lot better with the grammar in English on that sign ..geez !!! There are far more pressing issues that are destroying this Republic than this Speak English Only bs …!!!!
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:43pmGreg – good for you!!!! That should be the mantra of the United States….you must learn English if you are legally here in America…Comprende vous?
Report Post »younowknow
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:39pmAs it should be for all, this land is American Land. Enough!!
Want to understand your own language go back to your own country; want to live here in the United States learn English.
Report Post »maranamom10
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:38pmWTG dude! I would’ve done the same thing. i heard someone in Tempe, AZ tried this, got railroaded by some lefty at the Phx. paper about it but never changed his sign. God, Country, Family & friends = America!!!
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:38pmWhat if foreigners who never had an “american-style” meal walk in there for there for the first time? Is that like going to say, Italy, and being refused service because I can’t speak Italian? Mama Mia!! Pizza pie in the eye!!
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:44pmLet them get a pocket dictionary, like we do when we go to a foreign country (unless we are taking it over!)
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:31pmWe are not talking tourist here. What is with you? How can you be so stupid?
Report Post »Canada_Goose
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:37pmWhat exactly is “American English”?
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:51pmIt’s kinda like Canadian English but you say “eh” and we say “huh”.
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RepubliCorp
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:55pmyou bet ya
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:20pmIt’s about that French|English thingy.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:28pmSorry Goose!
Read the article again. Guess he doesn’t want the Brits either.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:36pmAlso intended for those guys trying to speak with an Irish accent!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:58pmCRACKERONE:
Report Post »OUI, OUI. (not in my car).
Canada_Goose
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:48pmSo America has gone from building 150 foot statues in the harbor to a place where this joker is a national hero. I hope you’re proud.
PS I still believe in the American exceptionalism and the statue.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:23pm@ Goose!
Believe it when we say enough!
Kinda like you, with Trudeau and Chretien!
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:33pmIt is one of the numerous variants of the English language, reflecting local cultures, tradition, and usage. Others are “British English,“ ”Australian (or New Zealand) English”, “Canadian English,“ and ”pidgin English” a very irregular creole of English and one of several Oriental languages.
I’m sorry, was that meant to be snarky?
Well, don’t me put you oot, eh?
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:34pmAnd I like wearing Chinese women’s clothing “Jack Layton”!
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:39pmWell. at least Brain Baloney was Irish, so you got that going for ya…………….
Report Post »Canada_Goose
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:49pm@thegreypiper
So I guess if I order crisps or eggs benny Mr. Simons will throw me out. Let’s not pretend Mr. Simons is a linguist. The absurdity of your defense of this joker is telling.
Oh yeah, I was being snarky.
Cheers!
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:28amA question only obama lover or lefty would ask. SAD, this is why we are in the shape we are in.
Report Post »Sola Scriptura
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:35pmGood for him.
Report Post »Frustrated
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:34pmIt is a good thing, when someone comes into a country and expects everyone else to learn their language, well thats just typical entitlement, no where else in the entire world would that be expected, I say great!!! Have common courtesy if you are living in a new country
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:33pmIts his business.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:05pmHold on just a minute there buddy.. Are you insinuating that by simple ownership of a business this man should be allowed to require whatever he wants as a condition of patronage?? I reference, “legal,” activity of course..
How absolutely racist!! I hope that when a starving immigrant crawls to his restaurant door and with his last dying breath says, ” senor por favor. un poco de comida,” the cold hearted business owner doesn’t just point to the sign and says, ” no habla es pan yole.” Because if he does, or even when the SEIU sends some hispanic goon squad up there, and he refuses them service, Barak Hussein Obama is going to have to buy another six pack and figure this out..
Thats how it‘s done now ain’t it??
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:33pm@PRFCTLYFRANK
Oh please! stop being over the top on this…….immigrants don’t starve here….. We give them foddstamps and and free health care.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:18pmPrfctlyfrank. That has to be the most ridiculous statement I have ever read from these posts. Buddy you take home the liberal D/A award, place it on your mantle, or wherever, and be proud. You earned it buddy.
Report Post »BlazingInSC
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:03am@PrfctlyFrank –
Report Post »There’s a difference between refusing service to someone who is more than capable of paying his or her bill and some dying person seeking out their last morsel of food… Embellish much? Try keeping it in context – else your arguments will continue to be outlandishly lame.
PrfctlyFrank
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:51amGuess I should have included the, “(sarc)” in that comment since so many of you can’t pick it up.. Liberal? Me?? You’ve never read any of my posts have you??
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:33pmThank you! Hopefully your non English speaking customers will take a the hint and learn to speak and respect the language of this nation. (Or they can starve, if they choose…) You are to be congradulated for your courage and leadership!
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:10pmYa, Been on a few construction sites. What’s with standing on the toilet seat in the port-a-lets?
Just curious!
Report Post »attleboro
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:32pmI guess he’s free to do whatever he wants. Not exactly welcoming to tourism, but I see no problem with it.
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:45pmYa right…everyone knows that tourists travel because they want everything to be just like where they come from…
Maybe the next time I go to Japan I’ll insist on driving on the left …just like at home.
Wasn’t the definition of the “Ugly American”, someone that expected everyone in the country he was visiting to speak english and be just like him..or he declared that they were stoopid feriners?
Report Post »attleboro
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:55amAxel, you’re right. But if you go to a country with a different language (one that you don’t know) you would be grateful if the restaurant staff could help you out. Am I wrong?
Report Post »10th MTN DIV SCOUT
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:32pmLMAO bout time someone grows a pair
Report Post »curtmavi38
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:31pmThis man said that he didn’t speak any language except English, if you can’t speak English then he would not be able to serve you, pure and simple. We speak English here. You want to dine there learn English.meh
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:27pmNo Shoes
Report Post »No Shirt
No English
No Service
Warphead
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:20pmWe Reserve The Right To Refuse Service For Any Reason. Used to see these all the time in businesses when growing up. Hope they make a comeback.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:22pmNo Shoes! Where’s Cody Lundine going to eat?
Report Post »1stAdmendment
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:31pmWell companies phone machines should sound like this: For English press 1 for Spanish please go back to me Mexico, thank you!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:52pmI would like that…………….
Report Post »adouglass1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:53pmShouldnt even ask anything just start talking!!
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:05pmSweet!
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:17pmSo rude…., }8^>
> Too, –too funny!
Report Post »drago
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:52pmWhen i get the “press 1 for spanish” bs, i do, and speak in english , drives them nuts……
Report Post »Chancellor
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:43amI come from that John Wayne school of thought…..Why in the h3ll do I need to press anything to speak to someone in English in the Untited States?
I have also learned that by telling companies that use the press one and so on BS that I will not do business with them has started to change they’re tune. If more people did it I think we would see a change in that way of thinking.
Report Post »moiriane
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:00amoh yes, that would be awesome. I grew up in El Paso and was informed I needed to speak Spanish to get a decent job. I refused to learn Spanish. My kids are having to take two years of Spanish. No other language is offered. Do I care if they pass the class, yes. Do I care if they ever use it, NO! English only is the way this country should be. That is the American language. Learn it or get out.
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:30pmI really wish I was within a days drive…I’d eat there for sure.
Report Post »Blackop
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:29pmREDNECK. only on the blaze would this be lauded as good.
axel@25
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:38pmThe last time I was in Paris, it was almost impossible to find a non-chain restaurant that didn’t speak French ONLY, and they expected the clientelle to also speak French…China was even more uni-lingual at local eateries.
Report Post »I guess it‘s only in America we’re not free to speak any language we want in our own place of business?
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:39pmInteresting. You seem flumoxed by your pre-selected standard insults not working. It is as if, strangely, people like you have used the name calling so much that it no longer has any effective value when you do it now.
You could learn from this. Or not. But nevertheless, it’s fun to watch you folks flail in impotence as your once powerful word games fizzle.
Slainte.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:51pmAnd where exactly would it be considered bad? And bad for what??
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:53pmExcellent demonstration Axel. I was going to bring up France myself, since when I go there I make it a point to speak French. It’s just good courtesy, one should not expect a foreign nation to cater to your linguistic needs. Not in France, and not here.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:06pm@Blacktop
The hydrocarbon material that is used to create asphalt comes from the waste material
from manufacturing gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuels.
Asphalt is a by-product of what is left behind after the more desirable components
of crude oil and petroleum have been harvested.
>Your opinion seems appropriate to your handle.
Report Post »MrJones
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:08pmREDNECK is a racist term. Since TheBlaze thinks using this term is acceptable, I think it only fair to make it clear that from now on, I will refer to all blacks as ******* and all hispanics as wetbacks.
Report Post »If you are unhappy with this, you are invited to eat **** and die.
Dahart
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:11pmSo you have a problem with REDNECKS…..One day when times get hard ( And that could sooner then you think) and you have to start hunting and fishing to feed your family….All of a sudden your going to find that we REDNECKS are your best friend.
Report Post »Do you know how to bait a hook or load a gun? If not we REDNECKS would be glad to learn ya!
Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:22pmMRJONES, why are you going to refer to all black people as 7 stars? (*******)
Report Post »Didn’t you mean to say *******?
wolverine
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:00pmThey seem to speak english when begging flor money
Report Post »MattH
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:00pm@Axel@25 – my experience in Europe is completely different. They all speak English for me.
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:13pmI meant other than McDonalds or the GAP
Report Post »chris3
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:13pmto bad huh? would be nice to see some one else with some pride and honesty
Report Post »thomas
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:02amI would rather be any color than black. Really, blacks are just plain stupid.
Report Post »Donallen
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:23amBLACKOP if you don’t like the web page get the hell off it
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:29pmHappy for him….. but if the Libs find out that he‘s happy AND making money they will have the Flash mobs show him what’s what….
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:53pmHopefully, he’s got surveillance cameras so he can provide proof to the attorney who offered to handle suits or trouble-makers
>pro bono. –Yes!
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:07pmNobody should be both happy AND prosper. (book of liberal, act1 scene 1)
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:03pmThe ACLU will come on knockin’
Report Post »IAMNOTKNOWING
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:28pmDonde esta, casa de Pepe?
Where is Pepe’s house? ;D
Juan Gault
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:03pmno Pepe, Pancho, ala derecho.lol
Report Post »IAMNOTKNOWING
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:00pmNo comprendo. ;)
Report Post »designbyinspiration
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:51amWow, a Steve Martin line! Long time since I saw that. Good one. As for JZS. Why don’t you go to Japan or India or Taiwan or the Czech Republic.. and not the tourist traps. You will see people proud of their heritage that insist on using their nations language. We now have people pushing their heritage and language into our borders as if it is our own. Assimilate, or you are not an american. You are a foreign national
Report Post »jzs
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:45pmDesign, Mexicans were in Texas, for example, before the white folks came. Texas is close to 40% hispanic. Since the Mexicans where in Texas first, maybe Texans should adopt the Mexican culture. Or the American Indian culture. As the melting pot of the world, the US is a blend of many cultures, some although some areas have retained much of the culture, such as the Mexican or German culture.
Report Post »1me2ao
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:15pmsorry mexicans and indians lost. this is texas not texico..
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:27pmShould we post English Only on the Border?
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:32pmsure. Put it up right next to the “do not enter” signs. maybe THAT will keep illegals from coming in. Not.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:40pmShould we post English Only on the Border?
Report Post »——————–
We have a border ?
adouglass1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:50pmYes right next to the Crocs and moat that Obumbo was talking about!! He forgot to mention the machine gun turrets!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:00pmWhat border .. ???? They don‘t see no stink’n border.
TEA!
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:01pmAnd next to the mine field that they will have to cross if they should make it past the crocs in the moat.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:01pmadouglass1
Report Post »Yes right next to the Crocs and moat that Obumbo was talking about!!
———–
The royal pandeho was doing a comedy routine,
THIS comedy routine :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM4Nsvl-2do
( @ 1:40 mark)
theteaishot
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:04pmNo, post “English Only” on your font door.
The workers in a Wal Mart in New Jersey only speak Spanish. All of the announcements over the public address system are in Spanish. I wish Wal Mart would fly the flag of Mexico over these new stores catering only to illegal aliens. I did write a nasty letter to the CEO in AR but I never received a reply.
Report Post »Rob
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:12pmWE SHOULD SHUT THE DAMN BORDER…. yep.
Report Post »Chancellor
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:34amYes they should post the sign at the border and airports that reads
“If you can’t speak the language get out of the country”
Report Post »Blackop
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:27pmiz hee a rednek?
Yup. That wud I thinks to
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:33pmBeing supported by fed-up people who can’t find another way to express their irritation. The PC nasties wil come after him soon.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:35pmYou must be a government school graduate. Racism and bigotry isn’t pretty even from your side.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:40pmSo you are against a owner setting rules on his establishment? Same thing happened a few years ago in Philly, the owner was actually an immigrant and was sick of people slowing his line up by not being able to speak english. He had a very busy sandwich shop and just simply posted a sign, order in english only. The only ones upset were the ACLU and Libs. This guy will do just fine, cause there are a lot of us “Rednecks” that will give him business.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:45pmRednecks ain’t got them fancy cookin shirts like at guy.. He got some guts though..
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:45pmWhat‘s frustrating is when the customer gets upset because you don’t speak Spanish. Good for him.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:49pm@ Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Report Post »Long long time ago once upon a time when I used to work as a GM of a huge hotel , there were a bunch of housekeepers who worked there but never spoke a word of English. They never took any instructions from their supervisor if they were in English and demanded translators everytime.
I had given up on them when one fine day one of them needed to go home early and she came directly to my office and in perfect English asked me to let her punch out early .
I asked her why she was speaking English now and she said
” We don’t speak English unless we have to ”
Lesson learned.
CatB
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:59pmI would eat there .. do they have pork ribs, shredded pork sandwiches, ham… etc?
TEA!
Report Post »theteaishot
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:59pmThe US Postal Service should practice this too.
Today a postal truck driven by a man who was Chinese pulled up in my driveway to deliver a package. He did not speak English but pointed to the address on the package and grunting Chinese. When can we expect a new flag flying at the local post office.
Report Post »TurnRight
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:02pmWhy do you characterize this man. Do you think you’re better than he is? Why don’t you that have an opinion comment on what he is doing and not make fun of the individual.
Report Post »As for me…This is America and we speak english here so learn the language.
Mannax
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:02pmHis store, his rules. If you don’t like it, to go there to eat.
I really wish that they would follow those rules for smoking.
Report Post »No smoking for buildings you have no choice but to be in. (Federal, State, and Local governmental buildings, police stations, fire stations and hospitals).
If you don’t want to be around smoke, don’t work in a smoking environment.
HeWalksOnWater
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:07pmNo he is not,he’s just a man fed up with those who come to America and refuse to learn the language,expecting americans to learn theirs.Wrong.When in Rome,act like romans.Oh,english is my second language,and I am a hispanic male.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:11pmI suppose you call him racist just because he cant understand any language but English to take their order.
If you heard the interview you would know if they have a translator to order for them he serves them.
Call a man a racist for no valid reason…Liberals do it all the time…
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:11pmHe said one of the smartest things possible and as one of my Tactics is titled Changed the Narrative. He made this not a racial situation but a communication problem!!
Thats the angle ALL American businesses need to follow. Stop hiring bilingual employees as that does nothing but enable the communication problem! I find it quite insulting that a certain population comes to the US… oh heck Im going to say it spanish decent is in the US who REFUSES to speak and learn english. Stop enabling them corporate America they have NO RESPECT for you or this country.
Before anyone attempts to attack me I take exception to this being the son of an immigrant(my father) from Italy who went the proper channels to gain citizenship. Who had to go to school here and learn to read and write in english, and learn this nations history to gain citizenship. On my mothers side they too were from Italy at the turn of the century and the policy in the households was to ASSIMILATE into American culture. I am sick of hearing press #1 for english or signs in english and spanish. Enough already and I hope this guys business quadruples over one of his competitors who gives in to those REFUSING to learn our language!!
We need more like him, Joseph Vento (of Genos Steaks in Philly) etc etc to stand up in America against political correctness!!
Report Post »Rob
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:12pmRound them up and deport them or eliminate them… this MY country we are talking about and they are stealing it!
Report Post »Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:14pmI love CheeseWhiz stories!!!
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:21pmWere they worry about being politically correct when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
NO!!!
Ok – who’s with me???
Report Post »nosycophant
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:21pmI think all blacks and other immigrants of color or other race should have to be white for a year, I thought of this when a Haitian friend who hates obamy told me I dont understand and all whites should be black for at least a week come on over and feel my frustration my friends.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:27pmThe redneck jokes are so funny. Keep em comin boys. So LoL of you.
By the way, last time I checked we were still capitalists. The happy ones that is. This guy doesn’t want to have to change his way of doing business. So if you no habla don’t go there. How hard is that? Guess what? I don’t buy liberal newspapers. The product sucks.
Point is, you little ACLU lawyer wannabes, if this guys food is good enough people will learn to conform to his language requirement. My guess is that there are 20 other places in that area to eat at who have no problem trying to understand a foreign language to order food and make some dineros. He doesn’t. Why all the fuss?
Oh I know. Why waste a good chance to vilify entrepreneurship. Why don’t we just take a crap on private property rights too. Hey, how Bout this jimbob and billyjoe, let’s go steal the “coloreds only, no whites allowed of of king samirs black panther double wide in Philly.
Capitalists rock. And you failures? I guess you are socialists. Best of luck to to you.
Who cares right? Why waste a perfectly good chance to vilify entrepreneurship? Mayb
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:28pmIt’s not too much to ask people that come to this great country of ours to learn the language.
Try going to France and speak in a language other than French. You will be treated with a despotic attitude or ignored all together.
G-d bless this man.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:28pm@Cheezewhiz
Report Post »Good one.
Too bad you couldn’t have held their paycheck until they spoke english.
AKMIIKEUS
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:29pmAs if this ignorant idiot would admit his business was failing since he posted his English Only sign.
Report Post »He’d be a bigger idiot for telling the truth that his business was failing.
PubliusPencilman
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:32pmSo how exactly does this whole “English or get out,“ ”my country not yours“ stuff exactly square with the whole religious ”love thy neighbor,“ ”faith and charity” Jesus stuff so many of you claim to profess?
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:35pmSniff……sniff…….besides this guys food cooking, I think I smell a JZS post coming.
Report Post »High Value Target
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:36pmHe should personally sign each copy of the sign he made up, and then sell them for $1.00 to the customers who want one!!
Report Post »ginsberg
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:38pmWwjd, except when it can make bigots and fools feel more comfortable. It takes like 2 minutes to learn basic words for food in multiple languages.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:41pm@SavingtheRepublic.com
Report Post »Very WELL SAID
this not a racial situation but a communication problem!!
Redd
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:48pmNo SHIRTS
Report Post »No SHOES
No SPEAKA DA ENGLISH
NO SERVICE!!!
101
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:55pmWould be less controversial if he had posted “WE DO NOT EXCEPT FOOD STAMPS” but, that wouldn’t have gotten the word across that THIS IS AMERICA SPEAK ENGLISH!
Report Post »eddvoss
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:02pmI am proud to be considered a Redneck. So by trying to insult me you have actually complimented me.
Report Post »donottreadonme
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:02pmFact: If a customer cannot communicate what they want to a business, no business is done. The only difference between what he did and what EVERY business owner does, is to put that fact in writing.
Report Post »101
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:05pm@PubliusPencilman
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:32pm
So how exactly does this whole “English or get out,“ ”my country not yours“ stuff exactly square with the whole religious ”love thy neighbor,“ ”faith and charity” Jesus stuff so many of you claim to profess?
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Your statement is a rhetorical question, so why are you questioning your statement?
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:31pm.
Report Post »I’ll be in North Carolina this week. If it’s near Charlotte, I’m going.
Meyvn
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:38pmIt probably because the folks can speak English order more than the bare, cheap, necessities. I can see how it would be more lucrative.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:39pm@ Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Report Post »I think its more a matter of “ latino pride” than anything else with such people. They are told its beneath them to speak the language of the country and people they are supposed to exploit .
As any CHP or police officer will tell you in CA, every cholo always carries a metricula card and acts like an illegal alien with no habla englais (although they are US born and educated) because that ensures that NO officer can lay a hand on them whatever their crime
Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:41pm.
Report Post »She says it’s in Greensboro S.C., but Google says it’s in Lexington, N.C.
……..and he’s caved and taken the sign down after complaints over the phone.
Wimp!
I‘m sure glad George Washington didn’t wimp out.
jzs
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:54pmBilly, dang, you know me too well.
Clearly, no one posting here has ever visited a foreign country. Outside of Europe – where a large majority of people are at least bilingual unlike the US ( tell me that is evil) – the people in that country do not, you know, speak English as a rule. Do they still manage to sell food to you in a restaurant? Well yeah! I’ve only been to China and Japan but for one, they have displays of the foods they offer, and if not that, they have a menu with pictures and prices. You point, they nod, they smile, you pay and you get what you ordered.
I won‘t get into speculation about this guy’s nice, tidy description of what set him off. Because I don’t know.
But I will comment on his statement that his business “tripled” (although he said it only tripled in March). Was that because he could take more orders because their was no language barrier that slowed taking of orders? No, that’s not possible. If his business increased it was because he refused have non-English speaking customers (which no businessman trying to maximize profits would do), it was because he was he declared that his restaurant was “whites only” just like the good old days.
Maybe you think that’s great, but it is, if anything, bad business.
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:54pmmy product sold in inglish also. deal with it. or go find it in swahilli, or spanglish, Ect.
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:00pmBlack op—is that your excuse for everything? Love you people who automatically label people from the south as rednecks. Says a lot about your (lack of) intelligence.
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:12pm101,
Report Post »You only think its rhetorical because you don’t want to answer the question. Can you answer the question?
football lady
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:13pmNope, just a good old boy. Good for him.
Report Post »enchantedblooms
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:26pm@Publiuspencilman. If your going to come to this site and bloviate at least try to stick to the subject matter. What a Blooter!
Report Post »MattH
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:37pm@JZS – I have traveled all over the world and spoken either English or Spanish only. The only times that I spoke Spanish are the times in which it suited me better. People in Italy, France, Germany, and even Japan have all shown an extraordinary ability to speak English when my money was at stake. English IS the language of multinational business.
I speak Spanish when I am working with Central/South American street vendors (in rural situations only) or farmers in the same region. I expect everyone else to know English and speak it when they want my money. It’s not racist, just honest business. Get over yourself.
I would think that someone as well-traveled as you presume to be would be used to speaking English in France and demanding prompt and courteous service accordingly. That has always been my expectation and will continue to be so. When I hand a Chinese businessman my card, it will have one side printed in English and one in Chinese (Same is true in almost all Asian cultures). But when he hands me his, one side is also printed in English as well. All of our meetings are conducted in English. Even the Communists in China realize that English is the language of business…why can’t you?
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:05pm@PubliusPencilman
Kind of touchy aren’t you? So your saying that because Jesus says to love my neighbor that I should let my business be hurt by people who don’t speak, or refuse to speak, my language? It‘s my business and I’m accountable to God for running it wisely. But you aren’t speaking my language either. If you came into my business and tried to make me to do something that would cause me to lose money I would refuse to do business with you too.
The language is called common sense. The exit is over there on the right.
BTW…get over the bitterness.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:08pmginsberg Wrote:
“Wwjd, except when it can make bigots and fools feel more comfortable. It takes like 2 minutes to learn basic words for food in multiple languages”.
Thank you ginsberg, point well taken.
So tell me then. Why don’t those customers, some who have lived here for quite some time, take like 30 seconds, and learn those basic words for food in JUST ONE LANGUAGE? (English)
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
Report Post »DarrenDMC
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:09pmI eat there all the time and I never even noticed the sign.
Report Post »LoneStarGigger
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:24pmAre you an idiot? Yes, I believe you are. Now numbnuts, picture me saying this with my Southern accent which seems to be your reasoning, as weak as it is, for calling him a redneck and undoubtedly, spelling like you normally do. *******.
Report Post »thteatime
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:30pmWay to go!! I wish you the best. May your business prosper!!
Report Post »jzs
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:50pmMattH, I didn’t claim to well traveled, although I’ve been a few places. English certainly is the international business language. That’s why English is often a second language in many countries including Asian countries.
I admire the work of your secretary in having business card printed in two languages. Good for her or him. But you’ve shown your true colors as a “Yankee” and “ugly American” with at least two statements:
“I expect everyone else to know English and speak it when they want my money.”
“I would think that someone as well-traveled as you presume to be would be used to speaking English in France and demanding prompt and courteous service accordingly.”
“Served accordingly” because you’re an American? Because your native language is English?
Math, based on your post, you are one more American who misrepresents this country when abroad. You “expect” everyone to speak English, and you “expect” excellent service because you are an American. I doubt with your attitude you leave many people with a favorable view of America. No wonder so many people, who have met American like you, despise American culture.
And I know you don’t do much business in Asian countries with that attitude. Your tough guy American arrogance wouldn’t get you any traction there. Or perhaps you can explain how you shame Asian businessmen into doing business with you.
Report Post »thomas
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:52pmyou are not too bright are you dimwit. mexicans are basically stupid.
Report Post »hodybody
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:52pmNooooooo; he’s a businessman who is exercising his right to do business in the way that is most profitable for him. I hope every business follows his example. I would also hope that ebonics would be catagorized as non-English speaking and be treated accordingly. I applaud what he has done.It is ridiculous and lazy to live in a country and not even attempt to learn the language.
Report Post »whitebears
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:43amHey Blackop – last time i checked, North Carolina is in the USA…where English is the native tongue…but hey your comment wasn’t a racists comment now was it!!! Oh yeah, only white people are racitst ….I forgot…what was I thinking…Go to a spanish country and see if you can get away speaking english ….NOT!!!…if they can’t assimilate to the ENGLISH SPEAKING AMERICAN WAYS OF THIS COUNTRY THEN GO BACK FROM WHERE YOU CAME FROM where you can talk in spanish…and learn your spanish history…don’t force your foreign ways on me or my countrymen.. You need to check yourself dude…
@Canadiangoose—-stay in canada…
Report Post »touch
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:46amAbout damn time!
If you can’t speak English or respect America and American business enough to speak the native language when among their establishments, get the he!! out of here..
Report Post »outsidethebox
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 1:04amThis is one of the many reasons that people who come to this country need to be required to learn at least enough English to hold a conversation with someone. It really doesn‘t make sense why there isn’t some kind of law for that.
Report Post »whitebears
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 1:12amBlacktop – my fault dude if i jumped on your case…i thought you were getting on the guys case for wanting english only…i’ve had it with foreigners coming to my country insisting on their ways…it’s not what my father and brothers fought for… i apologize if i mis-read your comment…
Report Post »Chancellor
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:25amSo if you live in “AMERICA” and want someone to speak English to you according to you they’re a Redneck? Nah it’s just thst your looking for trouble where there is none.
Your just looking for the ACLU to come along and make all of us change our lives to satify your weird nonsense. What language would you have the sign in Mexican? His business he has the right to ask them to order in a language his workers can understand. If thats not ok with you well don’t go there life is full of little quirks like that.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 5:54amNo wonder….really.
Report Post »John 3:16
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:16amHis business, his decision. Don’t like it, learn english or move along to the 7-11 .GOVERNMENT GET OUT. The same should go for owners who want to have smoking in their business. Don’t like it get out!!
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:59am@cheezwhiz
Report Post »@ Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Long long time ago once upon a time when I used to work as a GM of a huge hotel , there were a bunch of housekeepers who worked there but never spoke a word of English. They never took any instructions from their supervisor if they were in English and demanded translators everytime.
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Why did you hire them and then keep then employed.
You’re an idiot.
endgamer
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:16amWho’s Restaurant is it? It’s HIS restaurant, He owns it and if he requires that you speak English then so be it. If he requires you to wear a shirt and shoes. If he reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time then so be it. We have lost our way. No habla vegetable!
Report Post »Obama Bin Lying
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:28amI would eat there….
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:38am@BLACKOP… I guess you didn‘t hear the part where he said he had a party of 18 come in and half couldn’t speak english, but it was ok, and were not refused service because the english speaking folks ordered for them.. No racism involved here, the man is right, and I wish him luck..
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:58am@101
Report Post »Would be less controversial if he had posted “WE DO NOT EXCEPT FOOD STAMPS”
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It’s ACCEPT food stamps. Speak ENGLISH.
PubliusPencilman
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:11amCaptain Crunch,
“So your saying that because Jesus says to love my neighbor that I should let my business be hurt by people who don’t speak, or refuse to speak, my language?”
Of course, you’re right, because Jesus actually said: “Love thy neighbor, unless it’s inconvenient to you or threatens your earning potential.”
“It‘s my business and I’m accountable to God for running it wisely.”
Ha. This one is just funny. Don’t forget to bring your balance sheets to up to the Pearly Gates!”
Report Post »D
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:33amAmen! Everyyone who thinks this guy is an idiot…take. your ethnic native language and order up a big dinner at a mexican resttaurant. Then act all offended because they don’t speak YOUR language. Communication becomes important when you are hungry. The least you can do is point at the pictures
Report Post »Edct
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:41amIf I am ever in the area I would eat there to support this American…my family and I walked out of an Applebees recently when they put us near the kitchen and all we could hear was the probable illegal mexs working in the kitchen speaking mex…..we left complained to the manager.
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:19amHave you guys noticecd how something so seemingly mediocre as this has drawn so much attention? What, do we need him to run for president now?
Guys, its not an AMAZING thing to NOT BE PC. This level of surprise over it (even in the postings i read here), is definitely a sign of how far we drifted over the past 30-40 years.
Think hard about it….35 or more years ago, putting up this kind of sign was, not only frequently done, but almost EXPECTED, if the owner had communication problems with customers. Now tell me that I am wrong — am I?
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:47amMy business MY rules!!! No shirt no shoes no service! Don‘t like it don’t come in!! Of course, I can smell the lawsuits already against this obvious “racist” store owner! Especially from the “British” ha ha ha i.e. “American English” lol
Report Post »knockered
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:16amWe need more people like him that will go against the p/c system that is killing this country. Good for him.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:52amWhen a person does not know English, it is virtually impossible for them to succeed. That is why proficiency in English is an immigration requirement. There is no racism in this concept.
Report Post »Timbotim
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:03pmNow if we could just get them to pass “No Speak English, No Vote.” Yeah, like THAT’ll ever happen. I’d be happy if they just made people show photo ID.
Report Post »101
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:15pm@SMAK
It’s ACCEPT food stamps. Speak ENGLISH
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MY BAD : ) “typo” it will probably happen again (schooled in America)
Report Post »eosbun
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:55pmLib.
Report Post »Larry E
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 3:26pmNo more of a redneck than Slick Willy Klinton who you likely adore.
Report Post »its_time_to_arrest_our_government
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 3:58pmgood for him its about time we stand up for this country and our language. this is AMERICA learn to speak our language or get the hell out. we are the only country in the world that has put up with this and its time to stop it. IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT LEAVE!
Report Post »It costs us the taxpayers to print the other languages out for people who don’t speak English learn it or GO HOME!
Slowerlower
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:20pmCan‘t tell if you’re a troll, or just stupid.
Report Post »Captain Webb
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:29pm“No Speak English…No Service”. Funny. Nice translation work. It should read; “no hablan Inglés…No Servicio”. Shame. Shame. Shame. Get smart. Learn other languages to protect yourself. I have a monstrous problem with stupidity and lunacy. This is loony and stupid. This guy is a buffoon and so are those who patronize his eatery.
Report Post »netman349
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 5:57pmLong live rednecks!
Report Post »attyell
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:41pmMy grandparents came from Italy, and they wouldn’t even speak Italian in their home because they were so determined to learn English. They did learn it and spoke it, and were so proud that they did. They were proud to be Americans, God Bless Them! What happened to that mindset? Oh yes, liberals yet again ruining this country.
Report Post »4blackhorses
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:56pmI do hope your just having fun over the term “redneck.” If not, do some research, gain some intelligence.
Report Post »groundzero
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:08pmNope he’s an AMERICAN
Report Post »Pecatonica
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:06pmIgnorant post, Blacktop.
Report Post »Donallen
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:12amHe‘s not a redneck BLACKOP he’s just a good old American who’s tired of the PC game.
Report Post »doodad
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:57amThis guy‘s lucky Clinton isn’t in office. He‘d turn ol’ club foot Reno loose on him and he‘d end up like Randy Weaver’s son and wife, or the Branch Davidians. ‘Course, if BO wins a second term, there’s no telling what the fool might do along those lines. Whatever…it’s his business and he can by God run it how he sees fit…as long as his employees aren’t unionized, otherwise the NLRB will stick their shi**y noses in it like they’re doing with Boeing.
Report Post »SweetiePooh
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 10:40amAnd what if he is one????? You all liberals are talking about PC but have 0 tolerance to rednecks . Looks like double standard to me.
Report Post »In fact I rather be in the company of a redneck, at least they are honest and you deal with real people.
DTOM_Jericho (escaped PA)
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:40pm@PUBLIUSPENCILMAN
“Love thy neighbor” is Messiah QUOTING Torah(The Law) and your neighbor was in the context of a Torah community/theocracy. When God/Messiah(“I and The Father are One”) ordered the Israelites to take the land from the Caananites was that loving thy neighbor? When David, a man after God’s heart took 200 Philistine foreskins when only requested 100, was that loving thy neighbor? How was Saul rewarded when he DID NOT kill(loving thy neighbor) all the Amalekites?
Taking single QUOTES and turning them into hippie “jesus”-speak is insulting, inaccurate and offensive. I would advise you to get your head out of “church” anachronisms and read in context. A Jewish context.
Report Post »AirForceMom2
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:13pm@BLACKOP
Report Post »He’s a redneck because he thinks that people in this country should speak English?? Yep you’re a Liberal
AirForceMom2
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:19pm@ Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 8:14pm
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