First News Thread: Geno's Is English Only

[Taualumna]

I think people don't take an active approach in teaching new immigrants English/encouraging them to speak English because they're worried that these immigrants would sue them for discrimination.

[Stef the Pef]

Originally Posted by article

And a manager at Pat's, Kathy Smith, said of Geno's English-only policy: "That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life. I'd rather listen to the Spanish than the foul language of the college students."

Um, no me gusta Pat's for that statement. Ageism much?

I'm glad that they're encouraging people here to speak English. Folks in other countries expect it of us when we go there--it's just common courtesy to try to speak what everyone else does. It's not xenophobic when you go to other countries and have to speak their language, so why is it labelled as such here?

It makes things easier for the servers, too. Good job, Geno's!

[SoCalGirl]

Give me Pat's any day of the week. I never ever want to try Geno's when Pat's is across the street.

Now I'm hungry. I want Pat's! Anyone in Philly wanna mail me a sandwich?