nomembername Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 so the famoush Geno's philly cheese steak has put up a sign stating "this is America. When ordering, speak English" and the owner is refusing to take it down."I don't want somebody coming here to change my culture to their culture," he said with no apparent irony. "They want us to adapt to these people. What do you mean, 'Press 1 for Spanish'? English, period. Case closed. End of discussion. You better make it the official language."agree or disagree with what he is doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymie Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 disagree.If you move to this country then speak english or get the fuck out. Period.If your here for work, vaca, visiting etc. then its up to you. Someone visitng this country isnt allowed to eat at your restaurant cuz they dont speak english? Thats total bullshit.Id like to meet that guy so I can dibiza him in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howienewport Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 Agree. Speak English or get shit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 fuck Geno'sPats all the way baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 i agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 disagree.If you move to this country then speak english or get the fuck out. Period.If your here for work, vaca, visiting etc. then its up to you. Someone visitng this country isnt allowed to eat at your restaurant cuz they dont speak english? Thats total bullshit.Id like to meet that guy so I can dibiza him in the face.so should he first ask "do you live here or just visiting"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfitz73 Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 I don't think it's a question of agree or disagree as much as it's a question of good business move or bad business move. I've never been to Geno's and haven't been to Philly in a long time, but from what I understand Geno's is right in the middle of a very hispanic / first generation neighborhood. That being the case I have to wonder if this is a smart thing to do. It's not like Geno's in the only cheesesteak in town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 well it's my thread and I am more interested in whether people "agree or disagree" with what he is doing rather then if it is a smart business move so I'd appreciate it if you don't go spinning it to what you want to know. start your own thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9mile Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 these people think with their nonsensical rules they are somehow being patriotic or american when actaully they are going against everything this country stands for.It's like the people who put stupid american flags or bowtie magnets on their car......pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 think i'm going to start a poll on who hates America more:ghhhhhost or 9mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 I don't think it's a question of agree or disagree as much as it's a question of good business move or bad business move. I've never been to Geno's and haven't been to Philly in a long time, but from what I understand Geno's is right in the middle of a very hispanic / first generation neighborhood. That being the case I have to wonder if this is a smart thing to do. It's not like Geno's in the only cheesesteak in town...it wont hurt them at all.. in regards to the Philly cheesesteaks, Geno & Pats pretty much are the most well known and recognized and have tons of regular/repeat customers.. if anything this might increase their business in regards to tourists coming to check the place out.and i cant agree nor disagree but i commend them for having the balls to put it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 heard people drive by non stop beeping their horns screaming to leave the sign up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 heard people drive by non stop beeping their horns screaming to leave the sign upi wouldnt be surprised.. Genos (as well as Pats) have their own set of die hard customers.. you can go to that place at any time in the day and there will be a line to the cornerbut i still think Pats has the better cheesesteak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 happy hour today GotMilk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funks0ul Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 i agree, and i hate calling places and having to go through the press 1 for english, 2 for spanish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kaydup Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 We are Ignorant what do you expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver05 Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 disagree. I wouldnt go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfitz73 Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 well it's my thread and I am more interested in whether people "agree or disagree" with what he is doing rather then if it is a smart business move so I'd appreciate it if you don't go spinning it to what you want to know. start your own threadMoney is the determining factor in everything. As patriotic as he thinks he is, if his place starts losing business to Pat's then watch how fast he pulls this "policy".To answer your question, I really don't have an opinion either way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 happy hour today GotMilk?i dont work near CT anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 Going to the city some place on Delancey St. I get out at 1:30 on fridays for the summer...free wings and cheap drinks till 10:00pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 too short notice..but thanks for the invite..you doing city happy hours every friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted June 16 Author Report Share Posted June 16 won't make it a weekly habit but i'm sure there will be other times...you heard the two games i'm scheduled to see at fenway in 2 weeks Pedro and Glavine should be pitching...thinking about buying one of those pedro afros to rock over my mets hat in the bleachers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 won't make it a weekly habit but i'm sure there will be other times...you heard the two games i'm scheduled to see at fenway in 2 weeks Pedro and Glavine should be pitching...thinking about buying one of those pedro afros to rock over my mets hat in the bleachershopefully pedro does indeed get to pitch when you are there. i would def rock the pedro afro..lol. but if the sox are playing how they are playing now, wont be much of a game..lets go mets! best team in baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrandon Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 i agree, and i hate calling places and having to go through the press 1 for english, 2 for spanish....go on aim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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