[AmericanInTokyo]

In answer to the question in this FR thread's title, no, not necessarily.

However, massive illegal immigration, and growing underclass not fluent in English, nor assimilating to our culture nevertheless going on the public dole in the millions, coupled with a noticeable decline in customer service (including the now "para Espanol, inprime el numero dos"), are all signs of concern. I think in many respect America's best days are behind us. No amount of patriotic vitriol can move basic, hard, stubborn facts.

If we don't watch out, India and China are also about to eat our lunch--although I doubt I will be around when that finally comes to fruition.

[ndt]

"If we don't watch out, India and China are also about to eat our lunch"

Well if they don't I'm sure they will be willing to provide one for us at a reasonable price :)

Also, I would consider the "para Espanol, marque dos" an improvement in customer service. If you customers need it that is a service you can provide to them, hence the phrase "customer service".

I assume you speak Japanese.

[HEY4QDEMS]

a noticeable decline in customer service (including the now "para Espanol, inprime el numero dos")

Why is expanding service to additional groups a "decline" in customer service.

When I used to make business trips to Montreal I was very thankful that the French-Canadians accommodated me in English.