Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Temple Owl

People on my side don't want to hear this, but Joey Vento *is* acting worse than the French. Imagine if you visited another country and were refused service because you didn't speak the language 100% correctly. That's what Vento is doing.

I understand why Joey Vento is upset about illegal immigration. I agree with him. He also has the right to do whatever he wants with his business. That being said, the man's an ass.


8 posted on 06/24/2006 6:48:14 AM PDT by JHBowden (Giuliani/Allen 2008!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies ]


To: JHBowden

When did native Philadelphians start speaking English anyway?


10 posted on 06/24/2006 6:58:20 AM PDT by RipSawyer (Does anybody still believe this is a free country?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
He has stated in several interviews no one was ever refused service. He said customers who cannot speak English have pointed or otherwise made known what they wanted to order and has instructed his employees to deal with it in that way as needed.
11 posted on 06/24/2006 7:01:49 AM PDT by D1X1E
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

I don't speak Spanish, but I can go to any Spanish-speaking-only restaurant and order in Spanish.

"Dos tacos. Uno Coke." Thank you Sam the Sham and the Pharos.

All a Spanish speaking person needs to learn to order at Pat's are 6 English words "One Cheesesteak all the way and one Coke."
"Coke" is a universal word.


17 posted on 06/24/2006 7:10:23 AM PDT by Crawdad (I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no class.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

LOOKIN AT YOUR tag line - I'd say u were a little below the belt yourself !


18 posted on 06/24/2006 7:11:38 AM PDT by aumrl
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
People on my side don't want to hear this, but Joey Vento *is* acting worse than the French. Imagine if you visited another country and were refused service because you didn't speak the language 100% correctly. That's what Vento is doing.

Ever try to order dinner in Paris speaking english? The waiter will just ignore you or poke fun at you.

If you can read Vento's sign, guess what? You know ENGLISH!

19 posted on 06/24/2006 7:12:57 AM PDT by DaveMSmith (All religion is of life, and a life of religion is to do good.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

Where are you getting your info?
I didn't see anything in the article about ordering in PERFECT English.
He is just saying his employees aren't fluent in Spanish.
Tell me something...Do YOU take phone calls from people who speak to you in languages you do not understand?


21 posted on 06/24/2006 7:14:48 AM PDT by found_one
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
People on my side don't want to hear this, but Joey Vento *is* acting worse than the French. Imagine if you visited another country and were refused service because you didn't speak the language 100% correctly. That's what Vento is doing. I understand why Joey Vento is upset about illegal immigration. I agree with him. He also has the right to do whatever he wants with his business. That being said, the man's an ass.

I'm not sure what "your side" is.

You know how to take cheesesteak orders in how many languages? Pashtun? Uzbek? You should head to a small roadside food stand in Turkmenistan and try telling them in english you want your lamb balls without onion.

They send Americans to the back of the line if they don't order correctly. With lines running down the block they don't have time for fooling around, but you want them to take five minutes to figure out what the heck someone who doesn't speak english is asking for?

At least you got one thing right; it is his business and he's got a right to do what he wants.

22 posted on 06/24/2006 7:18:48 AM PDT by RinAZ2005
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

Is it really that difficult to learn the words, "Provolone wit', one Coke"?


26 posted on 06/24/2006 7:35:52 AM PDT by NittanyLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

I heard him on Glenn Beck. He does not refuse service to illegal immigrants. He wants them to, and will help them order, in English - or Philly English such as it is.


28 posted on 06/24/2006 7:40:35 AM PDT by merry10
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
Imagine if you visited another country and were refused service because you didn't speak the language 100% correctly.

I think if the French just put up a sign people wouldn't be so ticked off at them.

35 posted on 06/24/2006 2:09:24 PM PDT by Tribune7
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
Imagine if you visited another country and were refused service because you didn't speak the language 100% correctly.

I wouldn't mind one bit. Because I would consider myself superior. That's the way I go through life. Try it. It's great for self-esteem, if you need a lift (I don't).

40 posted on 06/25/2006 7:26:19 PM PDT by ExtremeUnction
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden
A long tradition at Pat's is if you don't order right you are sent to the end of the line.

Does that make Pat an ass too?

BTW If you don't know where Pat's is, your the ass!

44 posted on 06/25/2006 7:30:58 PM PDT by sausageseller (Look out for the jackbooted spelling police. There! Everywhere!(revised cause the "man" accosted me!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

To: JHBowden

Considering the fact that you are supporting that corrupt RINO Giuliani, I must say that your judgement in at least two areas should be called into question. ;-)


45 posted on 06/25/2006 7:33:32 PM PDT by Clemenza (The CFR ate my bilderburgers! Time to call for a trilateral commission to investigate!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson