So...discrimination is cool as long as it fits into certain criteria, such as being against English speakers?
If they said English speaking customers only, there would be hell to pay.
This is why English needs to be declared the official language. Anywhere else requires you to learn the language or have someone assist in translation...or at least use a translating dictionary. Here it seems a trend to expect the country to accommodate the other languages so they don't have to learn ours.
Pizza Patrón Giving Away Free Pizzas to Spanish Speakers: Fair or Foul?
SodaHead Living
2012/05/24 21:00:00
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Hablas español? You're in luck. Pizza Patrón, a pizza chain headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is giving away 80,000 large pepperoni pizzas on June 5 to customers who order in Spanish. And not everybody is happy about it, USA Today reports.
"It seems to punish people who can't speak Spanish, and I resent that," Peter Thomas, chairman of the Conservative Caucus, which advocates English as the nation's spoken language, tells USA Today. "In public areas, people should be speaking English, and that includes pizza parlors."
But Andrew Gamm, brand director at Pizza Patrón, says the move is exactly what it appears to be -- a publicity stunt. And a smart one at that: 70 percent of Pizza Patrón's customer base is Spanish-speaking. "It makes perfect sense for us," Gamm tells the paper. "We're trying to make our bond with the Hispanic community stronger." We're not really sure what the big fuss is about... anyone can go on the Internet and figure out how to order a pizza in Spanish. Do you find the giveaway offensive?
But Andrew Gamm, brand director at Pizza Patrón, says the move is exactly what it appears to be -- a publicity stunt. And a smart one at that: 70 percent of Pizza Patrón's customer base is Spanish-speaking. "It makes perfect sense for us," Gamm tells the paper. "We're trying to make our bond with the Hispanic community stronger." We're not really sure what the big fuss is about... anyone can go on the Internet and figure out how to order a pizza in Spanish. Do you find the giveaway offensive?
OR simple as
Una pizza gratis,por favor.
P.S. you said choose. so nobody was forced to learn English or Spanish.Can't get mad that you don't speak another language. esp. when you could simply learn the language or those simple phrases to get a free pizza.
And the fact that you said you don't want a free pizza just makes you complain about nothing. And its a private business they can do as they please. They can say free lap dance for all we care but its for ONE DAY. people are complaining about something that lasts ONE DAY.
I smell something a bit more than just a publicity stunt!
I think he's trying to send a message:
"We're here, we're illegal ...And we are taking over this country!"..."Muchos Gracious, Obama!"
Does my wife get a free one if she orders in Vietnamese or are they discriminating. Lawsuit Lawsuit.
They have identified their market they are in hope of catering to, which makes it a reasonable business decision. If they are smart, they'll do the same in the future to target the English speaking market.
While I do believe we should have a national language, we don't.
I'd more problems with/if the local school taught in Spanish. (they may)
"Quiero pizza por favor" and pizza will be for dinner that night; no biggie.
Heck, if I had to say it in Italian I'd practice too; LOL!
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