Yesterday, a couple of patrons at McDonald's were having difficulty communicating with an employee at the fast-food outlet, when a problem arose in the throes of chowing down on their Egg McMuffins.
It appears to be a simple matter for counter staff to key in the number assigned to an order, punch in the cost, and provide change that has been calculated by the computer.
But, beyond that limited realm of contact, it appears that employees have difficulty actually engaging in any two-way conversations when necessary.
In fact, a worker yesterday could not speak or comprehend English at all.
Basically, he shrugged at the patrons when they approached him for assistance, because he could not fathom what it was they wanted of him!
I thought that when potential immigrants applied for legal status, they are required to display a knowledge of U.S. History - and demonstrate, in particular - a facility for the prevailing language?
In this instant case - is one to assume that the employee in question is an illegal immigrant - since he does not appear to speak English?
Just asking!
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