On 9/3/2014 12:23 AM, sf wrote:

>
> What they need is a work environment that models and encourages the
> use of English because ESL classes are so impacted. However, it
> usually benefits the employer that they never become proficient. I
> was once amazed by a "dad" who told me (his English had improved
> significantly over the time I was dealing with him) that he was a
> mechanic and his boss told him that they were in America and everyone
> needed to speak English. His boss had the right idea - he obviously
> had confidence in the mechanical skills of his employees and wanted to
> increase his business, so he encouraged them to speak English on the
> job.

Makes sense. My grandfather came from Poland and started a business as
a tailor. He had to learn English to survive. He spoke Polish with some
friends, but never in the store. Since he lived in a predominantly
Polish neighborhood, he would have probably made a living, but with
language skills, he had a rather nice clientele, including the Mayor.


>>


> I wonder if tipping the housekeeping staff is even considered anymore
> by people who stay in the cheap motels where they work.
>>

The amount of work to clean a $29 room is not much different than a $129
room. I bet the tips are far different though.