In Minnesota you have greater odds of needing to speak Somali.
"Click click pop click pop"
I am in an area where there is a huge Spanish population, many of which are not full-fledged citizens of the United States.
The only time I'll converse with anyone in Spanish is when I know that they can also speak fluent English. I am more than happy to converse in either if they've made the effort to learn our language.
When I get the 'ol "me no English" from someone I immediately reply with "¿por que no?" (Why not?) and then proceed to tell them "no habla espanol" when they begin talking in their native tongue lol.
I love trolling these people that come here and then have the sand to think the average American should be able to understand them.
Americana. This state is 30% Hispanic and I enjoy their food at least once a week.Welcome to America.
"Su feerma por favor"--signature please.
"Qual ess too apayeedo"--what is your last name?
"Nessesito un money order"--I need a money order.
Anything beyond that and I just call the center and let the customer talk to one of our OMS's who is bilingual.
Black chicken is when you walk away from your grill too long to get a beer or it could mean something else. El Pollo negro, Ill have to ask at work.Zapatos, pantalones el pollo negro. Just say those three and watch them walk away VERY confused , aa that would literally mean "shoes, pants, the black chicken"