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Originally Posted by Pyramid*

I happen to think it is arrogant - to assume that others will speak English. good god, when going abroad, how often do you hear, " Hotel staff couldn't speak English" "Menus weren't in English, no one understood what we were saying" - all that kind of thing. Foreign travel these days is as common as nipping on the tube just about.

Also for the fact regarding many jobs now as I mentioned earlier.

The attitude of, "Why shoud I bother, let them learn my language - even if I'm visiting their country"....... that's arrogance, it also shows how lazy and assuming many in the UK are - and there are a great many Brits who think exactly like that (imo).

Directly back on topic though: I happen to have a young Polish lad working for me, and he is by far one of the most hard working, respectful, consciencious staff members I have ever had - quick to learn, and as keen as mustard. TBH, he's put staff that have come and gone, to absolute shame: all of whom were your standard very average Brit, who thought the world owed them a living.

But I didn't say that though, did I...