skysooner is right about firing people. Many american's are afraid of getting fired when they don't have to. I've been afraid of making grave mistakes, but looking back, it was needless. I didn't need to worry. people will warn you before they fire you for a mistake or something (unless its a lay-off/ downsizing and even then they compensate you or give you some time to look for a job that way you don't come back and kill them).
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Originally posted by Prince
Would an employer not find it to be imperative that their employee can understand the customers without constantly asking them to repeat themselves?
language is important, but there is room for flexibility. I've spoken with people on the phone with difficulties using english. Things will get beter. I ussed to work with Africans to Venizualians to Albanians. Your english will improve tremendously in time.
Because it is not natural to me, if I end up having a conversation with a customer and not say "sir" even once, does that make me rude?
I am from the South (Kentucky south, and east of the Mississippi). We use Ma'am and Sir ALL THE TIME. I've that in other parts of the country, people hardly use it. i've read the same thing in business ediqite books, too.
I've also been told by my wife that it isn't polite to ask about pay when you're applying for a job. I've a hard time understanding this, but I am trying to.
It is ok to ask about pay, my friend. An interview is all about giving information and getting it from the company. Sometimes pay is negociable.
I worry about being discriminated against because I'm not an American. With all these unemployed people out there, I worry that they can always get a "better" employee, someone who has the most basics of the culture down, and can speak and understand the language flawlessly, and therefore they can treat me as they wish.
Diviersity is always a strong asset. In todays marketplace, knowing two languages is a huge asset. Work on improving daily. When you get the job done, and have a better ethic than your "native" counterparts, then you have nothing to worry about.
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Good luck my friend! Where are you from origianlly anyways?