New York Cafe Owner Faces Discrimination Over English Accent

A cafe owner in New York City recently shared a video detailing a discriminatory encounter with a customer who criticized her English accent. The owner, originally from Georgia (the country), calmly responded to the customer's remarks, who questioned her language skills and her ability to operate a business in the United States. The customer reportedly stated, "You're working in America, so you should speak good English. That's not an excuse." The owner, who has lived in the US for four years, maintained her composure throughout the interaction, emphasizing her continuous learning journey. The incident has sparked widespread discussion online regarding language barriers and xenophobia experienced by immigrants.

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"Go learn some English:" Customer berates Georgian NYC café owner. Now everyone…

"'I can't understand you' as he proceeds to correctly respond to everything you say."