Keeping up Appearances

[SageMother]

I saw this tech in a spa, this was a while ago, presented herself so poorly that I wondered if she made any tips.

Her clothing needed ironing and her command of the English language was horrible. I know the sap provided hair removal services but I am not sure what type.

Here's my question:

Would you allow someone who couldn't speak English well, to perform laser hair removal on you?

This might sound like I am anti-immigrant, but I want my services performed by someone I can understand without having them repeat everything several times.

How about you?

[riskey58]

Yes I agree that it would be easier to have it done from someone you can understand. As long as I could understand them it would be fine.

[SageMother]

Her uniform's being wrinkled was the first turn off. I felt that her concern about her own appearance was lacking. How much care could she have in something so precise as laser treatments?

:eek:

[mom2manyboyz]

I think anytime you are choosing a service provider, it is important to go with your instincts. If you have reservations about the person, don't go through with the treatment.

It's important to be able to understand the person. Ethnic background is only one reason a person might have poor English. My son had a cardiologist that had a disability of some sort. He spoke very poorly and I couldn't understand him. Eventually, we found a new cardiologist. I think it is wonderful that he had accomplished so much despite his disability, but I think he needed to work in a field where communication wasn't a requirement. No, I don't think it is racist or unreasonable to expect them to speak English.

Last, I never iron my clothes. :)

[riskey58]

Yes I feel it is important to look neat and clean. First impressions mean a lot. I know I would not one someone working on me that can't even take care of themselves.

[Green-Moo]

Being able to speak and understand English well should be a health and safety requirement when you're in an english speaking environment.

[SageMother]

Being able to speak and understand English well should be a health and safety requirement when you're in an english speaking environment.

That is another consideration.

I hate to admit it, but I am not willing to spend money in a place where the staff isn't English speaking because I don't want to frequent businesses that use illegal aliens.

Politics, not safety.

[tater03]

I wouldn't only because I would have to be able to understand what the person is saying to me. I have no problem with people that speak different languages but when it comes to medical procedures I have to be able to understand the person that is doing the procedure.

[mom2manyboyz]

Ah, well that is an entirely different issue. I recently saw a sign posted in Spanish at McDonalds and I thought, "this is America da** it." There are other parts of the country that are dealing with this issue much more heavily than my midwestern state. :)

That is another consideration.

I hate to admit it, but I am not willing to spend money in a place where the staff isn't English speaking because I don't want to frequent businesses that use illegal aliens.

Politics, not safety.

[Green-Moo]

If the lady concerned did not look smart and clean, I'd also question attending that centre for treatment. I would question the management's ability to attend to detail as well, if they were allowing her to work like that.

[riskey58]

I think that most people would want to be able to understand the perso who is going to work on you.

[tater03]

You would think that there would be some kind of policy as to what to wear and how to present yourself overall. Anyone who runs a business should no that appearances can make or break a business.

[SageMother]

You would think that there would be some kind of policy as to what to wear and how to present yourself overall. Anyone who runs a business should no that appearances can make or break a business.

Very true.

It might have been that this person had slipped "under the wire" that day, and that her appearance improved afterwards.

The impression it left definitely hurt the business's image with me!