Keep in mind, companie are allowed to discriminate to target their customer or employee as long as it does not violate the charter of rights, while some may argue having a Chinese only sign is a discrimination based on race (not allowed in the charter or rights), it is actually a discrimination based on language. For example, a Chinese restaurant may post an ad saying "hiring, mandarin speaking required", but they may not say "hiring, chinese people only" Because the ability to speak mandarin does not mean you are Chinese. So in the case of advertisement, having a Chinese only sign, is targeting Chinese reading customers, I myself is Chinese however I would not fit into the targeted marketing because I do not read Chinese, and likely will converse in English when visiting a business. However, if a caucasian customer can read Chinese, then the Ad would be targeting the as well. |
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If they don't want my buisness that's fine, but this isn't your old country, so it's time to learn your new language. Posted via RS Mobile |
she is probably as white as sliced bread and does not know even her own origins. Nor does she even speak a second language i bet |
如果我在這裡寫中文呢? 有人理嗎? |
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also robs the teacher of authority if they don't know everything going on in their classroom |
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& FWIW Kerry Starchuk sounds racist as fuck, it's funny how being Caucasian essentially voids your right to voice your opinion in some cases. Whereas if I were to utter the same complaint people would (likely) applaud me for choosing to assimilate and join the greater Canadian culture |
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The context of the ad needs to be considered. They are promoting a service that is specifically designed for Chinese speaking people. So why not advertise in Chinese? Another example is say you're a company and you want to advertise to Indian people that you have Punjabi-speaking staff who can help you. Then of course it makes sense to advertise this message in Punjabi. That's why ethnic media exists like REDFM, OMNI TV, and Fairchild Radio, Sing Tao, etc... I personally believe this is different when you hear about businesses that have signage in Chinese only. Or a restaurant doesn't have English menus. It sends a message that says if you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese, you are not welcome in my business. I can see how some Canadians might be upset about that. The easy solution is bilingual signage. Advertising in a certain language is not the same. What if you were in China and wanted to specifically sell a product or service to English speaking people, would you pay to advertise in Mandarin or English? English of course. |
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https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...CSD&GC=5915015 49.4% of Richmond speak English at home. Businesses are not going to stop serving 49.4% of the market. If that number changes the market will follow accordingly. |
To settle this dispute once and for all, ads shall be neither in English, French, nor Chinese, but in the mother tongue of the first nations. Thereby avoiding the "I was here first" argument and so that no one understands the ads except for the non-existent first nations in Richmond. |
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I'm Chinese and I can't read this either but I don't see a problem with this. The ad placement was paid for by the business that put the ad there, so they can put whatever they want on it as long as it's not obscene or not suitable for a public place. Putting ads in all chinese is a smart advertising move because it targets their clientele which looks to be, chinese. I see ads in China and other foreign countries that's english only but I don't hear people complaining about not understanding it. IMO somethings should be regulated when out of hand, this however is not a problem in my eyes. So according to these protestors, should all signs in Canada be in every single language in the world, since there are canadians that were originally from every nation in the world? On the other hand, it's a stupid advertising move and waste of money to put that ad at a bus stop. Since no chinese mainlander that's into gambling would ever take the bus... |
i see why there is concern about it. .the more socially acceptable the more often it will happen and before you know it large communities wont be "bilingual" they will be only accepting of certain races.. i dont think the "its their ad they can do what they want" thing flies here.. it their ad in a PUBLIC setting so it needs to be respectful to the public. if i cant say Merry Christmas cuz some immigrants dont feel its accepting as they move into this country i dont think i should be able to walk past an ad i cant understand. before i go off on the subject ill just make it simple. this is canada. the main language is English and if you dont wanna learn is then you shouldnt be here. i would not move to china (or any other country) unless i was planning to accept the culture and learn the language if i planned to build a life there. |
Step 1: Learn Chinese Step 2: Tell them to fuck off (In Chinese :ifyouknow: ) when they do things like this. |
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i seriously doubt china would give a fuck about ads in english if it was posted there.... |
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quite the assumption, but ive actually heard it on the news and radio talk shows where callers say its unacceptable because they are Muslim (for example)and its not welcoming because Christmas is Christian. why even argue about it. the world is heading toward a more politically correct place and more multiculturl. i think if you go somewhere you should adapt to their language at the very least and not seclude yourself off |
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North Vancouver has a huge Persian culture. Burnaby has Italians. Coquitlqm has Koreans. All those districts however have the same feel. Like you are in Canada but at the same time embracing different cultures. Living in Richmond on the other hand, I feel I can probably move to HK and feel at home. Richmond is losing that Canadian "multicultural" feeling that Canada so proudly boasts. Its now become directed at one culture only. Now this isn't coming from just an Italian guy living in richmond. My wife is flip and it bothers her way more than me. Its cool that richmond has lots of Chinese. Being Canada and all, you can live anywhere you want..but at least embrace multiculturalism and realize you aren't living in China. (Typed on a phone so it probably reads a bit sloppy) Posted via RS Mobile |
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Just because a person is a Muslim does not make them an immigrant. Also do you know the ethnicity of the caller for all I know it could have been some white convert. Again I state this is a white people problem, I'm not assuming just watch the news. Atheist victory in California as surf city loses its nativity display | World news | The Observer Lynch v. Donnelly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_controversy |
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i dont live in richmond and have no reason to go there so this dosnt effect my life at all. and i also dont live in other parts of the world, but if i did and i planned to have my life there i would sure as hell adapt to their language and cultures. other wise i should gtfo. kinda like going to someones house. and if you wanna talk about "free speech" there is lots of stuff that is legal but is socially unacceptable. segregating communities should be unacceptable. |
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