Openly racial discrimination in the 'burg

[58ford]

I went by Wu's for lunch today. They're closed. A new place has opened up in the building called "Bangcok Cafe". In the window was a sign that read "waitresses Korean staff wanted", first off I though Bangkok was in Thailand, not Korea, but isn't it illegal specify a racial background when hiring? Could someone bring suit if they were turned down for employment because they were of the wrong race? the sign is clear evidence of the bias.

[MamaTyson74]

hmmm I know when Im going through applications I cant base my decision on their race!

[dollfus46]

I went by Wu's for lunch today. They're closed. A new place has opened up in the building called "Bangcok Cafe". In the window was a sign that read "waitresses Korean staff wanted", first off I though Bangkok was in Thailand, not Korea, but isn't it illegal specify a racial background when hiring? Could someone bring suit if they were turned down for employment because they were of the wrong race? the sign is clear evidence of the bias.
The living Constitution has determined that only caucasians can be guilty of racism. I think this falls into the category of affirmative action.:smt023

[Baloo]

Makes me wonder if the Bangcok Cafe is going to be another one of those "Asian Massage Parlors" like the one in west Hattiesburg??? :smt103

[dollfus46]

Makes me wonder if the Bangcok Cafe is going to be another one of those "Asian Massage Parlors" like the one in west Hattiesburg??? :smt103
Hi Baloo!! Wassup?!:clap:

[Baloo]

Hi dollfus and Maggie-D! I had another line after that first one, but had to delete it so I wouln't get in trouble since this thread is not in the after hours section....

Back on topic, yes 58ford, that is open discrimination. I have seen it in action more than once in the Burg and it is sad!

[58ford]

Maybe I ought to drop a line to Milan Hoze.

[dollfus46]

Maybe I ought to drop a line to Milan Hoze.

I'm putting my fantasy baseball team together. What's Milan's Batting Average and position?:smt102

[58ford]

I'm putting my fantasy baseball team together. What's Milan's Batting Average and position?:smt102I dunno his ball stats, he's with the Forrest co Branch NAACP.

[dollfus46]

I dunno his ball stats, he's with the Forrest co Branch NAACP.

Ah. That's why I never heard of him. My guess is you won't get an acknowledgment. NAACP folks have no sense of humor.:laugh:

[CircusRide]

I was in there the other day. The waitress asked me if I wanted a happy ending. What the heck is that?

[kevin]

I was in there the other day. The waitress asked me if I wanted a happy ending. What the heck is that?


No Food Posioning if you leave good tip:smt102

[firefly]

I was in there the other day. The waitress asked me if I wanted a happy ending. What the heck is that? Do you think that maybe what she said was "Happy Family"? That is a dish with alot of different meats & veggies over a bed of rice.

[mi_nombre_es]

I can tell you about more discrimation in the burg from a well known sushi bar in West Hattiesburg (Around where salad bowl was). They play favorites with the asian servers, giving them more hours and as many hours as they want and let the white servers pick up what's left

[Conveyor Belt]

For me, the 'Asian' type restaurants are themed. The whole experience is a show. I see it no different than casting a role in a show. If you're looking for a black man for a role, you advertise for a black man. An asian woman, advertise for an asian woman. Just how I see it. I don't think I'd trust sushi coming from a bunch of white people. Not that they couldn't do it, it just wouldn't seem right.

[jkspatty]

I went by Wu's for lunch today. They're closed. A new place has opened up in the building called "Bangcok Cafe". In the window was a sign that read "waitresses Korean staff wanted", first off I though Bangkok was in Thailand, not Korea, but isn't it illegal specify a racial background when hiring? Could someone bring suit if they were turned down for employment because they were of the wrong race? the sign is clear evidence of the bias.


Yes, that is illegal. That would be like, for instance, Crescent City advertising for "servers, caucasian staff wanted". Somebody over there needs to review the EEOC laws.

[chaz]

I was in there the other day. The waitress asked me if I wanted a happy ending. What the heck is that?


Did you see chicken wings on the menu?

[chaz]

I went by Wu's for lunch today. They're closed. A new place has opened up in the building called "Bangcok Cafe". In the window was a sign that read "waitresses Korean staff wanted", first off I though Bangkok was in Thailand, not Korea, but isn't it illegal specify a racial background when hiring? Could someone bring suit if they were turned down for employment because they were of the wrong race? the sign is clear evidence of the bias.

BFOQ Bona Fide Occupational Qualification... that is the language where a restaurant could get race (nationality, age) restrictions on hiring. In this case, it would probably not withstand the test, as its a Thai restaurant and they are asking for Koreans. If they were asking for Thais, such that it would create an authentic dining experience, it would be allowed. If they were asking for a Thai chef, not in view of customers, that would be illegal.

[Hermione]

Doesn't it make you wonder why they specified "Korean" rather than "Asian"??

[luvnlife]

I agree with CB. If I want to go eat some Chinese food, I kind of expect to see a chinese person cooking my food.

[dollfus46]

For me, the 'Asian' type restaurants are themed. The whole experience is a show. I see it no different than casting a role in a show. If you're looking for a black man for a role, you advertise for a black man. An asian woman, advertise for an asian woman. Just how I see it. I don't think I'd trust sushi coming from a bunch of white people. Not that they couldn't do it, it just wouldn't seem right.

You have a good point, CB. But then Greek restaurants don't have Greek servers. The Italian Market Restaurant, a very fine Italian restaurant decked out in full Italilan regalia here, has no Italitan cooks nor Italian waitresses or waiters. Sure doesn't affect the ambiance nor the quality of the meal. No. Racism is racism. Can't have an all men's country club, nor an all white one. Can't have an all white, anything. Therefore can't have an all Italian, Greek, Asian nor African American........wait. You CAN have an all African American anything and label it as such.:smt102 But not the others. That would be racism.

[jkspatty]

I can certainly see hiring a cook/chef who is chinese and trained in authentic chinese cuisine. However, with a waitress or waiter it shouldn't matter what race as long as they can do the job.

[mac]

Who dares me to go apply? If they turn me down I'll sue, and we'll meet the goal of our annual fundraiser. :)

[dollfus46]

BFOQ Bona Fide Occupational Qualification... that is the language where a restaurant could get race (nationality, age) restrictions on hiring. In this case, it would probably not withstand the test, as its a Thai restaurant and they are asking for Koreans. If they were asking for Thais, such that it would create an authentic dining experience, it would be allowed. If they were asking for a Thai chef, not in view of customers, that would be illegal.

Don't you just love the "Living Constitution?" And you said that with a straight face too.:bowrofl: I keep getting reminded of Animal Farm

[dollfus46]

I agree with CB. If I want to go eat some Chinese food, I kind of expect to see a chinese person cooking my food.

So if Emeril Lagosse is cooking New Orleans or Cajun food you'd object? He's from New York. Yeah, I'd demand to see Justin Wilson. I'm just kidding with you. I know how you feel. I'm the same way. Don't want the same guy who serves up fast breakfast at Waffle House, cooking me Crawfish Etoufe' or turtle soup at Commanders Palace.:confused: But I admit, it's probably all in our head.

[Butterball]

So if Emeril Lagosse is cooking New Orleans or Cajun food you'd object? He's from New York. Yeah, I'd demand to see Justin Wilson. I'm just kidding with you. I know how you feel. I'm the same way. Don't want the same guy who serves up fast breakfast at Waffle House, cooking me Crawfish Etoufe' or turtle soup at Commanders Palace.:confused: But I admit, it's probably all in our head.

Only problem with Justin, Dolf, is that he was from Missouri :kekeke:

[Hermione]

And Emeril was a chef at Commander's, and opened his original restaurant in New Orleans.

[dollfus46]

And Emeril was a chef at Commander's, and opened his original restaurant in New Orleans.
Yes ma'am. I Know that. That's my point. You don't have to be Italian to cook good Italian food nor Asian to cook good Asian food. And you don't have to be Asian to be a great server in an Asian restaurant. If it's good, I'll come back. If it sucks, I won't. Don't care if it's run by a bunch of pigmies.

[dollfus46]

I was in there the other day. The waitress asked me if I wanted a happy ending. What the heck is that? Sounds like Baloo was right.:kekeke:

[dollfus46]

Only problem with Justin, Dolf, is that he was from Missouri :kekeke:
Damn Imposter!;)

[jkspatty]

Only problem with Justin, Dolf, is that he was from Missouri :kekeke:

How did he come by that accent? Surely he was not faking it. He sounded as Cajun as I've ever heard.

[dollfus46]

How did he come by that accent? Surely he was not faking it. He sounded as Cajun as I've ever heard.

I'm with you. He surely fooled me.

[Ted]

How did he come by that accent? Surely he was not faking it. He sounded as Cajun as I've ever heard.

I'm with you. He surely fooled me.
Justin Wilson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Wilson_(chef)) was born in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.

[dollfus46]

Okay, what kind of punishment does Butterball get? I know. He has to sit up tonight and make 1,000 posts.:clap: That or he has to play smacky mouth with one of those......those.....arrrrrrhg..........LIBERALS!! :kekeke:

[Ted]

Well, a lilt'le smacky mouf has a way of reducing all that political fiddlefaddle to a very small common denominator - real quick. :-D heh heh heh


I, too, have heard - or read - about some connection between Justin Wilson and Missouri.
I may try to look that up later. Right now I'm trying to drag my butt outta here and go tend to a few domestic chores. :smt086

[Butterball]

So if Emeril Lagosse is cooking New Orleans or Cajun food you'd object? He's from New York. Yeah, I'd demand to see Justin Wilson. I'm just kidding with you. I know how you feel. I'm the same way. Don't want the same guy who serves up fast breakfast at Waffle House, cooking me Crawfish Etoufe' or turtle soup at Commanders Palace.:confused: But I admit, it's probably all in our head.

Damn Imposter!;)

How did he come by that accent? Surely he was not faking it. He sounded as Cajun as I've ever heard.

Justin Wilson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Wilson_%28chef%29) was born in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.

Okay, what kind of punishment does Butterball get? I know. He has to sit up tonight and make 1,000 posts.:clap: That or he has to play smacky mouth with one of those......those.....arrrrrrhg..........LIBERALS!! :kekeke:

GUILTY, GUILTY, I say.......... hmm, has to spend the night in the Hot Seat of the Hot Tub :)

Well, a lilt'le smacky mouf has a way of reducing all that political fiddlefaddle to a very small common denominator - real quick. :-D heh heh heh

I want some smacky mouth (not from Ted.........hehe)

I, too, have heard - or read - about some connection between Justin Wilson and Missouri.
I may try to look that up later. Right now I'm trying to drag my butt outta here and go tend to a few domestic chores. :smt086


Ole Justin lived a right large portion of his life in MO........moved back down south and decided to become a 'Cajun'......... moved to MS several years before his death because of the 'community property' laws in LA and his desire to 'lose' a spouse.......

Worked hard on the accent :kekeke:

Loved his cookin' show :clap:

[kevin]

That Korean they were hiring wasn't to add Dog to the menu I hope. Tell Ian to be careful dollfus at Wu's when you come down.

[Ted]

Thanks, BB. :smt023

[chaz]

If they wanted a real Korean, why didn't they just write it in Korean? Then none of us could have read it in the first place.

[dollfus46]

That Korean they were hiring wasn't to add Dog to the menu I hope. Tell Ian to be careful dollfus at Wu's when you come down.

Ian's like lamb to slaughter. He'll go to anybody, tongue hanging out the side of his mouth, smile on his face and tail justa waggin'. He looks rather stupid, so I nicknamed hi "Goober." Now I call him "Goob" more than "Ian.":kekeke:

[Fish-Bait]

Chinese Soul food maybe lol...

[Dixie Tree Slayer]

Who dares me to go apply? If they turn me down I'll sue, and we'll meet the goal of our annual fundraiser. :)I dare you mac... And if they do turn you down and you take it to them in court they will have to not only hire but also pay you your wages you would have earned at the job and also interest and penalties on the same money... So if it took them 5 months they would have to cough up the money you would have earned in that time frame... Including the tips...

So yeah I dare you... And then after they hire you pick a fight with the cook and threaten them with another lawsuit... Afterwards just quit... and walk out on your shift saying they are harassing you in the workplace... Your attorney will be in touch...

[maxim]

FWIW, Emeril was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, IIRC.

[Dixie Tree Slayer]

Double dog daring Mac...

[Bluesman]

When I was a young lad working on my degree from Miss. State, I lived next door to a Chinese restaurant. Probably the best one in S'ville. I was so close that when I went out on my back porch I could ask Mrs. Alice what was on the buffet (that was her name... or at least that is what she told us anyway. It is strange how these Chinese folks all have American sounding names). Anyway I ate there so much that she even knew when my birthday was so on my b'day I never had to pay. I was needing a part time job at the time and noticed she had a "help wanted" sign in the window. I inquired about it and she told me to come by later that day and she would talk to me about it. Later I realized that she just wanted to tell me later because I was eating there with some of my Kappa Alpha Psi friends cause when I went back she said, "Job no good for you. Me needa one dishwasha. You no good for the dishes." I asked why and she said, "I needa one black people or one Mexican people for the dishes." I was speechless. I never expected a "Chinese" person to be so stereotypical and yet was so nice to all her customers. It was kinda wierd and I realized that me thinking it was odd for a Chinese lady to NOT be capable of being stereotypical was in fact proof that me myself was stereotyping her thinking she couldn't be... o hell, I'm confusing myself now but I'm sure you all can figure out what I am trying to say. The whole situation was kinda strange, funny, and disturbing all at the same time.

[Fish-Bait]

lol.....how ironic Blues.

[Bluesman]

lol.....how ironic Blues.
That's what I was thinking... Dadgumm... only at Miss. State can you find a redneck Chinese:smt102

[onlyme]

It is strange how these Chinese folks all have American sounding names).

Totally OT but "we foreigners" often americanize our names because it's
less painful than having your real name butchered all the time. :smt105

[Bluesman]

Totally OT but "we foreigners" often americanize our names because it's
less painful than having your real name butchered all the time. :smt105
I know... I guess it was a poor attempt at tasteless humor on my part.... But, I dated a girl named "Winnie" in college... I can't even pronounce her real name... she got the name "Winnie," she told me, when she was on the plane coming over here and the airlines was showing Winnie the Pooh as the movie. She loved the movie and thought that "Winnie" was about as American as it was. Soooo, she went by Winnie Chow. Made some damn good shrimp egg rolls too...

[Fish-Bait]

Totally OT but "we foreigners" often americanize our names because it's
less painful than having your real name butchered all the time. :smt105

So you are Sue right..lol...don't shoot me k'....?:kekeke:

[dollfus46]

Totally OT but "we foreigners" often americanize our names because it's
less painful than having your real name butchered all the time. :smt105
BS. All of our names are foreign. Maybe you'd feel more at home in Milwaukee.;)

[onlyme]

BS. All of our names are foreign. Maybe you'd feel more at home in Milwaukee.;)

Nah, been there, tried that.
Try to pronounce an Umlaut correctly and you know what I mean ;)

[onlyme]

So you are Sue right..lol...don't shoot me k'....?:kekeke:
:smack: :-D

[endofthetrail]

Nah, been there, tried that.
Try to pronounce an Umlaut correctly and you know what I mean ;)
Now you need to explain an Umlaut.:clap::clap:

[dollfus46]

Nah, been there, tried that.
Try to pronounce an Umlaut correctly and you know what I mean ;)
I'm sure I could if I heard it once. Like Dollfus. People try to make it difficult. It's Doll -fuss. Not dole-fuss, Doo Fus, I get them all. Hell I pronounce it incorrectly. I have that Southern pronunciation Dah fuss.:laugh: I'm pretty sure my son could pronounce Umlaut. Or come close. He's had four years of German.

[dollfus46]

Now you need to explain an Umlaut.:clap::clap:

I think you have to have a license to hunt it and it's not in season.:smt118 And I didn't mean that in an estrogen sort of way.

[Conveyor Belt]

My first name... people mispronounce it all the time. It's kinda frustrating but expected.

[Bluesman]

My first name... people mispronounce it all the time. It's kinda frustrating but expected.
It's not Shaniquia is it???:bowrofl:

[Conveyor Belt]

It's not Shaniquia is it???:bowrofl:

Ohhhh... so close!

[onlyme]

Now you need to explain an Umlaut.:clap::clap:

Its a vowel with double dots on it and it does not exist in English ( which explains the pronunciation difficulties :-D ).
----> ä Ö ü like that

[hendrixfreak70]

Taquesha?

[chaz]

Its a vowel with double dots on it and it does not exist in English ( which explains the pronunciation difficulties :-D ).
----> ä Ö ü like that

Germany banned them when I was there.

You have to watch out for "oel" on the roads Koeln.

[Fish-Bait]

Now you need to explain an Umlaut.:clap::clap:
I know an Umgaurt. Not hard to speckin' at all.:clap:

[Fish-Bait]

Orangellow. Lemongello......lol..

[citygirl]

Pajama...

[dollfus46]

My first name... people mispronounce it all the time. It's kinda frustrating but expected.

Oh pooh! Nothing difficult about "Conveyor".:smt023