In the last few days, I've encountered signs that made me pause. The first was a help wanted sign which would definitely not be allowed in the U.S. It read "help wanted- dishwasher, female between the ages of 18 - 35". I thought it was interesting because in the U.S. we have laws that are supposed to protect applicants from being discriminated against. But isn't that just window dressing? Can't a potential employer tell by your work history and your name approximately how old you are and if you a are a man or a woman? Don't get me wrong, I am all for a color-blind, gender neutral, equal opportunity for young and old society. It just seems to me that why shouldn't we get to ask for what we want? There are reasons that a stock clerk job is more suited for someone 18 - 29 years old. They are stronger and probably have more "pep".
The second sign was at the grocery store today. It had the items in the aisle listed in Spanish and in English. I wonder how many people who complain about Walmart or Target listing signs in Spanish and English would complain if they were here in Mexico trying to buy a box of cereal. You see, business doesn't care about where you come from, they just care that your money is good. This may sound harsh but it's reality and because of this reality, they are going to do whatever possible to make sure you know where and how to spend it. So, it's not a matter of "catering" to one group or another- businesses will do what they have to do to help you spend your money. The bottom line is the bottom line!
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