Interesting 4th of July response from Lowes.

quick231 · 07-03-2006, 03:36 PM

I sent a letter to Lowes home office questioning the fact that everything is now in both English and Spanish. My letter went into detail regarding the history of this Country and the reason we still celebrate the 4th of July. Apparently lowes has a multicultural dept that thinks we no longer should be a English speaking Country. I for one have stopped spending my $$ there. I wonder if they except pesos for currency??

"Thank you for visiting us at www.lowes.com. We appreciate your interest in Lowe's and thank you for expressing your concerns with us. Your message will be forwarded to our Multicultural Department for review.

Lowe's is committed to maintaining a business environment of inclusion for our customers and business partners. This commitment was supported in February 1998 with the creation of the Lowe's Fairness Programs.

Valuing diversity is a strategic priority for Lowe's. We recognize that we offer home improvement products and services to every person in the United States - a nation built upon the diverse talents, cultures and perspective of the human race.

We are making diversity and inclusion a natural part of the way we do business. It is who we are, what we believe, and how we behave. This is important to Lowe's not only because it is good human relations, but also because it is good business.

Lowe's believes that the number one priority of the company is to focus on the customers' needs and find ways to meet those needs. Many of Lowe's Hispanic/Latino customers speak little or no English. Helpful signs in Spanish are just one way we are meeting the needs of this rapidly growing customer segment.

We appreciate receiving your feedback. If you have any further questions or comments, please send them to CustomerCare@Lowes.com.

Sincerely,

Josephine

NJBuickRacer · 07-03-2006, 04:24 PM

Now, send them letters in German, Italian, and Russian asking why Lowes won't put signs in those languages. I guess if you're a legal resident they don't want your business

pacecarta · 07-03-2006, 04:28 PM

i wholeheartly agree with you on the multi language signs
both HD and lowes are doing it , and even the products they handle have dual language

pisses me off to no end to continue to see it go this way in the US , the straw for me was the stack of spanish learners manuals at the DMV , as if we dont pay enough for DMV fees they are spending thousands I'm sure on the printing of manuals in spanish , the fact they will let you take the test in several different languages is totally absurd

im sure we are not far from seeing all our road signs with both english and spanish , followed by our local street signs ,
this s-h- i -t it has to end

87GTA-turbo · 07-03-2006, 04:28 PM

Autozone is another place like that.
Go to the online survey and its quite apparent that they have the same "multicultural" dept.
When in reality people whether they speak English or not will go where the prices are the best.
There are lots of companies with agendas.

Doc1of7 · 07-03-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by quick231

Lowe's believes that the number one priority of the company is to focus on the customers' needs and find ways to meet those needs.

What a load of diaper material.
Their number one priority is seperating the customer from his money. With no thought about the long term use of selling foreign crappe. Like a lot of US co.s in a few years they'll wonder what happened as stores start closing. Like the .com burst the continual dumb spending habits of Americans will come back to bite us.

Steve Wood · 07-03-2006, 05:50 PM

seems like a damn good business principle to me...make it easy as possible to separate the customer from his money.

They get enough Brits, Germans, Russians, or Armenians coming thru the doors, I bet they will post signs in their languages also.

For Instance, the sign will say, "Restrooms, Banos, Loos"

ULYCYC · 07-03-2006, 06:00 PM

It is a private company and I'm sure the stock holders see it as a money maker as Steve said. When the Govt. does it then it's another story

stevemon · 07-03-2006, 06:04 PM

Personally I avoid Lowes & Home Depot whenever possible due to their prices being so far out of line. I can shop at my hometown small lumber yard and even at their marked up price it's competitive with Lowes and I get personal service, my materials are loaded for me and the drive is 6 blocks vs 6 miles.
For the non-building material items, I go to the Ace Hdwe a mile away when I need it now and shop online at McMaster Carr when I'm not in a hurry for the items. I did buy a freezer at Lowes the other day but it was the same price & brand as the Sears freezer and the drive was half as far.

Zap · 07-03-2006, 06:06 PM

MULTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT at a home improvement company

Sounds like something Gothmog would be in charge of.

How about a department to hire more damn people to work at the checkouts?

nero · 07-03-2006, 06:08 PM

I don't see the hubub, bubs. Language is a means of communication, anything other than that or being attached to it is just a result of your own conditioning--cultural or otherwise, in other words, not actual.

To that end, if the businesses use the aforementioned vehicle for communicating (language) to get across to the many different tongues present in this country, so be it...

As Steve said, from a business standpoint, it simply makes sense... this is a capitalist, acquisitive, more-more-more, strive/gain/compete country, no?

To the Original Poster, while explaining in detail the history of the holiday, did you reiterate to Lowe's that while we celebrated Independence Day, we continued with the slave trade, already killed off many natives and would later throw jpn. people into concentration camps... among many of sick things people have done (and still do) to themselves in this country and elsewhere?

Zap · 07-03-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nero

........and would later throw jpn. people into concentration camps...

Really? Provide proof.

Zap · 07-03-2006, 06:14 PM

Internment Camps I will accept. Concentration camps, no.

ULYCYC · 07-03-2006, 06:22 PM

Did you know Germans and Italians were also sent to camps in the US

Zap · 07-03-2006, 06:29 PM

Interesting how things change. I wonder what the future will hold?150 years ago this country was actually debating slavery. The entire concept seems so inherently evil now. How could anyone possibly be in favor of slavery? Yet, only 150 years ago the concept was being debated, and some saw nothing wrong with it.

Makes you wonder what issues we debate today will seem ludicrous to debate 150 years from now.

forzfed · 07-03-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zap

Internment Camps I will accept. Concentration camps, no.

Was your family in one?

07-03-2006, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
quick231 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: York, PA. Posts: 270	Interesting 4th of July response from Lowes. I sent a letter to Lowes home office questioning the fact that everything is now in both English and Spanish. My letter went into detail regarding the history of this Country and the reason we still celebrate the 4th of July. Apparently lowes has a multicultural dept that thinks we no longer should be a English speaking Country. I for one have stopped spending my $$ there. I wonder if they except pesos for currency?? "Thank you for visiting us at www.lowes.com. We appreciate your interest in Lowe's and thank you for expressing your concerns with us. Your message will be forwarded to our Multicultural Department for review. Lowe's is committed to maintaining a business environment of inclusion for our customers and business partners. This commitment was supported in February 1998 with the creation of the Lowe's Fairness Programs. Valuing diversity is a strategic priority for Lowe's. We recognize that we offer home improvement products and services to every person in the United States - a nation built upon the diverse talents, cultures and perspective of the human race. We are making diversity and inclusion a natural part of the way we do business. It is who we are, what we believe, and how we behave. This is important to Lowe's not only because it is good human relations, but also because it is good business. Lowe's believes that the number one priority of the company is to focus on the customers' needs and find ways to meet those needs. Many of Lowe's Hispanic/Latino customers speak little or no English. Helpful signs in Spanish are just one way we are meeting the needs of this rapidly growing customer segment. We appreciate receiving your feedback. If you have any further questions or comments, please send them to CustomerCare@Lowes.com. Sincerely, Josephine __________________ I'd rather go hunting with Dick Cheney than be riding in a car with teddy kennedy

07-03-2006, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
NJBuickRacer I thought I was out... Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Brunswick NJ Posts: 1,391	Now, send them letters in German, Italian, and Russian asking why Lowes won't put signs in those languages. I guess if you're a legal resident they don't want your business __________________ Artie 86 GN Stock Motor 3690lb race weight through the mufflers 11.22@117.9 (with all the applicable safety equipment for ET and speeds attained, including 6pt bar and harnesses)Sold LC2 Powered hybrid project in progress 72 Skylark 350

07-03-2006, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
pacecarta MAGNABUICK.com .. NJ rep Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: englishtown racewaypark Posts: 3,251	i wholeheartly agree with you on the multi language signs both HD and lowes are doing it , and even the products they handle have dual language pisses me off to no end to continue to see it go this way in the US , the straw for me was the stack of spanish learners manuals at the DMV , as if we dont pay enough for DMV fees they are spending thousands I'm sure on the printing of manuals in spanish , the fact they will let you take the test in several different languages is totally absurd im sure we are not far from seeing all our road signs with both english and spanish , followed by our local street signs , this s-h- i -t it has to end __________________ paul ....central NJ... only 2 days to go ...never gonna gettr' done!! the 86gn stock shortblock 71Q and some other boltons 1.46 10.41 129.85-etown in recovery , temp bone stock engine and turbo 12.50 107 @ 18psi -atco the 87gn te44 pac duttneck 11.31 120.9 @22psi 12.14 109.19 stock turbo at 22psi chips by turbotweak.com the 86 and some other Magna GNs having some fun at Atco Raceway http://videos.streetfire.net/video/e...8c013e4547.htm 2010BPG member... #2045

07-03-2006, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
87GTA-turbo Stupidest man alive. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 2,870	Autozone is another place like that. Go to the online survey and its quite apparent that they have the same "multicultural" dept. When in reality people whether they speak English or not will go where the prices are the best. There are lots of companies with agendas. __________________ Steve- “It only gets worse...." 1987 GN, Moonroof, GNX dash, 109 .030 TRW Forged TE-62, G Body DP, 204/214cam, 60-65 Siemens inj, Extender chip, LS1 MAF, port matched intake and heads, Razor's Alky, Hotwired Denso 280 pump, Extreme Trans, Pats 3200 11 in. conv, Metco LCA's Monitored by:PLX WB, EGT, SM & DS 11.8 @ 117 w/ the 4.1 (RIP) 7/08 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 I6 4x4 A million man army, armada of ships, jets enough to darken the sky; isn't nearly the dangerous an enemy to this country as Washington DC is to it.

07-03-2006, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,334	seems like a damn good business principle to me...make it easy as possible to separate the customer from his money. They get enough Brits, Germans, Russians, or Armenians coming thru the doors, I bet they will post signs in their languages also. For Instance, the sign will say, "Restrooms, Banos, Loos" __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

07-03-2006, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn & Long Beach, NY Posts: 18,371	It is a private company and I'm sure the stock holders see it as a money maker as Steve said. When the Govt. does it then it's another story __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

07-03-2006, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
stevemon Hits or Cracks? Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mustang, Ok Posts: 4,691	Personally I avoid Lowes & Home Depot whenever possible due to their prices being so far out of line. I can shop at my hometown small lumber yard and even at their marked up price it's competitive with Lowes and I get personal service, my materials are loaded for me and the drive is 6 blocks vs 6 miles. For the non-building material items, I go to the Ace Hdwe a mile away when I need it now and shop online at McMaster Carr when I'm not in a hurry for the items. I did buy a freezer at Lowes the other day but it was the same price & brand as the Sears freezer and the drive was half as far. __________________ stevemonroe@cox.net 1986 GN, 11.72 @ 115.48, stock turbo. Red 108 Chip (Now in my God sons care) 1989 TTA #10 of 1550, Sold 1967 Buick Spl. Dlx. (GS-ified) Sold 1957 Buick Special 4dr hdtp (sold) 1950 Special. Families 1st new Buick. Got the Bling Grill 2004 Ford Ranger Edge Ext Cab 2009 Toyota Rav4 Sport 4WD, V-6 2006 Sissy Motorscooter DIY Alcohol Injection 62 mm Throttle Bodys "For the most part, White bigots are no longer respected among Whites, and I look forward to the day that Black bigots are no longer respected among Blacks." Columnist Walter Williams Don't judge a man by his opinions, But by what his opinions have made him. - G.C. Lichtenberg

07-03-2006, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zap Al Franken Eats Turds Join Date: May 2001 Location: A Tea Party Posts: 22,755	MULTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT at a home improvement company Sounds like something Gothmog would be in charge of. How about a department to hire more damn people to work at the checkouts?

07-03-2006, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
nero nero v. 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in Ed's profile, sad that stevemon gave up on me Posts: 3,328	chew and taste your words before spitting them out I don't see the hubub, bubs. Language is a means of communication, anything other than that or being attached to it is just a result of your own conditioning--cultural or otherwise, in other words, not actual. To that end, if the businesses use the aforementioned vehicle for communicating (language) to get across to the many different tongues present in this country, so be it... As Steve said, from a business standpoint, it simply makes sense... this is a capitalist, acquisitive, more-more-more, strive/gain/compete country, no? To the Original Poster, while explaining in detail the history of the holiday, did you reiterate to Lowe's that while we celebrated Independence Day, we continued with the slave trade, already killed off many natives and would later throw jpn. people into concentration camps... among many of sick things people have done (and still do) to themselves in this country and elsewhere? __________________ "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi share.ovi.com/knero (see the mycar channel for pix)

07-03-2006, 06:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zap Al Franken Eats Turds Join Date: May 2001 Location: A Tea Party Posts: 22,755	Internment Camps I will accept. Concentration camps, no.

07-03-2006, 06:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn & Long Beach, NY Posts: 18,371	Did you know Germans and Italians were also sent to camps in the US __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

07-03-2006, 06:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zap Al Franken Eats Turds Join Date: May 2001 Location: A Tea Party Posts: 22,755	Interesting how things change. I wonder what the future will hold?150 years ago this country was actually debating slavery. The entire concept seems so inherently evil now. How could anyone possibly be in favor of slavery? Yet, only 150 years ago the concept was being debated, and some saw nothing wrong with it. Makes you wonder what issues we debate today will seem ludicrous to debate 150 years from now.

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