Reply #42: I've done this in the past as well

[nadinbrzezinski]

the most recent time was also at a grocery store.

Young man started berating the women at the deli for not speaking English. I placed my order IN SPANISH, then turned to this idiot and asked him where he learned his manners? He looked at me and told me, well you are one of THEM.

I smiled back

Yep and one who also holds a masters degree from an AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, speaks and READS several languages and learned from mommy and daddy that you treat others like you wish to be treated. Obviously you have never heard of the golden rule.

He walked away with his stuff in a huff.

My theory is that the target ain't gonna learn, but those around listening to the exchange will get to think about it.