"But imagine how you'd feel if the burger incident happened every single day, over and over and over, because of the modern way of thinking that it's OK *not* to learn the main language of the country you have chosen to live in. "

Sorry, but your statement is flawed. You are basing it on an assumption that the modern way of thinking is NOT to learn the main language of the country you choose to live in. I don't buy that and I would love to see concrete evidence to the contrary, besides some personal annecdotes.

You asked what would happen if the Burger King incident happened every day.   One of two things - either a) I would probably go elsewhere and/or b) Burger King would lose clientele.    The fact is, I have been there before and dealt with people who have a limited grasp of the language. I really do not have an issue with them, my orders are usually right.   The issue is, this is BURGER KINGS issue - not mine, not my countries.   

Lizzie, as you noted, you were generalizing in your note. Generalizing leads to sterotyping and false images.   While he hasn't admitted it, Bill's incident at the supermarket ended with the individual helping solve the problem and getting Bill the service he needs.   Yet the fact that there was a language barrier gives Bill cause for annoyance - and believe me, I understand why.   Yet in the end, it is how we solve our problems and how we go forward. The impression that someone does not want to learn the language is a HUGE assumption, and other than a group of altercockers sitting around moaning about changes in society, I do not see the issue.