Originally Posted by Larrude
I know this will sound "racist" although it most defintely is not - how come I have so much trouble understanding the "accents" of TSA at US airports and not in other countries. I really am getting annoyed with TSA staff joking and talking to each other in languages other than English (and not limited to Spanish). I am not a supporter of you live in the USA, speak English, but I am tired of hearing so many languages other than English being spoken by TSA staff while on duty, even amongst themselves.
I should be able to understand on duty federral employees while in my own country.
If it doesn't pertain to their official duties, they can speak whatever language they choose to. As long as they address the customers in English.
Multi-lingual TSA staff are certainly a benefit to have.