I'm getting pretty darn good at deciphering the labels. Food 4 Less is stocking more and more ethnic and imported food with non English labels.
I shop at the 99 cent store, and while the staff is predominantely Hispanic, they speak passable English. Not to mention that they're friendly, but most people are friendly up here. I'm on a strict budget, so I shop wherever I can find a bargain.
The only places I experience a language barrier are small stores that cater to Spanish speakers. If they're having a good sale on something, I'll figure out how to tell the butcher what I need. I have no idea whether they're illegal or not.
I will ask my bf to try Lowe's and Harbor freight for his needs, but it's up to him.
Janet, do you live in the Los Angeles area? I moved back up the the San Bernardino High Desert.
Yep, L.A. harbor (San Pedro). Is it hot up there where you are now?