The survey found that about 78 per cent of respondents across Quebec preferred to be served in French, eight per cent preferred English and the rest had no preference.Photo by Dave Sidaway/Postmedi/File

Young Quebecers less concerned than older people about being served in English: survey

While 41% of customers between age 18 to 34 say they feel indifferent about being served in English, the indifference drops to around 30% for people 35 years and older

· National Post

MONTREAL — A new survey conducted for Quebec’s language watchdog says young Quebecers are far less bothered than older residents about being served in English in stores.

In a report published this week, the watchdog says 41 per cent of customers between the ages of 18 and 34 reported feeling indifferent to being served in English.

That’s compared to 29 per cent for Quebecers aged 35 to 54, and 30 per cent for Quebecers aged 55 and older.

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