I have never been in a business on the French side where they didn't speak English and those businesses that want to make it difficult or want to act arrogant because I don't speak French just end up losing my business. The majority of businesses on the island are there to support tourism and if they want my money than they can be accommodating. It is just like the tipping on the French side, it's included in the bill and yet many of the restaurants will try and take advantage of American tourists by adding it as a separate line item or not announcing it at all.