Random Irritations

People who can’t control their children. If you can’t stop your baby from screaming in a restaurant after a couple of minutes, you should leave the restaurant.

I suppose that expectations on this should be influenced by the venue.

If it was a "family friendly" type of pub/restaurant then it may be expected. After all the behaviour of very young children tends to be unpredictable.

On the other hand if it was more of a "fine dining" establishment it's probably not unreasonable to expect a little more civilised environment.
 
Time of day? It was about 1pm.

And the screaming went on for over twenty minutes without a break.

I think you have to put up with families eating at that time of day, up to about 7ish is family time, expect tears and tantrums...Later than that I think you have a valid point. As MM says the style of the venue is relevant.
 
I suppose that expectations on this should be influenced by the venue.

If it was a "family friendly" type of pub/restaurant then it may be expected. After all the behaviour of very young children tends to be unpredictable.

On the other hand if it was more of a "fine dining" establishment it's probably not unreasonable to expect a little more civilised environment.
This. If it was a Harvester type establishment then I'd expect very young children to be there at that time of day and so would expect there to be noise. However if a kid is crying and screaming for some time, I'd also be expecting the parents to make some sort of effort to quieten the child down for the benefit if others. That just seems to be common courtesy to me. If I was going somewhere else (the fine dining) I'd definitely expect a different more calm and quiet ambience.
 
A very random one...

Sign close by that I pass regularly, has had for a while something like:
"A development of 15 properties for sale"

This weekend, added to it was:
"50% of properties now sold"

Go figure :unsure:😲
 
Wife and kids away for the weekend. Ate something dodgy on Friday night, food poisoning ruined my golfing plans.

No sympathy because “she’s had the kids all weekend”.
 
Alowing my dog to spend the week with my step daughter, who spoilt him rotten, let him sleep on the bed and now all I’m getting from mrs dando is that step daughter sad as she misses the dog and that we should let her have him.
 
I’ve got a trapped nerve in my shoulder. Called the doctors on Friday to get an appointment and was told nothing until end of March so call Monday morning at 8am for any cancellations.
It took me 92 attempts to get through and all doctor appointments are gone but I can see the nurse.
Luckily the physio had written down what tablets I need
 
I’ve got a trapped nerve in my shoulder. Called the doctors on Friday to get an appointment and was told nothing until end of March so call Monday morning at 8am for any cancellations.
It took me 92 attempts to get through and all doctor appointments are gone but I can see the nurse.
Luckily the physio had written down what tablets I need

Just rock up at the doc's in the morning and tell them your name, problem and that you couldn't get through on the phone. Then tell them you'll sit in the waiting room until the doc, any doc, can see you and that you've got all day and will wait as this is what they (doctors) are here for. Then take a prominent seat in the waiting room with your book and phone and flask of coffee. They WILL see you that morning!
 
Just rock up at the doc's in the morning and tell them your name, problem and that you couldn't get through on the phone. Then tell them you'll sit in the waiting room until the doc, any doc, can see you and that you've got all day and will wait as this is what they (doctors) are here for. Then take a prominent seat in the waiting room with your book and phone and flask of coffee. They WILL see you that morning!

Or they'll cancel your registration with the surgery for being a difficult patient!
 
Or they'll cancel your registration with the surgery for being a difficult patient!

Not done it to me yet. Its what I do when I need to see a doc immediately. I usually add , if the receptionist is a bit off with me, that I'm not here mithering very often either, so I'll wait to be seen no problem, smile sweetly and sit down. I used to do it with a bit more of a angry voice, but you're not allowed to do this anymore and you must be on the front foot (have the upper hand) at all times with these monsters.
 
Pulling a calf muscle walking down the stairs on the 2nd step then proceeding to go Down the rest on your arse like it's a slide. Kids found it funny now I'm hobbling round like Long John silver.
 
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