Neilds
Assistant Pro
Flies - if I open a window to let you out of the room, why do you continually headbutt the window instead of taking the easy route through the gap?
Random Irritations
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jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Shops that give you email receipts/ want you to use their apps then do not have wifi in their stores for you to access said receipt or other needed stuff.
SteveW86
Head Pro
petrol station cashiers who ask “any fuel” after you’ve put your items infront of them and said, just these please, no fuel.
Regularly pop in to buy lunch at the one next door to the office as it has a decent Asda express mini thing inside it, it’s usually the same 2-3 people serving too.
Regularly pop in to buy lunch at the one next door to the office as it has a decent Asda express mini thing inside it, it’s usually the same 2-3 people serving too.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Back from UK hols and everywhere we ate the 1st Q when placing order is “do you have any allergies”?
I’m not irritated they asked, I’m irritated that at corporate level (or maybe its legislated) the responsibility to establish allergies these days seems to be on the staff rather than the diner to declare it when ordering!
I’m not irritated they asked, I’m irritated that at corporate level (or maybe its legislated) the responsibility to establish allergies these days seems to be on the staff rather than the diner to declare it when ordering!
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
Or yesterday when I did that and just as that one flew out, another flew in followed by a wasp to keep it company.
It's not the corporate bods fault either, they have to protect themselves. There have been cases of customers either having terrible reactions or even dying after having allergic incidents. People have sued. This puts the emphasis on the customer to front up about their allergies rather than the restaurant having to list every ingredient for every item on the menu, which may change frequently of course.
It doesn't stop the irritation but it is not the fault of people within the food industry, whatever their level.
On a similar note, I gave blood last night and the nurse will always ask if I am allergic to plasters before putting one on me. It's just a thing now, you get asked rather than telling someone.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Been to a couple of places (Wahacca and Wagamama) and when my wife has mentioned she has a shellfish allergy, the server has said they can’t take the order and a manager needs to do it. Not sure if it is reassuring or OTT
rulefan
Tour Winner
My wife and I go regularly to a local tea shop. We only ever order coffee and scones. We are well known to all the staff but we always get asked about allergies. I asked one of the staff why we are always asked when you already know the answer. "Just habit now but it ensures we never forget" was the response.
It's probably a bit of both but better safe than sorry.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
True. Shellfish seems fairly easy to avoid as well so not to difficult to make the right choice. Pity for me sometimes with restaurant choice though as I love shellfish and sometimes there is nothing she fancies (ok with 'normal' fish) so we have to go elsewhere.
ADB
Journeyman Pro
asking for allergens is very positive and protects everyone- takes a moment and supports the catering business due diligence. Can’t imagine the trauma for not only the individual but other customers and staff of a severe allergic reaction - a very necessary and welcome introduction to eating out.
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
Staff in our Club bar ask everyone, everytime, and there are notices on the bar and staff reminders behind the bar.
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
Multiple combination of irritations this afternoon. Putting together a multi-aparture picture frame and the glass broke before mounting. So another £30 for a new one. Whilst a fly buzzes round incessantly. Listening to that damn trumpter again at the cricket who has somehow removed it from well up his backside where it was inserted without warning or anethestic at Headingley. Surrey cannot take a wicket in the second innings and I cannot play golf today.
All in all, rhymes with rollocks.
All in all, rhymes with rollocks.
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
My only food allergy is a lack of food
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
Ah, the SeeFood diet!My only food allergy is a lack of food
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
Well done for appearing to have coped with that so admirably over the years.My only food allergy is a lack of food
AliMc
Well-known member
Peter Murrell (Mr Sturgeon) granted Legal Aid to fight his embezzlement charge, really
KenL
Tour Rookie
Saw that, ridiculous.
RichA
Well-known member
I regularly eat and drink in cafes, pubs, golf clubs and get fish n chips once a fortnight. I don't think I've ever been asked if I have allergies by anyone other than medical professionals.
I'm irritated that others seem to be getting special treatment.
I'm irritated that others seem to be getting special treatment.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Maybe trying to kill you off ?
