Featured Foul Language in Restaurant at Table Next to You - WWYD?

I would do likewise

I was taught as a social worker that if I am going to "err" it is far better to ERR on the side of the child than to not err at all! Good for you!

 

YOu are right.

After they left I talked with management, and they apologized and to there credit, they did go to the table four of five times to quiet them down. They finally gave them a check and asked them to leave.

But to my surpise, the manager tld me that corporate has asked their store managers to not remove customers who are paying and ordering. They need to do everything short of removal, unless a fight breaks out!

What a shame! The managers hands were tied!

 

You are brave....

Out here in California, it has approached the point that most of us are afraid to approach people like this for fear of them pulling a gun, or waiting in the parking lot to jump us and stab us! It is going on daily ut here, so most of us are not confronting unruly folks for our safety and that of our family.

Let's put it this way .... it was not a hill worth dying on that day!

 

Zaac - I say this out of love!

When was the last time you actually talked with someone who was itching for a fight?

Let me suggest you get a crash course in how people are today!

For five weeks, I went on two related FB groups that were developed for believers and atheists, humanists, skeptics and agnostics to discuss their differences.

As for the believers, we were all responding out of love and respect, but in return, I was hit with the most offensive language and comments, I can ever remember hearing! And to make a matter worse, the other unbelievers would jump in and defend their mates, and their entire purpose was to drive the believer off the topic and out of the group!

Today, it is growing seemingly tougher to talk in a cordial way to those who are contrary to you, and while praying for them is the right thing, talking with them has become a scary, ugly, in-your-face event. It is not worth it, and once again, out here in California; things are intimidating to say it mildly!

A few months back I was approached in a parking lot outside Burger King, and the man wanted money. I told him I had none to give. He yelled and said if you're going in there you got money "F&%#er!" I calmly told him all I have is a debit card.

He yelled back and said, " to get some cash back for me!" I said no, and asked him to leave me alone! Did he? No! He followed me into the restaurant and watched everything I did, trying to get as close to me as possible to see how I handled the transaction! The manager could see I was bothered and scared with his over aggressive attitude and stalking demeanor, and demanded he take a few step back and wait at the next customer wait line! He obeyed her, but mumbled more obscenities and glared at her. While we concluded my order, she called a junior staff over and asked them to call the police, and do it quietly.

The guy never ordered anything, but for five minutes, stood there and glared at me. When the manager brought my bag to the pick up window, she asked me to stay in the store until the cops got there. She said this guy was scaring her, and that she felt my safety was of concern to her!

The cops came, and I hurried to the car and left!

This world is a little more out of control than it once was, and I suggest to you that not everything is all rose-colored glasses, you suggest!

If you think, your words of love are so powerful, take a few weeks and visit some of the FB atheist groups and try to share the love of Jesus with them.

Jesus did say things would become like in the days of Noah, before He returned, and I think we are seeing the beginning of those days in and around our communities! Of course,I am only speaking of my local area in Cali, but I am not exaggerating when I say it is a jungle out there!

Sapper Woody was brave for doing what he did, but recently we have seen veterans gunned down and knifed for interfering in things they maybe should have stayed out of.

As for me, when the guy first cam at me out of the darkness in the parking lot, I had an uncanny fear, and began praying for my well being! .!. to it that I was safe! So, yes I prayed, but not for the guy, rather for my life and well being!

As for you and I .... I owe you an apology. I have been more than forceful in directing my comments to you as of late, but the truth is brother, I have grown tired of your scathing comments of judgement towards men and women on the board that I've come to know over the last 5 or six years. I am sorry if I came across aggressive regarding you, and will work to be more patient with you in the future! In return, I'd like similar forbearance on your behalf when it comes to your family here on the board! God bless you!!!! :thumbs:

 

Does that make you feel better?

I don't know you, but you are easily getting under my skin! We are not all able to do as you.

First, I did n't speak to the manager until they left. If you had the ability to read, you would see that others in the restaurant did speak to the manager, about it, though!

Secondly, it is not my job or the job of others to handle an unrult situation in a restaurant. You are ther for an enjyable meal, and not to break up an ugly situation!

Third, and most importantly, I have a severe neurological condition, and am in no way able to confront someone because if they got physically confrontational, I'd not be able to protect myself, and AGAIN, it was not my place to handle it! I pay taxes for police protection. I pay restauarants to assure the food is great and the atmosphere is civil!

So stop with the name calling, it is rude and meant to provke an argument, something you have been looking for since you jined this board, and I am not about to go one on one with someone who cant speak a sentence without insulting the person they are talking to!

WWJD with a person like you? He'd probably, more than liekly tell you He expected a lot more! :tear:

 

That is a great point!

I have no problem with their language [it shows that they are idiots on cyber space], but after a while the negative is overwhelming! I decided I could do so much more with people who want to talk Jesus, than those who want to use His name as an expletive.