Seat68 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have to admit I am the other way (not like that, although there isn't anything wrong with that) and I like small talk in shops/pubs. I like to be greeted at the door in shops, and advised properly. I expect that from retail assistants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think bars/pubs are slightly different. You're sort of expecting some sort of small talk so you go along with it. Shops: you just want a pair of jeans and **** off...to the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2013 I like to have the option. But I like the staff member to be able to take the hint that I don't want to talk to them if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) My Dad absolutely loathes small talk. So much so it's actually embarrassing to be out in public with him. He's such a rude fugger sometimes. We went to get a small van from Enterprise and there was a happy clappy chap behind the counter: Bloke: Gooood morning guys, how can I help you? Dad: Booking for Smith for a small van. Bloke: Absolutely we'll just get that prepared for you...going far today guys? Carrying much? Dad: Yeah, booking for Smith....? Bloke: Yeah, nearly ready for you. Where abouts are you going, got a long day ahead? Dad: *Turning to me* I just want our bloody booking. *Turns back* Ready? Bloke: O-o-o-o-k if you'll just sign here and Jeff here will take over. Said happy clappy bloke then proceeds to slink back to the office glancing back with utter disdain at my Dad. I'm kindof with yer dad on that one. He's the customer, if he wants to divulge his plans for the future it should be at his initiative, not at the urging of Mr Nosey. Edit: Ah, I see we are not alone in our view of the matter Of course it's a different matter if it's a saucy-looking woman asking the questions for a bit of a flirt. That form of customer service is to be encouraged. Edited August 1, 2013 by CrackpotForeigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 people that call their grandmother nan its gran and grandad in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2013 Bar staff is more genuine, they aren't really trying to sell you anything, its just to pass the time and in a local you normally know them anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2013 people that call their grandmother nan its gran and grandad in my book Here we go again. It's a Brummie thing, like "mom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2013 people that call their grandmother nan its gran and grandad in my book I had a gran (Dad's side) and a nan (Mam's side). Deal with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 people that call their grandmother nan its gran and grandad in my book I had a gran (Dad's side) and a nan (Mam's side). Deal with it This is the correct way. Though... wait... mam!?! I guess we're all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2013 Irish thing. We all have a mammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2013 Mam is an Irish (and possibly Northern too) thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 people that call their grandmother nan its gran and grandad in my book I had a gran (Dad's side) and a nan (Mam's side). Deal with it yep, same here. dad's side is gran, mum's side is nan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 The Sainsburys by me that I use every few days have started posting salesmen by the exit, everyday its either sky tv, the AA, credit cards, and then you have to dodge the car washers the have posted outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 its pushing 33 degrees at work at the moment, I know that there is no maximum working temprature but surely that is a little excessive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm the opposite. Our air con is **** at work, meaning the hotter it is outside, the colder it is in here. My fingers are blue at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 its pushing 33 degrees at work at the moment, I know that there is no maximum working temprature but surely that is a little excessive Pretend to go faint. Then be a bit disoriented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Car sunroofs. If I was looking for a car (which I am) it would be a put off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Mam is an Irish (and possibly Northern too) thing. And Ma is a Dublin thing. It's also the default answer to any slag "You're so shit at this game" "You're Ma" Edited August 1, 2013 by CVByrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Mam is an Irish (and possibly Northern too) thing. And Ma is a Dublin thing. It's also the default answer to any slag "You're so shit at this game" "You're Ma" I don't get it. Is this a simple "Your mum..." - the recipient realises that his mother is a whore and backs down. Or is it "You're mum" - the insulter accuses the recipient of being his mum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ahem, "Your Ma". And Ma is common Dublin. You wouldn't hear a Foxrock head calling for his Ma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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