Lounge Behaviour - am I the only one disgusted..
Oct 20, 2014, 1:26 pm
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I'm sure you didn't know this (otherwise I'm sure you wouldn't have said it, even in jest), but all the Specials I know find this term quite offensive. Most of the long term Specials take it very seriously, it being exactly the same job as a regular officer but without pay. I would hardly call dealing with railway fatalities, serious assaults, drug dealers etc a pastime or hobby in any respect. It's a valuable civic voluntary duty, not just an excuse to drive cars really fast.
And the Honorary Police have been keeping things in order in Jersey for centuries, and still outnumber the States of jersey Police, I believe.
"So there you have it - lots of facts but nothing that jumps out and says “Day One” although I would like to believe that the Parish Police began to evolve in 1331." http://www.jerseyhonorarypolice.org/...out-us/history
(oops, I've gone OT again. Sorry)
Oct 20, 2014, 1:57 pm
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Respect ^
And the Honorary Police have been keeping things in order in Jersey for centuries, and still outnumber the States of jersey Police, I believe.
"So there you have it - lots of facts but nothing that jumps out and says “Day One” although I would like to believe that the Parish Police began to evolve in 1331." http://www.jerseyhonorarypolice.org/...out-us/history
(oops, I've gone OT again. Sorry)
And the Honorary Police have been keeping things in order in Jersey for centuries, and still outnumber the States of jersey Police, I believe.
"So there you have it - lots of facts but nothing that jumps out and says “Day One” although I would like to believe that the Parish Police began to evolve in 1331." http://www.jerseyhonorarypolice.org/...out-us/history
(oops, I've gone OT again. Sorry)
Being in close proximity to each other, delays, safety etc are all factors that stress people out, and the least people can do is be courteous to others and behave appropriately. Unfortunately, if you put these factors together (and mix with alcohol), people seem to forget.
On a brighter note, air travellers are much better behaved than rail travellers - probably for a number of reasons, including the price of a ticket and the consequences of being kicked off
Oct 20, 2014, 2:14 pm
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I'm sure you didn't know this (otherwise I'm sure you wouldn't have said it, even in jest), but all the Specials I know find this term quite offensive. Most of the long term Specials take it very seriously, it being exactly the same job as a regular officer but without pay. I would hardly call dealing with railway fatalities, serious assaults, drug dealers etc a pastime or hobby in any respect. It's a valuable civic voluntary duty, not just an excuse to drive cars really fast.
Oct 20, 2014, 2:43 pm
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I'm sure you didn't know this (otherwise I'm sure you wouldn't have said it, even in jest), but all the Specials I know find this term quite offensive. Most of the long term Specials take it very seriously, it being exactly the same job as a regular officer but without pay. I would hardly call dealing with railway fatalities, serious assaults, drug dealers etc a pastime or hobby in any respect. It's a valuable civic voluntary duty, not just an excuse to drive cars really fast.
Oct 20, 2014, 2:48 pm
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The other evening on the train home from London a very well spoken lady asked a youth to remove his feet from the seat. He ignored her. She repeated her request more forcibly and he kissed his teeth at her.
His feet remained on the seat.
It's a minefield. I know you see signs to keep your feet off but I don't know if it's legally enforceable. If people have no manners they have no manners.
His feet remained on the seat.
It's a minefield. I know you see signs to keep your feet off but I don't know if it's legally enforceable. If people have no manners they have no manners.
Oct 20, 2014, 2:57 pm
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Oct 20, 2014, 2:59 pm
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In reality, I think only very few of us would actually like to policed by someone like him! (and I think we are lucky that we are not).
Oct 20, 2014, 4:07 pm
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Oct 20, 2014, 7:32 pm
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Oct 20, 2014, 11:47 pm
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You have to be joking right?
do you actually think you have more entitlement to the lounge than pax in between flights?
so what if they fall asleep? sometimes long haul travel or starting at some ungodly hour is tiring
no one falls asleep with the intention of disturbing other people by snoring, if it offends your delicate ears, just move
I think its a bit much to expect everyone to be sat wide awake for your convenience
do you actually think you have more entitlement to the lounge than pax in between flights?
so what if they fall asleep? sometimes long haul travel or starting at some ungodly hour is tiring
no one falls asleep with the intention of disturbing other people by snoring, if it offends your delicate ears, just move
I think its a bit much to expect everyone to be sat wide awake for your convenience
Oct 21, 2014, 1:38 am
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Lounge Behaviour - am I the only one disgusted..
I've never understood why it's considered rude to sleep in a lounge. I had an hour's nap at Helsinki in the new quiet zone mentioned up thread. I took my shoes off, kept my socks and clothes on and wore an eyeshade, and my alarm was on vibrate rather than "loud".
I understand in Galleries at Heathrow that people will sprawl over 3/4 places on a sofa to sleep, but in the absence of any dedicated snooze zone, who can blame them?
I understand in Galleries at Heathrow that people will sprawl over 3/4 places on a sofa to sleep, but in the absence of any dedicated snooze zone, who can blame them?
Oct 21, 2014, 1:48 am
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Agree with most of what you said but when I was a late teen I'd spend hours searching for such a view. Now, many years later, if she's pretty I'll put up with it. Otherwise no, please cover up.
Now, many years later, if she's pretty I'll put up with it. Otherwise no, please cover up.