DYKWIA - The 2017 thread
#256
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: LON
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 128
Took him 5 days after the flight to tweet it, must have been chewing him up all week.
#257
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MME (midway between NCL and LBA)
Programs: BA Gold, AF/KL Gold, Hilton Gold, Nordic Choice Gold
Posts: 740
Had a wannabe Gordon Gekko at ARN on Wednesday afternoon. Chap was doing laps of the lounge with headphones on and phone held around 30 cm in front of his mouth boasting about the deal he was about to cut and how pleased it was that it was going to really ruin the career of some colleague of his.
He then goes back to check something at his sprawl of jacket/jumper/newspaper/bags taking up about 3 seats before going to get some food at the buffet.
He then takes the food to a separate location to eat while having another boastful (and loud) call with what appeared to be some junior back at the office.
Guy then decides to inform everyone that he needs a smoke and leaves the lounge for the smoking area with all his possessions still strewn all over the seats. I was actually half hoping that someone was going to nick his laptop when he was gone.
Very unpleasant individual.
He then goes back to check something at his sprawl of jacket/jumper/newspaper/bags taking up about 3 seats before going to get some food at the buffet.
He then takes the food to a separate location to eat while having another boastful (and loud) call with what appeared to be some junior back at the office.
Guy then decides to inform everyone that he needs a smoke and leaves the lounge for the smoking area with all his possessions still strewn all over the seats. I was actually half hoping that someone was going to nick his laptop when he was gone.
Very unpleasant individual.
#258
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,124
In the Lounge Etiquette context, there was a guy in the LGW FLounge with his quite nice leather carryon on the floor in frront of his feet in a quite confined space. Every time one of us went to get some food or drink, we had to step over his bloody bag. This scenario persisted for over an hour.
Could he have moved the bag to his side, to clear the path? Of course he could, the seats either side of him were empty.
I kept trying to kick the bag by accident, but failed dismally
Could he have moved the bag to his side, to clear the path? Of course he could, the seats either side of him were empty.
I kept trying to kick the bag by accident, but failed dismally
#259
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 6,349
In the Lounge Etiquette context, there was a guy in the LGW FLounge with his quite nice leather carryon on the floor in frront of his feet in a quite confined space. Every time one of us went to get some food or drink, we had to step over his bloody bag. This scenario persisted for over an hour.
Could he have moved the bag to his side, to clear the path? Of course he could, the seats either side of him were empty.
I kept trying to kick the bag by accident, but failed dismally
Could he have moved the bag to his side, to clear the path? Of course he could, the seats either side of him were empty.
I kept trying to kick the bag by accident, but failed dismally
#261
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wolverhampton
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriot Gold, Radisson Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,600
#262
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 7,543
A woman was having a conference call on speaker in the lounge in CPT. She was some way from where we were sitting, and after several minutes people all around were shrugging and rolling their eyes.
Mr W dug into his bag, walked over to her and courteously offered her some spare earphones. Presumably the other party also heard the offer. She looked puzzled, declined brusquely and then gestured him to go away.
As he walked back, several people stopped him to thank him for his efforts.
The call continued, much to many people's obvious irritation.
Funnily enough, it turned out that we boarded immediately behind her. As we ambled down and waited on the jetway she kept her eyes studiously forward. Did she have a conscience after all?
Mr W dug into his bag, walked over to her and courteously offered her some spare earphones. Presumably the other party also heard the offer. She looked puzzled, declined brusquely and then gestured him to go away.
As he walked back, several people stopped him to thank him for his efforts.
The call continued, much to many people's obvious irritation.
Funnily enough, it turned out that we boarded immediately behind her. As we ambled down and waited on the jetway she kept her eyes studiously forward. Did she have a conscience after all?
#263
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,965
A woman was having a conference call on speaker in the lounge in CPT. She was some way from where we were sitting, and after several minutes people all around were shrugging and rolling their eyes.
Mr W dug into his bag, walked over to her and courteously offered her some spare earphones. Presumably the other party also heard the offer. She looked puzzled, declined brusquely and then gestured him to go away.
As he walked back, several people stopped him to thank him for his efforts.
The call continued, much to many people's obvious irritation.
Funnily enough, it turned out that we boarded immediately behind her. As we ambled down and waited on the jetway she kept her eyes studiously forward. Did she have a conscience after all?
Mr W dug into his bag, walked over to her and courteously offered her some spare earphones. Presumably the other party also heard the offer. She looked puzzled, declined brusquely and then gestured him to go away.
As he walked back, several people stopped him to thank him for his efforts.
The call continued, much to many people's obvious irritation.
Funnily enough, it turned out that we boarded immediately behind her. As we ambled down and waited on the jetway she kept her eyes studiously forward. Did she have a conscience after all?
but talking to tablets, or phones held at a distance, seems to be everywhere - buses, tube, trains. Usually gormless youth: but not always ...
pS headphones would only have cut out the other side's contribution to the conversation.
#264
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: All over the place often South Wales and Lake District
Programs: BA Gold for Life
Posts: 4,547
I'm seeing more and more people speaking on the phone in public places with the loudspeaker on. It's an odd setup.
I think the headphones was a hint that she was bothering others, something that didn't bother her. Perhaps someone should have joined in the conversation in the conference call!
#265
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 7,543
While I didn't check, I'm pretty sure he realised that! Even cutting half the conversation would have been an improvement. And she might have wised up to the nuisance she was causing. Or not, as it turned out.
#266
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in a cabin
Posts: 6,513
The solution is to sit next to them and talk loudly with your companion or call someone on face time/video/skype and return the favour. That teaches them.
#267
Join Date: May 2016
Location: London WC1
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 430
I'm seeing more and more people speaking on the phone in public places with the loudspeaker on. It's an odd setup.
I think the headphones was a hint that she was bothering others, something that didn't bother her. Perhaps someone should have joined in the conversation in the conference call!
I think the headphones was a hint that she was bothering others, something that didn't bother her. Perhaps someone should have joined in the conversation in the conference call!
Oh I'm sorry - I assumed this was a public call.
#268
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: QR Gold, BAEC, Marriott Rewards Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,142
I've found an effective method is to say nothing, but sit reasonably close by visibly taking notes & nodding as if in agreement.
#269
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA GGL, UA Plat, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,380
#270
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Battleaxe Alliance
Posts: 22,126
Join the conversation loudly, pretending to be their competitor. That should end the call promptly