Some Classic DYKWIA Behaviour in T5 North Galleries
Aug 27, 2018, 5:10 pm
#46
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The reason why most people behave is because social norms ensure self-policing.
It doesn't seem crime of the century to unplug. You maybe match his lack of social etiquette, but worst come to worst they can be plugged back in.
Overall, it's just amusing. Dude should learn how to interact in society or at least be slightly embarrased and think twice next time.
It doesn't seem crime of the century to unplug. You maybe match his lack of social etiquette, but worst come to worst they can be plugged back in.
Overall, it's just amusing. Dude should learn how to interact in society or at least be slightly embarrased and think twice next time.
Aug 27, 2018, 6:12 pm
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Seems hardly a day goes by on this forum without someone posting a negative story about a fellow traveller.
I wonder why that should be?
I wonder why that should be?
Aug 27, 2018, 6:38 pm
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I have to agree here 2 wrongs don’t make a right and the OP does look a bit on the childish side.
If I really wanted to charged my devices I’d have moved.. I’m taking it the lounge wasn’t rammed.
The lackmof working chargin points points is a big problem in the lounges. This should be fed back to customer services or BA on Twitter. It would be great to see a bank or two of the lockable charging cupboards that we can put our device in.
In GF I tend to go to the work zone st the back by the champagne bar near customer services and use one of the higher shelves to use two plugs to charge my iPhone and iPad so forgo a more comfortable seat.
I think demeanour in a situation can help.
I recently travelled on a busy Sunday afternoon train from the coast to London. There was one person taking up a seat with his luggage, I first asked him if he wouldn’t mind moving his luggage to the vestibule behind us (that would be visible) they said they wouldn’t be comfortable doing that, I then asked them if I could have their seat then on this packed train if they wanted to use one seat for the luggage. They agreed. I am glad that they did as I have no idea what my next move would have been.
Similarly in a busy lounge if a a group of 2 were taking up 6 seats on 3 sofas around a table I would have no hesitation in asking them firmly so others could hear which four of these six seats are not being used. This would hopefully discourage any resistance. A big cause of these issues is the layout/facilities of the lounges which isn’t great and needs to be fed back.
If I really wanted to charged my devices I’d have moved.. I’m taking it the lounge wasn’t rammed.
The lackmof working chargin points points is a big problem in the lounges. This should be fed back to customer services or BA on Twitter. It would be great to see a bank or two of the lockable charging cupboards that we can put our device in.
In GF I tend to go to the work zone st the back by the champagne bar near customer services and use one of the higher shelves to use two plugs to charge my iPhone and iPad so forgo a more comfortable seat.
I think demeanour in a situation can help.
I recently travelled on a busy Sunday afternoon train from the coast to London. There was one person taking up a seat with his luggage, I first asked him if he wouldn’t mind moving his luggage to the vestibule behind us (that would be visible) they said they wouldn’t be comfortable doing that, I then asked them if I could have their seat then on this packed train if they wanted to use one seat for the luggage. They agreed. I am glad that they did as I have no idea what my next move would have been.
Similarly in a busy lounge if a a group of 2 were taking up 6 seats on 3 sofas around a table I would have no hesitation in asking them firmly so others could hear which four of these six seats are not being used. This would hopefully discourage any resistance. A big cause of these issues is the layout/facilities of the lounges which isn’t great and needs to be fed back.
Aug 27, 2018, 6:39 pm
#49
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I'm surprised this ended with the guy quietly walking away. This has all the potential for words if not fists.
Aug 27, 2018, 6:54 pm
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Actually I don't think I was antisocial - you need to think Cause and Effect here and may be look at what was the cause of my having to take action? I had also asked him politely first. I feel sorry for you if you genuinely do not feel my action was justified.
I can't comment on how I would feel if the same happened to me because there is no way in a million years I would hog ALL the sockets in a bank when there were clearly others who wanted to use just one of them each. I really would not dream of such anti-social behaviour
I can't comment on how I would feel if the same happened to me because there is no way in a million years I would hog ALL the sockets in a bank when there were clearly others who wanted to use just one of them each. I really would not dream of such anti-social behaviour
How would you feel if someone moved your things?
Sorry, I agree with those that say what you did was wrong.
Aug 27, 2018, 7:19 pm
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Whilst he was anti social so were you. Actually I think you were the worst behaved.
How would you like it if other people came and moved or touched your stuff whilst you were getting some food and drink or went for a pee?
You wouldn't would you and I bet you'd even post on here about how your things were touched and how unacceptable it was.
How would you like it if other people came and moved or touched your stuff whilst you were getting some food and drink or went for a pee?
You wouldn't would you and I bet you'd even post on here about how your things were touched and how unacceptable it was.
Clearly, the gentleman who plugged all those devices in was the one not being courteous here.
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Aug 27, 2018, 8:26 pm
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When this fellow arrived all of the sockets were not being used so he used them. I've done that myself. I would have perhaps surrendered one if asked nicely but would be under no obligation to laggards who showed up after me.
Unplugging all of his devices and inviting others to use the sockets was foolish and immature. Messing with people's possessions is a very good way to get slapped in the mouth.
Unplugging all of his devices and inviting others to use the sockets was foolish and immature. Messing with people's possessions is a very good way to get slapped in the mouth.
Aug 27, 2018, 9:58 pm
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Did everyone in the lounge clap and cheer when you did it? 
Aug 27, 2018, 11:22 pm
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Whilst he was anti social so were you. Actually I think you were the worst behaved.
How would you like it if other people came and moved or touched your stuff whilst you were getting some food and drink or went for a pee?
You wouldn't would you and I bet you'd even post on here about how your things were touched and how unacceptable it was.
How would you like it if other people came and moved or touched your stuff whilst you were getting some food and drink or went for a pee?
You wouldn't would you and I bet you'd even post on here about how your things were touched and how unacceptable it was.
And it’s amusing to see someone patting themselves on the back thinking they stood up for themselves when in fact what they did was the very opposite. Rather than face someone for being inconsiderate and trying to reason with them. You were pathetic and spineless, lurked until they went to piss and interfered with their stuff.
The problem with passive aggressive is sooner or later you’ll encounter someone aggressive... who may take your stuff, unplug and toss it away or call a staff member and accuse you of interfering, damaging or stealing their property and demand a report be filed.
Aug 27, 2018, 11:26 pm
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Aug 27, 2018, 11:44 pm
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It’s better to not be aggressive at all. The OP raised the stakes when he acted passive aggressively (as opposed to the other chap who was just being rude). The risk (as others have said) is that someone else then reacts with actual aggressiveness .
Aug 27, 2018, 11:46 pm
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-James
Aug 28, 2018, 12:01 am
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Its severely passive aggressive...
And it’s amusing to see someone patting themselves on the back thinking they stood up for themselves when in fact what they did was the very opposite. Rather than face someone for being inconsiderate and trying to reason with them. You were pathetic and spineless, lurked until they went to piss and interfered with their stuff.
The problem with passive aggressive is sooner or later you’ll encounter someone aggressive... who may take your stuff, unplug and toss it away or call a staff member and accuse you of interfering, damaging or stealing their property and demand a report be filed.
I cannot help but be saddened that from the safety of the anonymity of the Internet we can all be so holier than thou. ,
Quite what any of this has to do with British Airways is quite beyond me, other than that they sell tickets to travel to boorish selfish oafs as well as people who are a bit less self centered.
I would not have started such a thread unless , hopefully, I hoped that the charge point Hog might read it. Judging from some of the gracious responses, I’m not certain that it hasn’t.