The New Woodshed

newposterguy · 07-22-2019, 07:18 AM

I don't recall anyone saying their dinner was ruined over a stranger wearing a hat, just that societal norms and decorum have declined.

It is well within a restaurant's power to post and enforce basic dining etiquette standards, and for those who are not dressed appropriately or have small children to be steered into the pub.

I guess it boils down to expecting people to do the right thing, and as a society, we fall short on some of the basics. If you have ever had the table next to the blowhard loudly talking on a cell phone at a restaurant or a child allowed to cry for longer than fifteen seconds, you know what I mean.

Biggd · 07-22-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by newposterguy

I don't recall anyone saying their dinner was ruined over a stranger wearing a hat, just that societal norms and decorum have declined.

It is well within a restaurant's power to post and enforce basic dining etiquette standards, and for those who are not dressed appropriately or have small children to be steered into the pub.

I guess it boils down to expecting people to do the right thing, and as a society, we fall short on some of the basics. If you have ever had the table next to the blowhard loudly talking on a cell phone at a restaurant or a child allowed to cry for longer than fifteen seconds, you know what I mean.

Dress codes in schools and in the work place has changed so it's to be expected in a restaurant, IMO. Even in the Woodshed where it's in a resort area.

mcdude · 07-22-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by newposterguy

If you have ever had the table next to the blowhard loudly talking on a cell phone at a restaurant

.....and having the most ridiculous conversation. I get up and move if possible. What ever happened to bringing your phone conversation outside or to the lobby?

FlyingScot · 07-22-2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

.....and having the most ridiculous conversation. I get up and move if possible. What ever happened to bringing your phone conversation outside or to the lobby?

A better approach:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtdpJlZ07u4

Phantom · 07-22-2019, 01:41 PM

Now THAT's funny ………

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newposterguy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I don't recall anyone saying their dinner was ruined over a stranger wearing a hat, just that societal norms and decorum have declined. It is well within a restaurant's power to post and enforce basic dining etiquette standards, and for those who are not dressed appropriately or have small children to be steered into the pub. I guess it boils down to expecting people to do the right thing, and as a society, we fall short on some of the basics. If you have ever had the table next to the blowhard loudly talking on a cell phone at a restaurant or a child allowed to cry for longer than fifteen seconds, you know what I mean.

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