The Compers Inn - Part 22

Munchkim

Munchkim

I'm listening to (kind of) right now......don't you just love ipods on shuffle, they throw out the weirdest combinations of tracks!:rotfl:

cistolic

Has anyone else received Alenska email. Mine has every customers email addy starting with c. Some of you are on it. Have sent message to them complaining.

nikkit72

morning all

not been in for a while ,

been reading this thread

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/447437/mystery-shopper-possible-farud-help/showthread.php?t=447437

its a bit shocking , i can't believe people are still falling for these scams

went for my first midwife appointment on tuesday and she heard the heart beat she now thinks i may be more gone than previously thought , have dating scan on wednesday so will know for sure then

Splodz

Where is the time going today? Never mind... I'm having a nice day so it doesn't matter!

Have booked a hotel in London for a couple of nights in October. Went for one of the Lastminute.com "top secret" ones, although there is a list on here of what they all are so not a surprise! So that's two short breaks to look forward to now, one in Stratford and one in London. Excellent.

Went into town to get lunch from the bakers... the in laws are here at the moment putting in a new front fence with OH (the old one is rotten) so I'll wait until they've gone to get the cakes out!!

Yea I got that email too cistolic and am just about to complain too.

Splodz

Came across this on Trip Advisor (as in this is REAL advice to foreign travellers coming to the UK).


UK Etiquette

• Avoid controversial and highly subjective lines of conversation if you do not know the people you are talking to that well. Religion, race, homophobia, and criticism of government are ones to avoid, especially if you are only after a quick natter and not a 3 hour lecture .
• Avoid the middle finger or reverse peace signal (known as the V or two fingers) whilst in the UK, unless you are intent on making your feelings known about someone's presence. Accompanied by the words "Yeah, mate, do one", you have an effective way of being all alone.
• It should go without saying, but 'please' after you ask for something, and 'thank you' upon receipt are two phrases you should use. People can get offended when these are not used and may not be forthcoming the second time round.
• When you first meet someone, a firm handshake and verbal greeting such as 'Hi, I'm (your first name), how are you?', usually breaks the ice well and makes people amenable. A limp handshake is perceived as rude and insincere. Using a fake hand is a poor effort. Using someone else's hand is sheer laziness.
• When talking or listening to someone, a decent amount of eye contact is a good idea. It shows interest and sincerity in the conversation. Don't stare at people, however, unless you're "interested" in them. Even then, do not stare, it makes you look like a stalker.
• Do not discuss the cost of your possessions, how much your holiday cost etc when first getting to know people. It's not an important subject.
• Smoking in all indoor public places (this includes platforms at train stations) in the UK is now illegal. Do not light up unless you are outside or in a designated smoking shelter. If you do light up in a shopping mall, pub or cinema, for example, you will find yourself thrown out rather swiftly and could get yourself fined £50 or even arrested.
• Avoid talking loudly on your mobile/cell phone in a quieter public place, such as a library or museum. The curator or librarian will beckon you and tap on the "Quiet, please. Mobile phones should be switched off" sign. This is the ultimate humiliation for any visitor and is embarassing for a native to have to witness.
• The two classic signs a person would like to be left alone are reading a newspaper or listening to music through headphones. This means do not start probing their nostrils with a car aerial or braiding their long flowing British hair for them.
• In the UK, people like to be on first name terms almost immediately as a way of breaking the ice and opening up discussion, and just possibly, becoming a friend. Awwww! Sweet!
• If you are addressed as "Sir" or "Madam", it will generally indicated you are in a formal environment and you should behave as such. No inhalation of drugs or dancing on the table tops, thank you...
• When eating in the UK, it is usual to use cutlery (fork, knife and spoon) in order to get food from plate to mouth. There are some popular meals, however, that don't need cutlery. You'll know which ones when you see them.
• Belching, burping and breaking wind are considered rude during a meal. If it's heard, excuse yourself. If you are aware of a loud one building, leave the room. The British generally prefer to taste their food and not your gaseous emissions.
• When you enter or exit a room or building and someone is following you, it is well received for you to hold the door for them.
• On escalators and moving pavements, stand to the right and walk to the left, as a general rule.
• When getting off or on a public transport vehicle, you should allow people to disembark before you board.
• When waiting in line for an ATM, stand a good few paces behind the person using the ATM ,to afford them privacy whilst carrying out their transaction.
• Try to move with the flow of pedestrians when walking in a crowded area. If you need to cut across, try to wait for a reasonable gap or feign medical issues, grab a travelling partner and shout "He/she's going to be sick" whilst wading through the quickly parting tide. If you cut someone up, apologise and move on.
• If you are travelling on public transport and seated in the designated seats, you will be asked by the driver to give up your seat if a pregnant woman or a person with reduced mobility should board. It is a legal requirement that you comply. The best advice is to offer your seat to these people before having to be asked.
• Never share your personal and/or bank details with strangers or your children, both groups can have a nasty habit of taking advantage.
• When you join a queue, make sure you join it at the back and wait your turn. If the end of the queue is not obvious, ask someone in the line. The natives turn into big gooey monsters if you cut in. Not pleasant.
• If you are lost or need directions, just ask. So long as you ask politely, most people will be as helpful as they can. Do use your discretion and avoid the "dodgy" types, as you would elsewhere.

Now you know! :rotfl: :rotfl:

(From here - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g186216-s606/United-Kingdom:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html)

madmonster

i'm back on my vimto horse again. At the moment I'm aiming votes at myself (obviously), Tom Kitten (my dad!), Munchkim, Toni and Tulip. I'm not voting down anyone. If you're an mser and want a vote please let me know either by pm or on here what you've logged as and I will be more than happy to vote for you too. I'm quite determined on this now as I can't stand unfair play, so should be able to throw you a few votes. I won't vote for more than ten people though.

melvis

Hi everyone

Got quite a few comps done :T only those posted the last 2 days left now so will do them tomorrow. Off out with OH now, pub for a few drinkies then a surprise birthday bbq for his cousin's DH ... have no idea when I'll return or in what state so will probably see you all tomorrow :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Have nice days and nights everyone

Oooh forgot to say, OH's signed Robert Rankin books came today :T have taken some photos so will post them tomorrow on here and the GG forums xxx

madmonster

Glad they arrived safely. Hope your OH doesn't take the lots of love with any offence... Robert thought they were for a girlie... I managed to catch him before he did the second one. (He's quite a one for the ladies!)

melvis

madmonster wrote: »

Glad they arrived safely. Hope your OH doesn't take the lots of love with any offence... Robert thought they were for a girlie... I managed to catch him before he did the second one. (He's quite a one for the ladies!)

Oooh I was just nipping over to GG to PM you to let you know they got here safely but you're here now He doesn't seem to have taken the Lots of Love in any offence at all :rotfl::rotfl: he probably appreciates it from Lord Rankin :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Thanks again Madmonster xxx