"Thank you" - and Norfolk turkeys

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brisket

4 times this morning, when calling at the paper shop, chemists and other places,
I opened and held the door for someone. Yes 4 times! They marched, ambled, paraded and flounced through the door, but not one of them said "thank you."
I eventually get to the supermarket, and in busy and sometimes congested aisles I gave way and allowed others to pass a number of times. On 5 occasions the was no "thank you".
Why are people so bad-mannered?

Another random thought....why do they advertise "Norfolk turkeys"?
Is "Norfolk" the special selling point? Do Norfolk turkeys have something other turkeys do not?
Why not Yorkshire, or Scottish turkeys?

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CindsMember 10 yearsMemoriam

That's one thing that really gets to me, people with no manners. I used to work behind the bar in a nightclub and would refuse to serve anyone if they didn't say please when they ordered a drink

12/16/106:11 AM

MathematicsMember

Funny you should make this topic, because lately I've noticed an increase in good manners from the public. I've been out shopping all week, and the amount of "thank you"s and "sorry"s I've recieved is astonishing. Whether it be holding a door, giving way, picking up a dropped item, etc

I figured it's because it's Christmas, but now I'm wondering if it's more of an area based thing.

12/16/106:20 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

Oh there were good manners about too.

I was just struck by the lack of common courtesy in some instances.

12/16/106:22 AM

Karma_Member

I'm quite a vocal person (don't faint with shock) and when that's happened to me, no matter how old the person is, I say "Oh thank you! Don't mind me love, I've just got all day to stand here like a muppet holding the door open for you".

12/16/106:26 AM

Karma_Member

Haven't pondered the Norfolk thing, but will have a bash at that later.

12/16/106:28 AM

Former Member

Some people these days don't know what manners are brisket

Irks me too.

12/16/106:30 AM

DirtyprettygirlthingMember

Norfolk is all pig farms, turkey farms & jewellery shops!

Fact!

12/16/106:32 AM

Former Member

I want a Norfolk Gold

Are these under the counter or what?

12/16/106:32 AM

DemantoidMember

I detest people who barge through doors without saying thanks to the person who has opened it. Happens a lot in my big office building - sometimes I feel like I ought to be wearing a peaked cap and gold braid epaulettes. Rude buggers!

12/16/106:32 AM

Karma_Member

Drives me round the bend too. Manners cost nothing but will take you a long way!

12/16/106:32 AM

PeterCatMember

Reference:

Haven't pondered the Norfolk thing, but will have a bash at that later.

12/16/106:34 AM

TempsMember

I always say 'You're welcome your royal highness' as they pass me

As for the turkey...maybe you've Norfolk Enchants of getting a juicier one

@ the father ted pic

12/16/106:36 AM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

I find the problem is judging whether they are actually going to say a late 'thank you', before accidentally sticking your foot out, slightly.

Norfolk Turkeys have a slightly different gobble.

12/16/107:50 AM

Smarting ButtocksMember

Maybe christmas brings out the worst in us. Today while cruising a car park for a space there were lots of irate drivers around. A white van man nipped into a space a BMW driver had been indicating he was waiting for - They argued for a good few minutes while the BMW driver missed out of a few spaces which opened up in this area.

12/16/108:05 AM

TriggersMember

Brisket I can relate to what you are saying.

What really really really bugs me too is when, having given way to let a driver pass, he/she coasts on by without a look. What happened to the courtesy wave on the road?

12/16/108:05 AM

TriggersMember

"maybe you've Norfolk Enchants of getting a juicier one"

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Temps!

12/16/108:08 AM

TriggersMember

"Norfolk Turkeys have a slightly different gobble"

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...and a bigger wattle

12/16/108:12 AM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

Oow this annoys me too! I can't stand bad manners and it happens more and more often.

Lol@the turkey comments

Temps you ever heard of the band "Norfolk 'n' good"? I'm sure they're Dubs.

12/16/108:19 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

Reference: Triggers

What really really really bugs me too is when, having given way to let a driver pass, he/she coasts on by without a look.

I agree Triggers.
On a more positive note, I like it when a motorist allows a slow pedestrian to cross in front of them. This can include bus drivers too, even in the bus station.
I like it when the pedestrian acknowledges thanks to the driver in some way, and the driver acknowledges back. Sometimes, accompanied by a smile.
This is freshin my mind because conditions underfoot in my area recently have been difficult, and a bit of tolerance and patience.has been required

12/16/108:24 AM

liverbirdMember 10 years

Annoys me too! If you had seen me about brisket I would have thanked you

I don't drive but I always give a little wave when a car stops for me!

12/16/108:26 AM

TriggersMember

Reference: Brisket

On a more positive note, I like it when a motorist allows a slow pedestrian to cross in front of them. This can include bus drivers too, even in the bus station. I like it when the pedestrian acknowledges thanks to the driver in some way, and the driver acknowledges back. Sometimes, accompanied by a smile. This is freshin my mind because conditions underfoot in my area recently have been difficult, and a bit of tolerance and patience.has been required

You and I Brisket - singing from the same hymn sheet!

12/16/108:28 AM

Former Member

We're on the same wavelength Brisket

On my way to college, there's a very narrow path just before you get there. I'm fed up with students from there 3 deep expecting me to walk in the road so they can continue their conversation 3 deep rather than having the manners to give way and walk one behind the other - nowt wrong with walking like ducks

as I'm sure our own lovely Ducky will confirm

12/16/108:41 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

It drives me mad too Brisket.... manners cost nothing, as my mum drilled into me. And another thing that annoys me is when people stand chatting and blocking the aisles of the supermarket, even when they can see that you want to get through.

On more than one occasion I have been sorely tempted to bump into them with my trolley..... purely by accident of course

12/16/108:51 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

I wonder what reaction I would get if I went into a butchers shop and asked for a "non-Norfolk turkey."

12/16/109:30 AM

Karma_Member

Peter Cat

12/16/109:43 AM

Former Member

My turkey is coming from a local farm - it is a free range bronze - as far as I am aware Norfolk was not involved.

12/16/109:46 AM

Former Member

Prams.

Can I go there....

12/16/109:48 AM

Yogi19Member 10 years

My parents taught us that good manners cost nothing.
Rude, ignorant and ill-mannered people make me mad.

12/16/1010:02 AM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Well I always say thank you if someone holds a door open for me.I find most folk do the same to me.I'm in Glasgow,you get folk chatting to you at bus stops on the bus etc.Wee Glagow grannies etc like a good blether.

12/16/1010:48 AM

Former Member

LOL. When I hold the door open for someone and get no thanks, I say quite loudly.......thankyou is the word you're looking for

12/16/1012:41 PM

Former Member

Cant stand people blocking the supermarket aisles too, hate bad manners in general. Been having visions of a Scottish turkey wearing the kilt and playing the bagpipes

Think i am cracking up

12/16/1012:45 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

Skylark....

12/16/1012:51 PM

Former Member

PMSL! Sky

12/16/1012:55 PM

Former Member

12/16/1012:56 PM

RexiMember 10 years

I once stopped a woman who didn't say thank you to me, and asked her if she would mind saying thank you as I was trying to teach my children (who were with me at the time) good manners.

Her face

12/16/101:02 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

LOL.... nice one Rexi

12/16/101:46 PM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

Lol Rexi, i might try that one!

12/16/102:03 PM

TempsMember

Jen, yeah, I've heard of that band alright, but under a different name...Boyzone

Triggs, I can't claim all the credit, it used to be a username on C4

12/17/103:12 AM

TriggersMember

Reference: La Temps

Triggs, I can't claim all the credit, it used to be a username on C4

I remember that FM. I'm sure' Norfolk Enchants' would have laughed at your post too!

12/17/104:38 AM

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