Topic: Things you find..weird

[Crimson]

Continuing the review-theme above...

I'm always dismayed by people posting reviews, only commenting on the delivery time of their item, not its fit or quality. That is irrelevant for me, particularly when I don't know the brand/exactly what I want and I sort on highest rated 

[I've been a good boy]

People sobbing their eyes out over the queen, weird behaviour especially when you never knew her.

Weirdest one is the email we all received at work this morning "For anyone overcome with grief and want to have a chat, the bereavement team is on hand to help you through this difficult time"

[SamLad]

People sobbing their eyes out over the queen, weird behaviour especially when you never knew her.

Weirdest one is the email we all received at work this morning "For anyone overcome with grief and want to have a chat, the bereavement team is on hand to help you through this difficult time"

well what do you expect, working for Snowflake Industries?

[Elzar]

People sobbing their eyes out over the queen, weird behaviour especially when you never knew her.

Weirdest one is the email we all received at work this morning "For anyone overcome with grief and want to have a chat, the bereavement team is on hand to help you through this difficult time"

Times of mass mourning, or death of a high profiled person, even if you're not directly upset about the queen, can often trigger other sadness and grief within people. I don't think offering an already set up service is that weird, it's just part of being a decent employer and letting people know the service is available.

[Mumm-Ra]

what an alley oop this was

Coming home on the bus today and gazing out the window I saw a guy pulling a small cage on wheels with a very colourful parakeet or parrot in it. Just going about his business I suppose. Very weird but kind of cool too. I was exhausted so maybe I imagined it.

Maybe you dozed off and were dreaming of a cockatoo.

A woman goes to the Doctors because there's something wrong 'down there.'
The Doctor examines her and says... "Ah yes, there's something wrong with your averies."
"Don't you mean my ovaries?" She asked.
"No, I mean your averies; I can see you've had a cockatoo in there."

get this in the joke thread now

[Millie]

Times of mass mourning, or death of a high profiled person, even if you're not directly upset about the queen, can often trigger other sadness and grief within people. I don't think offering an already set up service is that weird, it's just part of being a decent employer and letting people know the service is available.

Yes - I lost my own Mum only a few weeks ago and I have been finding today really hard.  I'm sure I won't be alone in this.

[tubby]

People sobbing their eyes out over the queen, weird behaviour especially when you never knew her.

Would you say the same to Liverpool fans sobbing when one of ours dies?

[ToneLa]

I dunno if it's young people or happy people or if it's me being the weirdo (probably all)

But easily 95% of the conversation of my colleagues that isn't work is food - always food, then it's TV shows

it's barely ever anything else - the Queen dying got one mention which is fair - you mention something on a different topic altogether and someone will go "I thought you said BLT!" "oh I love BLT" "I don't like bacon but I could go for a Subway" "no I'm Maccies, McFlurries are great"

does everything think about food this much? I mean I eat, I cook curries from scratch n did chilli yesterday

but if you post, say, five times in a week about lovin' McFlurries what does it say about you?

[afc tukrish]

I dunno if it's young people or happy people or if it's me being the weirdo (probably all)

But easily 95% of the conversation of my colleagues that isn't work is food - always food, then it's TV shows

it's barely ever anything else - the Queen dying got one mention which is fair - you mention something on a different topic altogether and someone will go "I thought you said BLT!" "oh I love BLT" "I don't like bacon but I could go for a Subway" "no I'm Maccies, McFlurries are great"

does everything think about food this much? I mean I eat, I cook curries from scratch n did chilli yesterday

but if you post, say, five times in a week about lovin' McFlurries what does it say about you?

That you're a McFuckhead?

[oldman]

I find people who leave one star reviews for shops a bit weird

My wife has a teddy bear shop and someone left a one star review because she didn't find a bear to suit - looking at this woman's other reviews it seems she is a serial one star reviewer and has left dozens of them for various shops - she even left a one a star review for a service station ffs - said it was a soul less place - what the f*uck does she expect from a service station

[moondog]

I find people who leave one star reviews for shops a bit weird

My wife has a teddy bear shop and someone left a one star review because she didn't find a bear to suit - looking at this woman's other reviews it seems she is a serial one star reviewer and has left dozens of them for various shops - she even left a one a star review for a service station ffs - said it was a soul less place - what the f*uck does she expect from a service station

Yeah this kind of behaviour has a real impact on small business, a few 1 star reviews and the rating drops considerably, just because some Karen didn’t like the colour scheme in the toilet or some such reason. Whatever happened to “if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all”

[KillieRed]

Those people have gone out of their way to do that. They must get some kind of buzz from it.

[So… Howard Philips]

Yeah this kind of behaviour has a real impact on small business, a few 1 star reviews and the rating drops considerably, just because some Karen didn’t like the colour scheme in the toilet or some such reason. Whatever happened to “if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all”

There’s nothing wrong with constructive criticism or to highlight poor service or misleading claims but some people go out if their way, consistently, to leave poor reviews.

A few years ago my wife was looking to book a hotel in Rome. One review concerned the poor quality of a chicken dish. The hotel responded by asking the poster if the dish was so bad why did they order it the next night.

Radio silence from the poster.

[reddebs]

There’s nothing wrong with constructive criticism or to highlight poor service or misleading claims but some people go out if their way, consistently, to leave poor reviews.

A few years ago my wife was looking to book a hotel in Rome. One review concerned the poor quality of a chicken dish. The hotel responded by asking the poster if the dish was so bad why did they order it the next night.

Radio silence from the poster.

That reminds me of a similar incident with a new client we had at a salon I worked at. 

They'd responded negatively to each survey question about being kept waiting, not being offered refreshments or magazines, their colour left on too long, being left unattended at the backwash etc.

Unbeknown to them we had CCTV everywhere in the salon and could rebuke every complaint they'd made on social media if they didn't retract them.

They sure don't like being found out and made to look silly 😁

[So… Howard Philips]

That reminds me of a similar incident with a new client we had at a salon I worked at. 

They'd responded negatively to each survey question about being kept waiting, not being offered refreshments or magazines, their colour left on too long, being left unattended at the backwash etc.

Unbeknown to them we had CCTV everywhere in the salon and could rebuke every complaint they'd made on social media if they didn't retract them.

They sure don't like being found out and made to look silly 😁

Surprised they didn’t bleat that you’d invaded the privacy by actually catching them out in their blatant lies.

[reddebs]

Surprised they didn’t bleat that you’d invaded the privacy by actually catching them out in their blatant lies.

They could try even though there were signs everywhere but they forget that when their main focus is having a whinge usually in the hope of getting a refund.

[Ghost Town]

Unbeknown to them we had CCTV everywhere in the salon

Flippin 'eck Debs! I'd better make sure I've done me hair before I come to your salon. Oh, hang on...

[SamLad]

the other day I was walking through a bus station just as a couple of packed buses unloaded.  walking straight towards me in the crowd was a pretty big/burly guy, about 40ish I guess. 

I noticed he was carrying his dog, and talking quietly into its ear as he made his way through the crowd.  I love dogs and immediately thought "ah, jeez, poor dog must be scared of all the people so he's picked it up to calm it down. good on yer, mate".

then as we passed each other I took a closer look to see what kind of dog it was. wasn't what I expected.

it was a stuffed toy dog. 

[I've been a good boy]

I saw a grown woman today in Asda walking around with one of these ultra realistic baby dolls. Had to stare for a good 20 seconds to see if it was real as it just wasn't moving. Very creepy.

[liverbloke]

the other day I was walking through a bus station just as a couple of packed buses unloaded.  walking straight towards me in the crowd was a pretty big/burly guy, about 40ish I guess. 

I noticed he was carrying his dog, and talking quietly into its ear as he made his way through the crowd.  I love dogs and immediately thought "ah, jeez, poor dog must be scared of all the people so he's picked it up to calm it down. good on yer, mate".

then as we passed each other I took a closer look to see what kind of dog it was. wasn't what I expected.

it was a stuffed toy dog.

i didn't know that was you that passed me samlad - you should've let on 

btw - the dog was fine

[Elzar]

I saw a grown woman today in Asda walking around with one of these ultra realistic baby dolls. Had to stare for a good 20 seconds to see if it was real as it just wasn't moving. Very creepy.

A woman like that used to come into the hospital I worked in. She would carry the doll and treat it as a real baby the whole time.

That was 2/3 years ago or so though, I'd have thought it would be a toddler by now.

[SamLad]

i didn't know that was you that passed me samlad - you should've let on 

btw - the dog was fine

ah great - good to know.

erm .... I didn't want to say this, but while we're chatting - you don't half need a shower y'know.

[markedasred]

I find people who leave one star reviews for shops a bit weird

My wife has a teddy bear shop and someone left a one star review because she didn't find a bear to suit - looking at this woman's other reviews it seems she is a serial one star reviewer and has left dozens of them for various shops - she even left a one a star review for a service station ffs - said it was a soul less place - what the f*uck does she expect from a service station

I would mention that in a reply to the feedback, their one star propensity, or even ask the site to remove it, or even them completely. They are messing with someones livelihood with their venomous behaviour.

[liverbloke]

ah great - good to know.

erm .... I didn't want to say this, but while we're chatting - you don't half need a shower y'know.

kin el - i had one last november 

[SamLad]

kin el - i had one last november 

one shower every birthday is pushing it a bit I think. 

[John C]

One of the great things about joining RAWK was being able to reminisce about old games and going to Anfield. I've told a few stories on here about how we use to go as kids in '74 - '77. The early glory years. Unfortunately one of them died years ago, but I've often wondered about the lads I use to go with. We'd set off about 10 in the morning and be at the ground for 12. Most often first in the queue for wherever we'd want to stand that day. The days really were boss.

I bumped in to one of them in the pub yesterday, it was great to see him. Fucking hell he looked old though, haha. I said remember when we use to go the match and how we'd get 3 buses to Anfield? He couldn't remember.

I was like, wtf, we had boss days. Don't you remember us collecting vouchers for the Derby of loads in the ground and selling them in school - and he couldn't remember.

Fucking hell, honestly. I didn't even get to tell him the was at the St Etienne game.

I treasure those memories.
Up the Reds.

[reddebs]

^^

People remember things differently depending on how they viewed their life at that time.

My sister's always reminiscing about great things from our childhood and teenage years, especially about my dad, yet I don't remember any of it like she does.

For me it's how nasty and spiteful he was with everyone, could never see the good in people, humiliating me in front of strangers, friends and colleagues.

Never allowing anyone a different opinion to him, being sexist, homophobic and racist.  Constantly being reminded that as a female I was a 2nd class citizen.

Apparently it should all be ignored as "it's your dad, you know how he is".  Or "you're so alike that's why you clash".

No it's because I challenged him and he didn't like it.

[redbyrdz]

How super religious many football players are. Or maybe just how overly public they make their religion, especially the Christian ones. There are usually more bible psalms in the social media posts from our Brazilian players than in an average Sunday mass.

[SamLad]

I find it weird that so many ppl - likely the majority I'd say - walk 20-plus yards away from their car before locking it with the remote.

why - when it's easier to just push a button on the door as you climb out?
using the remote unnecessarily just runs the battery down and new ones (in my experience anyhow) are a pain in the bum to insert.

when remotes first came in, it was a bit of pose for many I guess, but jeez you're not impressing anyone now!

[Wabaloolah]

They are the fellas with the chastity cages on. They have to sit.

Can I ask how you know that?

[SamLad]

Can I ask how you know that?

you need to request a refund on that speed-reading course, mate. 

[AndyInVA]

I find people who leave one star reviews for shops a bit weird

My wife has a teddy bear shop and someone left a one star review because she didn't find a bear to suit - looking at this woman's other reviews it seems she is a serial one star reviewer and has left dozens of them for various shops - she even left a one a star review for a service station ffs - said it was a soul less place - what the f*uck does she expect from a service station

fucks sake, dont get me started

some guy called me up for his employer to get a quote for some work done at their office

I quickly cut him off saying I was too busy and couldnt quote.  I didnt tell him I absolutely hate his employer and there is no way in the world I would work for him.

he gives me a 1 star review on google. at the time it was my only review and we are not really in the review type business but I did look a bit of a twat for a while.

i really wanted to reply that he was not complaining about price, not the service, , that I didnt waste any of his time, but I had in fact hurt his feelings by cutting him off on the phone

absolute twat of a guy

[SamLad]

kinda off topic but your post reminded me of a call I got asking to give an ex-employee of mine a reference.

I'd fired the guy for incompetence and he knew it clearly.  why TF he named me as a reference I don't know.

[TepidT2O]

kinda off topic but your post reminded me of a call I got asking to give an ex-employee of mine a reference.

I'd fired the guy for incompetence and he knew it clearly.  why TF he named me as a reference I don't know.

Happens to me quite often…

People who left 7 or 8 years ago and seem to have forgotten that they were pushed out because they were incompetent.  But still use me as a reference… it’s dead weird

[SamLad]

Happens to me quite often…

People who left 7 or 8 years ago and seem to have forgotten that they were pushed out because they were incompetent.  But still use me as a reference… it’s dead weird

yeah ... I forgot to say though this was within 2 weeks of him going.

[reddebs]

^^

You're not allowed to give a bad reference but you can refuse to give one entirely so it's very rare or totally stupid to give an ex employer as a character reference if they were sacked.

Most ex employer references are usually just to confirm they worked for or with you, that the dates and timescale of the employment is correct and their job title/role is correct.

[Elmo!]

^^

You're not allowed to give a bad reference but you can refuse to give one entirely so it's very rare or totally stupid to give an ex employer as a character reference if they were sacked.

Most ex employer references are usually just to confirm they worked for or with you, that the dates and timescale of the employment is correct and their job title/role is correct.

I think you can give a bad reference, it's just you open yourself up to legal trouble if you say something libellous, so employers tend to not give bad references and just refuse or give very basic references (just confirming that said person did work there from x date to y date), rather than bother to run any bad reference past their legal teams etc.

[Crosby Nick]

^^

You're not allowed to give a bad reference but you can refuse to give one entirely so it's very rare or totally stupid to give an ex employer as a character reference if they were sacked.

Most ex employer references are usually just to confirm they worked for or with you, that the dates and timescale of the employment is correct and their job title/role is correct.

That’s what I always thought too. It’s not that weird is it?

[SamLad]

^^

You're not allowed to give a bad reference but you can refuse to give one entirely so it's very rare or totally stupid to give an ex employer as a character reference if they were sacked.

Most ex employer references are usually just to confirm they worked for or with you, that the dates and timescale of the employment is correct and their job title/role is correct.

erm. not sure who that's responding to debs but I didn't say anything about the reference I gave him.  what I said to the caller was yes, he worked for me between those dates and he left "not of his own accord".

[Wabaloolah]

you need to request a refund on that speed-reading course, mate. 

if you know the answer just provide the link