Loud in the lounge

[mel-world]

Old and cranky = experienced and worldly.

I like that much better - is it subject to copyright or can anyone use it?

 

[jetlagger]

I was actually gobsmacked on a train from Tokyo to NRT one day - it was eerily quiet and people appeared to be whispering into their phones. Then it hit it me - these people were actually taking incoming calls and receiving texts yet their phones were on silent! I seriously couldn't believe it.

A distinct contrast to travelling on any type of train in China.. :shock:

 

[mel-world]

Definitely not old & cranky... alright, maybe old, but I am with you "bruvva".

To reiterate my strategy:

If video, stand in camera shot behind the offender and make rude, crude and suggestive moves towards the offender that the others on the call will definitely see - the more outlandish the better & when the rude prat turns and asks you to stop, simple mention that "rudeness comes in many guises mate, how about you 'find a room'".

If its audio only, sit yourself down next to the aforementioned rude cough and join in the conversation inserting disgusting and definitely politically incorrect statements into the discussion - when quizzed, use the same line as above.

Rude arrogant people like this should become a source of fun for all, not a frustration - "Seize the Day" comes to mind.

I do not think I am that brave. They are so obnoxious that they might get so offended that they would invite one outside. I do think the operators of the lounge do have some responsibility of having some rules in place. Hard to police, I know and more difficult on a train - I guess the really 'important' and rude individuals would ignore the house rules anyway. They are more important than the rest of us - don't you know.

Heaven forbid if they allow calls on planes. The only time I encountered this was a guy Skypeing and waving his laptop around the cabin when Boeing had a WiFi system some years ago that never really caught on - cannot remember the airline. It was a something I hope never becomes the norm.

BTW, love your Avartar. Being old and cranky, I definitely remember the Ansett and TAA brands.

 

[mkentwell]

I also remember Compass - unfortunately, many were asleep that week and missed them.

 

[JohnK]

Or, maybe I am just getting old and cranky!!

I think the world is sliding downhill fast.

Enough with these stupid gadgets. Is it too much to ask for some peace and quiet?

 

[boomy]

I was actually gobsmacked on a train from Tokyo to NRT one day - it was eerily quiet and people appeared to be whispering into their phones. Then it hit it me - these people were actually taking incoming calls and receiving texts yet their phones were on silent! I seriously couldn't believe it.

We have a lot to learn from the Japanese about proper behaviour in public.

When I took the train in Brisbane I saw a sign saying its a "quiet area" and asking not to use mobile phones. Unfortunately, not only that people talked on their phones but also very loud.

 

[Austman]

It's nothing to do with mobiles in particular. In Japan, manners apply. Pity that much of the rest of the world has forgotten about manners.

 

[Geegeela]

In Japan, manners apply. Pity that much of the rest of the world has forgotten about manners.

Yes, that's what "Weary" Dunlop used to say.