Petty Things That Get On Your Nerves...

[smpar]

In what way is it polite to tell someone that you 'don't have change' when you quite clearly do? 
I suspect that you're impressing absolutely no-one with this faux concern for their wellbeing while keeping your crisp fiver firmly in your wallet regardless. You're simply lying to them by another means. 

Unless you can hear coins jingling in someone’s pocket, how is it ever ‘clear’ that someone has cash on them?

I’m not trying to impress anyone.

I haven’t regularly carried cash for long time now. The last time I did was to pay for a haircut where cash was the only option. It’s a fact that nearly everything can be paid for by card now, I’m sure you know that yourself.

I merely believe it’s a bit kinder to acknowledge someone, especially when they’ve spoken to you, than to ignore them because you believe they aren’t worth a fraction of your attention.

It was just a bit tough to watch a young woman - in what must be a pretty grim situation - begging on the street, asking the odd punter who walked past for change, and for nearly all of them to blatantly ignore her.

[welshbairn]

2 hours ago, Academically Deficient said:

Ok, clears that up, ta.

Saw them play Bayern at the Allianz. Very well supported team. I couldn't help noticing that the Germans enjoy a very admirable and civilised approach to drinking at the game which is denied us. All thanks to you-know-who

Should have voted for that Jim Murphy, think that was his only policy, apart from his favourite Tory being Ian Duncan Smith so he must have been keen on welfare cuts too.

[Silvio Tattiescone]

Just smacked the hire scooter in Spain into a wall. Feck.

[Bert Raccoon]

21 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said:

Just smacked the hire scooter in Spain into a wall. Feck.

[welshbairn]

29 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said:

Just smacked the hire scooter in Spain into a wall. Feck.

Thoughts and prayers for the wall. 

Edited September 20, 2020 by welshbairn

[vikingTON]

50 minutes ago, smpar said:

Unless you can hear coins jingling in someone’s pocket, how is it ever ‘clear’ that someone has cash on them?

I’m not trying to impress anyone.

I haven’t regularly carried cash for long time now. The last time I did was to pay for a haircut where cash was the only option. It’s a fact that nearly everything can be paid for by card now, I’m sure you know that yourself.
 

The 'not got any change pal' line has been getting wheeled out for decades: it isn't some novel scenario caused by the contactless age. Which is why everyone who you give that line to will just conclude that you're a liar anyway.

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I merely believe it’s a bit kinder to acknowledge someone, especially when they’ve spoken to you, than to ignore them because you believe they aren’t worth a fraction of your attention.

It was just a bit tough to watch a young woman - in what must be a pretty grim situation - begging on the street, asking the odd punter who walked past for change, and for nearly all of them to blatantly ignore her.

 

Acknowledge with excuses but don't help or don't acknowledge and don't help: I doubt it makes any difference whatsoever to someone whose M.O. at that time and place is to get assistance from passers-by. You're just adding some dishonest window-dressing to make you feel better about the interaction.

[tamthebam]

3 hours ago, Academically Deficient said:

Ok, clears that up, ta.

Saw them play Bayern at the Allianz. Very well supported team. I couldn't help noticing that the Germans enjoy a very admirable and civilised approach to drinking at the game which is denied us. All thanks to you-know-who

I'm sure there's a mention of Shalke in "Das Boot"- on the sub in the Atlantic the sailors are listening to the radio news from Germany and Shalke have lost 5-0. I think the reaction is something like "f*cking typical Shalke"

[bennett]

3 minutes ago, virginton said:

The 'not got any change pal' line has been getting wheeled out for decades: it isn't some novel scenario caused by the contactless age. Which is why everyone who you give that line to will just conclude that you're a liar anyway.

Acknowledge with excuses but don't help or don't acknowledge and don't help: I doubt it makes any difference whatsoever to someone whose M.O. at that time and place is to get assistance from passers-by. You're just adding some dishonest window-dressing to make you feel better about the interaction.

 

Are you pretending to be homeless in order to con people in to giving you money?

 

[Mark Connolly]

11 minutes ago, virginton said:

The 'not got any change pal' line has been getting wheeled out for decades: it isn't some novel scenario caused by the contactless age. Which is why everyone who you give that line to will just conclude that you're a liar anyway.

Acknowledge with excuses but don't help or don't acknowledge and don't help: I doubt it makes any difference whatsoever to someone whose M.O. at that time and place is to get assistance from passers-by. You're just adding some dishonest window-dressing to make you feel better about the interaction.

Nah mate, got to disagree here.

Any time I ask someone for help, I always prefer them to blatantly lie to my face rather than just ignore me. It's so much more polite.

[smpar]

2 minutes ago, virginton said:

The 'not got any change pal' line has been getting wheeled out for decades: it isn't some novel scenario caused by the contactless age. Which is why everyone who you give that line to will just conclude that you're a liar anyway.

 

I'm well aware of that. I haven't claimed that it's a new excuse that I've just thought of using now. "I don't have anything on me" is just an example of a few things you could say. 

 

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Acknowledge with excuses but don't help or don't acknowledge and don't help: I doubt it makes any difference whatsoever to someone whose M.O. at that time and place is to get assistance from passers-by. You're just adding some dishonest window-dressing to make you feel better about the interaction.

I agree with you to an extent here. No, the act of just being acknowledged won't pay for food, or give them a bed for the night. There are probably plenty rough sleepers who couldn't give a f**k if people speak to them or not, as long as they get some money. I do believe, however, that many people who are on the streets would rather that people simply acknowledged them in some way; it might help to feel a bit more humanised for example. 

[Silvio Tattiescone]

29 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said:

 

23 minutes ago, welshbairn said:

Thoughts and prayers for the wall. 

 

Cheers lads. No it's ok, I'm fine. Few stitches and bandages but otherwise, no problems. 

[Academically Deficient]

6 minutes ago, tamthebam said:

I'm sure there's a mention of Shalke in "Das Boot"- on the sub in the Atlantic the sailors are listening to the radio news from Germany and Shalke have lost 5-0. I think the reaction is something like "f*cking typical Shalke"

As if those lads weren't having a bad enough time of it already eh?

Imagine facing almost certain death in a tin can under the sea, then hearing Accies have fucked it up again despite Killie being down to ten men.

 

 

[heedthebaa]

1 hour ago, NewBornBairn said:

Just smacked the hire scooter in Spain into a wall. Feck.

Benidorm??? 

[Silvio Tattiescone]

2 minutes ago, heedthebaa said:

Benidorm??? 

Why yes as it happens.

[Derry Alli]

3 hours ago, Academically Deficient said:

I couldn't help noticing that the Germans enjoy a very admirable and civilised approach to drinking at the game which is denied us. All thanks to you-know-who 

Nicola Sturgeon? 

[Shotgun]

48 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said:

I don't think there will ever be a time when I don't wish to kick that face.

[Academically Deficient]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said:

Nicola Sturgeon? 

Try again.

And this time try to picture 2 sets of drunk half wits fighting on the pitch at Hampden after an incredibly boring cup final.

Thanks to them I have to stop drinking for over 2 HOURS!!! when I go to a game. I don't how I've coped all these years.

[Derry Alli]

1 minute ago, Academically Deficient said:

Try again.

And this time try to picture 2 sets of drunk half wits fighting on the pitch at Hampden after an incredibly boring cup final.

Fucking Hibs fans! I knew it! 

The proclaimer proclaiming b*****ds. 

[19QOS19]

 

 

 

 

And yet there were still people giving it the, "could be in a nice* council flat if they wanted"

 

 

Tbf, in the cases where the homeless person has a pet this is true. They won't home someone with a pet which is pretty shitty IMO. Obviously the companionship of the pet is more important than a roof over their head; which would be the same choice I'd make as well.

 

* This part is questionable mind you. I doubt it would be luxury accommodation they are offered.

 

 

 

[Jacksgranda]

On 17/09/2020 at 20:39, Hedgecutter said:

Ah, fair enough.

In that case, even though it's probably been said a million times on here, the 'sangwich' brigade deserve a good beating.  Where's the G in sandwich?  Where?!

Depends what you have in it, I suppose.