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JBloggs

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Guests at the table on speaker phone for 10 minutes. I delivered the food, the main. I said "Enjoy your breakfast and stood there" and then walked away. Bloody rude.
No it was not "I have to take this..." important call. It was a "Thanks for callin' hon" call.
(No there were no other guests at the table - to answer your question)
 
I actually told someone to move to another room when she was on speaker phone. She was nice about it. But you never know.
Speaker phones are not for public places. And phones in general should not be at the meal table.
 
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :)
 
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :).
EmptyNest said:
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :)
Yes I hear ya! haha
No they had it in the middle of the table and were both chatting. So much for extra bacon on their plate today. NO BACON FOR YOU!
"Bacon spite" Def: When you eat the extra bacon you cooked for guests because they were on speaker phone at the dining table.
 
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :).
EmptyNest said:
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :)
Yes I hear ya! haha
No they had it in the middle of the table and were both chatting. So much for extra bacon on their plate today. NO BACON FOR YOU!
"Bacon spite" Def: When you eat the extra bacon you cooked for guests because they were on speaker phone at the dining table.
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Joey Bloggs said:
EmptyNest said:
Most people don't even need a speaker phone they have their volume turned up so high. My husband is a perfect example. I can hear both sides of his conversation from the kitchen to the living room!!! Thankfully he doesn't get many calls :)
Yes I hear ya! haha
No they had it in the middle of the table and were both chatting. So much for extra bacon on their plate today. NO BACON FOR YOU!
"Bacon spite" Def: When you eat the extra bacon you cooked for guests because they were on speaker phone at the dining table.
That'll teach 'em!!! LOL
 
I actually told someone to move to another room when she was on speaker phone. She was nice about it. But you never know.
Speaker phones are not for public places. And phones in general should not be at the meal table..
I had a couple that got on their phones as soon as they were at the table. They were texting all the way through the breakfast. Did not say a word to each other. DH waited till next day to see if this happen again sure enough it did. So being real sweet he said some thing to them . The next 4 days there were no telephone's at the table till after breakfast. Did they talk to each other yes a bit.
 
I'm not big into telling adults how to behave. And I hate confrontation. But when one guest is on a phone in public and other guests are annoyed or disturbed, I guess it's my job to say something.
 
We have lots of guests playing on their phone waiting for breakfast. Most take the calls outside.
When I bring the main over I say, 'OK, kids, put the toys away it's time to eat.'
I hate having to tell people to get off the phone or take it outside. A lot of them walk into the living room where now 5 rooms can hear them chatting. Because they don't whisper!
I dread when someone's phone rings.
 
I've had this happen and it's so rude. But the worst was when a guest finished her breakfast and then setup her iPad and watched the movie Footloose very loudly while others were eating. I couldn't believe the gall - it was her last day with us so I didn't say anything but I wanted to smack her with the iPad. The world is full of inconsiderate people and unfortunately they do eat at B&Bs.
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
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My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own"
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
 
I'm not big into telling adults how to behave. And I hate confrontation. But when one guest is on a phone in public and other guests are annoyed or disturbed, I guess it's my job to say something..
TheBeachHouse said:
I'm not big into telling adults how to behave. And I hate confrontation. But when one guest is on a phone in public and other guests are annoyed or disturbed, I guess it's my job to say something.
That's true of many instances. I have a bad review on ta because I went up to someones bedroom and told them to be quiet at 23:45.
I know how you feel but it has to be done for the sake of other guests.
 
I have to say that dh disagrees. He thinks this is no different than 2 guests taking loudly to each other at the table and ignoring the fact that others might not want to be a part of the conversation.
Next time someone is on the phone I'll let him try to get their order...
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
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Madeleine said:
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
They also said "What time do you want to know when we want breakfast delivered?" huh? I asked if they had ordered it on the reservation. No. We were going to decide when we got here. I said "I have limited man power 'me' so you have to tell us in advance, sorry"
I my have been able to manage it, but it is upstairs and not easy to deliver vs the cottage. The cottage has one Sunday a.m.
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Sounds to me some one that is used to Hostels. traveling Europe many hostels have you bring your sheets or they will rent you some for the night. Some North Americans hostel are like that too.
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Joey Bloggs said:
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own"
I had one do this last weekend and later she said she loves to stay at B&B's. ??????
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
.
Madeleine said:
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
They also said "What time do you want to know when we want breakfast delivered?" huh? I asked if they had ordered it on the reservation. No. We were going to decide when we got here. I said "I have limited man power 'me' so you have to tell us in advance, sorry"
I my have been able to manage it, but it is upstairs and not easy to deliver vs the cottage. The cottage has one Sunday a.m.
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I had one ask what time I wanted them here. I had to ask... Want you here for what?
This is before I checked them in or had a chance to do much except open the door!
 
Something new part 2
Twice something new in one day, wow
Checked them in and she said "Oh good there are towels, are there sheets on the bed too?"
angel_smile.gif

My face must have had the look, she then said "We didn't know if we had to bring our own".
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
.
Madeleine said:
Holy cow! Where do you find them???
They also said "What time do you want to know when we want breakfast delivered?" huh? I asked if they had ordered it on the reservation. No. We were going to decide when we got here. I said "I have limited man power 'me' so you have to tell us in advance, sorry"
I my have been able to manage it, but it is upstairs and not easy to deliver vs the cottage. The cottage has one Sunday a.m.
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Interesting check in yesterday. A couple of sisters who planned this trip for years. The sis who has been to the states before and was going to be the designated driver broke her leg right before the trip.
They had breakfast in the room. She could not get up the stairs to get in the house.
They've been managing quite well with the exception of taxis. Drivers don't want to lift the wheelchair into the taxi and don't want/are not allowed to let her sit up front. She can't bend her knee.
Other sister has been hauling suitcases and wheelchair and crutches every place they've stayed on their FOUR WEEK trip!
 
I have to say that dh disagrees. He thinks this is no different than 2 guests taking loudly to each other at the table and ignoring the fact that others might not want to be a part of the conversation.
Next time someone is on the phone I'll let him try to get their order....
for us our main business is single business travellers - they tend to read the paper while eating breakfast.
 
I have to say that dh disagrees. He thinks this is no different than 2 guests taking loudly to each other at the table and ignoring the fact that others might not want to be a part of the conversation.
Next time someone is on the phone I'll let him try to get their order....
for us our main business is single business travellers - they tend to read the paper while eating breakfast.
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Joey Camb said:
for us our main business is single business travellers - they tend to read the paper while eating breakfast.
Hey nothing wrong with that.
BTW this couple said to me today "We are sorry we didn't have a chance to talk yesterday..." Not sorry for the speaker phone at the table.
 
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