manners

[Otta]

You're about to be labelled a troll, because you're not allowed that opinion, even if there are quite a few like that around the place.

[the-e-dealer]

Poor little Bloownose - never had a scooter!

[*Bob*]

bloonoo Wrote:

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> I find the worst people are the yummy mummy and

> daddy types

BOOM! And thar she blows

[El Pibe]

it's the old Bevan conundrum isn't it, to paraphrase

"So, if [bloonoo] is sincere in what he is saying, and he may be, then he is too stupid to be a [troll]"

[the-e-dealer]

So where do we get the Grit please?

[caz6868]

most people no matter what class they are these people are usuall y moaning and opinionated highly on other stuff.

[edcam]

StraferJack Wrote:

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> "Particularly prevalent here though lane lover."

>

> absolute nonsense

>

> if you are looking for bad manners you will find

> them, in fact it's all you will notice

>

> But despite the changing nature of Ed over the

> years I'm constantly surprised by how friendly it

> is - something also noted by visitors from more

> rural parts of these islands

>

> I would say that when performing the usual "no no

> after you"/opening the door for others type stuff,

> I get a well mannered and friendly reply about 95%

> of the time

>

> Ridiculously high average

Having lived in ED for the best part of 2 decades I can assure you it isn't nonsense. Yes, there is an across the board uplift in sense of entitlement from all quarters in many areas but there is a notable and disheartening increase in this sort of behaviour in ED that's under discussion here. Especially compared to the "olden days". *Eyes mist with nostalgia.*

[StraferJack]

I'm a mere 12 years here and don't see the same thing

But I no longer have to pay ?10 deposit to get a pool cue from the Forresters - I know that's because it isn't there anymore, but it does suggest a certain "lack of decorum" was prevelant in days gone by

[????]

...opinion as fact, anectdotal evidence from yesterday as absolute assurance,

docncha just love the internet

[StraferJack]

so "does suggest" = "absolute assurance"

okaaay

of course "opinion as fact, anectdotal evidence from yesterday as absolute assurance, " isn't new to the internet, That's most pub discussions ever. The internet just allows us to "hear" a lot more of them

[the-e-dealer]

What really gets me is when you say thankyou and they dont reply - "Its a pleasure".

[El Pibe]

pull in on narrow street to let oncoming car(s) pass.

thanks from first car, about 60% of the time

thanks from subsequent cars, about 3% of the time

I'm letting you go too you fucking ungrateful fuckers, I hope you end up stuck in shrieking twisted metal under an articulated lorry and you scream as the flames consume you you cunts!!!!

[El Pibe]

Other than that I reckon I'm more with SJ than not.

[the-e-dealer]

The Front car is the leader and takes responsibility for the convoy of cars following so the driver is thanking you on behalf of all the others. At least that's what I thought el pubo.

[Ted Max]

It's such a relief when people give me a reason to justify my existing prejudices.

[Otta]

"But I no longer have to pay ?10 deposit to get a pool cue from the Forresters"

Really?!?!? I never had to pay a deposit. You must have looked like trouble!

[*Bob*]

Otta Wrote:

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I never had to pay a deposit. You must

> have looked like trouble!

Wouldn't it have been the other way around?

[LondonLogCo]

I think manners are different in each Manor

In Sydenham - it's case of head down - say nothing

Penge is - head down, say nothing and walk briskly to your car

Whereas Walworth is - head down , say nothing , run when approached.

It makes ED seem like paradise. Ever tried Northecote Road anyone ?

It's a salutary experience.

[Otta]

"In Sydenham - it's case of head down - say nothing"

Not where I live. You must be thinking of Lower Sydenham *spits*

[DulwichFox]

I never had to pay a deposit for a pool cue. They were in the rack for anyone to use.

But being only 2ft long. They were no longer any use for wrapping round someones throat..

Fox :)

[Voyageur]

DulwichFox Wrote:

> But being only 2ft long.

How do you reach the pool table?!

[Voyageur]

Sorry, how do you reach the pool table..... please?

[DulwichFox]

Voyageur Wrote:

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> Sorry, how do you reach the pool table.....

> please?

Through the front bar. The Pool table was out the back.

Foxy. Sharp as a pin.

[Voyageur]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Voyageur Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Sorry, how do you reach the pool table.....

> > please?

>

> Through the front bar. The Pool table was out the

> back.

>

> Foxy. Sharp as a pin.

Et touch?! :D

[Annette Curtain]

Otta Wrote:

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> "In Sydenham - it's case of head down - say

> nothing"

>

> Not where I live. You must be thinking of Lower

> Sydenham *spits*

Class Wars in Syder's ?

OMG i'm loving that

(mind you, Lower Sydenham is a sh*thole)