tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post7690214067225011017..comments2023-12-28T17:42:44.161+00:00Comments on Chocolate is not the only fruit: Manners maketh the man (and the toddler)Chocolate is not the only fruithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-30053295098729576422014-01-08T21:04:14.381+00:002014-01-08T21:04:14.381+00:00People can be so rude but I have to admit, I'd...People can be so rude but I have to admit, I'd probably have been a bit grumpy about noisy children before I had my own. <br /><br />I'm glad that the meal wasn't ruined. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-81425046340942765092014-01-06T19:02:26.941+00:002014-01-06T19:02:26.941+00:00it tends to be childless people that moan about ch...it tends to be childless people that moan about children playing up in restaurants. Waiting to food is no fun when you're an adult but when you are three it feels even longer. Glad it was a good meal in the endKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-41294815926251363412014-01-06T11:28:54.802+00:002014-01-06T11:28:54.802+00:00Even before I had my son if we were out and there ...Even before I had my son if we were out and there was a child being noisy I would try and be understanding that they might be tired, grumpy or hungry.<br />You can never know what other people's issues are, but you're right tutting and moaning isn't going to make it any better and will just wind me up ! xxChocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-52821434218120031512014-01-06T11:26:31.483+00:002014-01-06T11:26:31.483+00:00Thank you - I was surprised he was eating in a fam...Thank you - I was surprised he was eating in a family pub if he didn't like kids to be honest. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-72364411700962717492014-01-06T11:25:46.625+00:002014-01-06T11:25:46.625+00:00In the past I have made things worse by challengin...In the past I have made things worse by challenging a rude person and all it's done is upset me and made the atmosphere really difficult. <br />I'm not saying I'll always walk away, but I am going to try. xChocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-11311584132041162842014-01-06T11:24:29.016+00:002014-01-06T11:24:29.016+00:00I agree - my boy enjoys going out and it teaches h...I agree - my boy enjoys going out and it teaches him how to behave in public places and to deal with strangers. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-48549161654469298762014-01-06T11:23:34.719+00:002014-01-06T11:23:34.719+00:00We all have bad days don't we ? Kids are no ex...We all have bad days don't we ? Kids are no exception and it's a bit harsh to not accept that. I'm not going to stop taking him out to nice places. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-69356114568178542062014-01-06T11:22:27.216+00:002014-01-06T11:22:27.216+00:00I just don't think we should always take him t...I just don't think we should always take him to 'kids' places - if someone doesn't want to be around children they shouldn't eat in a 'family pub.'Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-68547240971286592932014-01-06T11:21:20.411+00:002014-01-06T11:21:20.411+00:00I was amazed at how impatient and rude people can ...I was amazed at how impatient and rude people can be, but it's not excuse to be rude myself. I am trying so hard to not react - it's a work in progress :)Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-14311718926331289492014-01-06T11:19:58.007+00:002014-01-06T11:19:58.007+00:00Happy New Year to you too :)
I have been more upse...Happy New Year to you too :)<br />I have been more upset by drunk adults than by children to be honest, but we're not going to stop taking him out with us. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-23707130907786070372014-01-06T11:18:03.599+00:002014-01-06T11:18:03.599+00:00Thank you - we find him endlessly entertaining, bu...Thank you - we find him endlessly entertaining, but we would wouldn't we ? <br />What did that woman think was going to happen ? It's not like they were going to rub the balloons all over her is it ? Weirdo !Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-12778529759235400142014-01-06T11:15:31.082+00:002014-01-06T11:15:31.082+00:00It is very out of character for me I promise you !...It is very out of character for me I promise you ! Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-58392138756855702912014-01-06T11:15:03.895+00:002014-01-06T11:15:03.895+00:00I can understand people reacting if children are r...I can understand people reacting if children are running around and causing disruption, but he sits with us and eats his food. <br />Some people are just grumpy aren't they ? Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-16555887373344761192014-01-06T11:13:46.628+00:002014-01-06T11:13:46.628+00:00I realised that my son copies what he sees so if I...I realised that my son copies what he sees so if I'm rude to someone he thinks that is acceptable. <br />Did you enjoy Dinosaur Zoo ? Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-64352442061976868272014-01-06T11:12:45.831+00:002014-01-06T11:12:45.831+00:00I am pretty sure he was looking for an argument so...I am pretty sure he was looking for an argument so it's just as well he left. Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-48758776775168978972014-01-05T23:52:26.818+00:002014-01-05T23:52:26.818+00:00Argh some people have no empathy and that's my...Argh some people have no empathy and that's my biggest bugbear when out! Like they think by grumbling or tutting that that can possibly help the situation. I feel your rage! xLove All Blogshttp://loveallblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-39130244033695422332014-01-05T20:26:09.996+00:002014-01-05T20:26:09.996+00:00I hate rude people! best to avoid those situations...I hate rude people! best to avoid those situations, sounds like you did the right thing! xTigerlilly Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801149308851133886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-34644517632047538002014-01-05T18:06:43.361+00:002014-01-05T18:06:43.361+00:00There's often no point saying anything to rude...There's often no point saying anything to rude people they just get worse. Think you did the right thing by keeping yourself calm xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602612415915232809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-25038673426470307822014-01-05T17:38:51.075+00:002014-01-05T17:38:51.075+00:00We take ours out for tea regularly and always have...We take ours out for tea regularly and always have done - it's good for them I think x x Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491476767414959689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-63528715480733047672014-01-05T14:32:29.253+00:002014-01-05T14:32:29.253+00:00It can be difficult, I take the boys out and impre...It can be difficult, I take the boys out and impress on them the need for manner, they have to be exposed to learn Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-16445056282782338292014-01-05T12:02:10.185+00:002014-01-05T12:02:10.185+00:00Your right, if you avoid situations and don't ...Your right, if you avoid situations and don't take them out they'll never learn. There will always be grumpy people around but it's their lose. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-90511432882704655402014-01-05T11:22:00.143+00:002014-01-05T11:22:00.143+00:00Oh you are so much better at keeping stum than I a...Oh you are so much better at keeping stum than I am! My little girl is nearly eight months old and I have met some incredibly rude people since I had her. I've had people complain to me about bringing a pushchair out on the weekends, taking a baby into ASK (didn't realise it was The Ritz) and for thinking a lift was meant to be for people that needed to use it not those just too lazy to use the escalator! How do people think children learn to behave in public, if they aren't allowed out into it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811294496830770373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-14529145015829966982014-01-05T00:43:22.298+00:002014-01-05T00:43:22.298+00:00Welcome back and Happy New Year! It's always n...Welcome back and Happy New Year! It's always nice to get out and about - toddlers have their moments but it's great for them to experience being in restaurants. Even if not everyone behaves as they should :) Charly Dovehttp://www.podcastdove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-86663188349034077662014-01-04T23:51:51.136+00:002014-01-04T23:51:51.136+00:00Exactly, he clearly had no manners, your son is go...Exactly, he clearly had no manners, your son is gorgeous & I would imagine would brighten up most people's day. I just thought I would share our experience of going out for lunch today to a quiet branch of Prezzos, I had my daughter, there were a few older couples & a couple with their son about your son's age, who the staff had given a balloon to & who was clearly delighted. Some complete nightmare of a woman turns up, & brays (about 50 times more loudly than was necessary), 'Oh are there balloons? I can't stay here, I have a latex allergy.' What a loss she was to the atmosphere!Janie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850316766956283547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255954795850538775.post-7373824147514868752014-01-04T23:43:06.599+00:002014-01-04T23:43:06.599+00:00It's horrid when kids are exposed to other peo...It's horrid when kids are exposed to other people's bad manners, but it sounds like you handled it really well xAMummyToohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775632614112343350noreply@blogger.com