basketdiva
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 6, 2015 19:55:03 GMT
Found this on menu for a local place today: Please No Cry Babies. Young or old. We ask that you step outside while soothing tears
Nice way to not offend anyone I thought
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Post by mellowyellow on Aug 6, 2015 20:00:08 GMT
How rude! Guess I wouldn't be able to go there because lately I cry all the time. My DS is in the Navy and I miss him so much.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Aug 6, 2015 20:03:50 GMT
How rude! Guess I wouldn't be able to go there because lately I cry all the time. My DS is in the Navy and I miss him so much. Yes, and I'm sure you're exactly the type of crier they are referring to. 
OP, as you can see, there will always be someone who is offended. It's like a national sport.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 20:06:55 GMT
I think they're trying to convey a message to people with crying children that don't always take the child outside. With that said, I think their choice of how to convey the message is dumb.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 20:07:21 GMT
It seems like a stupid thing to put on a menu. Why not just be direct? Parents with crying babies/children will be asked to step outside so other diners can enjoy their dinner.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 20:09:16 GMT
It seems like a stupid thing to put on a menu. Why not just be direct? Parents with crying babies/children will be asked to step outside so other diners can enjoy their dinner. I am a fan of direct. Unfortunately I do think something does need to be printed on the menu so that when the manager arrives at the table to ask them to bag their food up, they're not surprised |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 6, 2015 20:10:10 GMT
was it perhaps a restaurant where English might not have been their first language?? (only because it doesn't sound exactly like proper English grammar...) Regardless, I think it's a good sentiment to ask. Kind of like 'no shoes, no shirt, no service' and other things of that nature.
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Post by birukitty on Aug 6, 2015 20:11:31 GMT
Maybe instead of crying they should have put screaming or screeching. I don't mind crying babies. It's the ones that scream or screech at the top of their lungs that drive me nuts!
Debbie in MD.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 6, 2015 20:16:48 GMT
Good for them for at least trying!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 20:17:09 GMT
It seems like a stupid thing to put on a menu. Why not just be direct? Parents with crying babies/children will be asked to step outside so other diners can enjoy their dinner. I am a fan of direct. Unfortunately I do think something does need to be printed on the menu so that when the manager arrives at the table to ask them to bag their food up, they're not surprised Sorry, I forgot to add, Why not add or print on the menu Parents with crying babies/children.... Sometimes I think it in my head, but forget to type it out.  |
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Post by mellowyellow on Aug 6, 2015 20:21:04 GMT
How rude! Guess I wouldn't be able to go there because lately I cry all the time. My DS is in the Navy and I miss him so much. Yes, and I'm sure you're exactly the type of crier they are referring to.
OP, as you can see, there will always be someone who is offended. It's like a national sport.
I get that they weren't referring to me. It was more of a tongue in cheek but my smiley face didn't show up.  |
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Post by gramasue on Aug 6, 2015 20:22:52 GMT
Maybe they've had a lot of drama in their restaurant - you know, break-ups, fights between spouses, etc. ha ha
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Post by loco coco on Aug 6, 2015 20:28:44 GMT
i like it
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 6, 2015 20:41:20 GMT
I like it, but maybe I read into it. I thought about people who are never happy, something is always wrong, always complain.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 20:45:10 GMT
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 6, 2015 20:45:46 GMT
Great message. I hope more restaurants follow such a practice.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 6, 2015 20:46:15 GMT
It's a shame when others have to tell people the expectations for what should be proper good manners and thoughtful behavior anyway. A nicely worded reminder in a menu is unlikely to have much effect though on someone thoughtless enough to subject an entire restaurant to their child crying loudly or acting out.
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 6, 2015 20:48:18 GMT
Language is not a problem in the restaurant. I figured with their wording, parents of crying( or screaming/screeching) children can't say the place is anti-child since the message pertains to all patrons.
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Post by lily on Aug 6, 2015 20:49:59 GMT
Jeez.....after our son passed away there were many times I would end up crying in a restaurant....maybe seeing his favorite meal on the menu or just seeing someone who sort of looked like him. Guess they would not have liked me at this restaurant.
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 6, 2015 20:58:15 GMT
It seems like a stupid thing to put on a menu. Why not just be direct? Parents with crying babies/children will be asked to step outside so other diners can enjoy their dinner. Just babies and children? About a month ago a couple of girlfriends and I went to the city shopping and stopped for dinner before heading for home. It had been a great day we found lots that we liked and got our share of bargains. We are seated and order and food arrives all the while we are listening to this blubbering fool go on and on about being dumped by her boyfriend between bouts of ugly cry. And her friends are trying to console her. When the waitstaff put our food down we asked if they could find us another table. The restaurant was crowded and we were nearly done by the time they were able to offer us another table so we stayed where we were. Needless to say the day ended on a bit of a sour note. |
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Post by peano on Aug 6, 2015 20:58:47 GMT
I find the use of the term "cry baby" incredibly offensive. Yes, crying babies and crying adults should probably step away (or be taken away by parents) to avoid disturbing other patrons. However, when I read this, I imagine it has been written by someone who does not understand or accept that crying is a normal, acceptable and valid way to express emotion--AKA someone whose emotional growth is stunted. The fact that the OP says "nice way to not offend anyone makes me go  . |
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 6, 2015 21:06:41 GMT
I find the use of the term "cry baby" incredibly offensive. Yes, crying babies and crying adults should probably step away (or be taken away by parents) to avoid disturbing other patrons. However, when I read this, I imagine it has been written by someone who does not understand or accept that crying is a normal, acceptable and valid way to express emotion--AKA someone whose emotional growth is stunted. The fact that the OP says "nice way to not offend anyone makes me go . I am constantly amazed at the phrases or words that offend people on this board. I personally don't find the term offensive. Sorry if that shocks you. |
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Post by myshelly on Aug 6, 2015 21:16:45 GMT
I appreciate that the restaurant is at least trying to do something about this problem. That's more than I can say for most restaurants.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 6, 2015 21:18:38 GMT
I find the use of the term "cry baby" incredibly offensive. Yes, crying babies and crying adults should probably step away (or be taken away by parents) to avoid disturbing other patrons. However, when I read this, I imagine it has been written by someone who does not understand or accept that crying is a normal, acceptable and valid way to express emotion--AKA someone whose emotional growth is stunted. The fact that the OP says "nice way to not offend anyone makes me go . For the love. Is there nothing that isn't offensive anymore? |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 6, 2015 21:19:19 GMT
I'm a fan of direct too. Unfortunately the bad apples spoil it for the good ones so this is what we get. I think they are trying to be as gentle as possible.
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Post by padresfan619 on Aug 6, 2015 21:19:58 GMT
It is pretty obvious that they mean babies and/or people being disruptive, not someone having a private moment of sadness in their booth.
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Post by smartypants71 on Aug 6, 2015 21:30:14 GMT
I find the use of the term "cry baby" incredibly offensive. Yes, crying babies and crying adults should probably step away (or be taken away by parents) to avoid disturbing other patrons. However, when I read this, I imagine it has been written by someone who does not understand or accept that crying is a normal, acceptable and valid way to express emotion--AKA someone whose emotional growth is stunted. The fact that the OP says "nice way to not offend anyone makes me go . This to me is so low on the "incredibly offensive" scale. We have a movie theater in town that does cry-baby matinees - it's for moms with children (usually an adult/not kids movie) where they don't have to worry about their kids' tantrums/crying. Nobody seems to mind the term. Or if they do, I guess they are just not going. |
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Post by metaldancer on Aug 6, 2015 21:32:28 GMT
Good idea!!
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Post by evnimom on Aug 6, 2015 21:34:19 GMT
I don't know what the big deal is. I've never been bothered by crying babies. I actually think a general statement about not being disruptive would be better. I would rethink dining at this place if they can't handle crying babies.
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Post by Country Ham on Aug 6, 2015 21:37:44 GMT
I can handle crying/loud kids (as long as not running around) over loud obnoxious adults any day.
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