Doesn't it make you nuts?

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

People might get annoyed, but they also get the point. You can get your point across in a non confrontational way.

And I didn't say I mumbled. I said I'd say it loudly enough that the other parent could hear it, just in case you missed that.

Ohhhhhh, wait. I forgot. You are a fan of Chef Gordon, he who likes to yell and scream and berate people. You him, that's right. No wonder you want to make a big confrontation about it.

What in the world does liking to watch popular television programs have to do with this thread?

I didn't say I would confront people. Refer to my first post on this thread. Quite the opposite - I wouldn't say anything. I've learned that from the parents who frequent this CB. Once again, I think the OP handled the situation well.

 

[Thats_for_Shore]

What in the world does liking to watch popular television programs have to do with this thread?

I didn't say I would confront people. Refer to my first post on this thread. Quite the opposite - I wouldn't say anything. I've learned that from the parents who frequent this CB. Once again, I think the OP handled the situation well.

Yes, the OP handled the situation with class and dignity, she's that sort of person.

As far as the TV show being related: You were talking about confronting people, "directly and clearly" and I just happened to remember your love for Chef Gordon, which would show that yes, you do like nasty confrontations, so you'd surely make your intentions "directly and clearly".

 

[LaraK]

My mom always told me to pick my battles...this is a battle I didn't pick.

I can't pretend I'm an angel, when I do get ticked enough to say something, um, well, I'm afraid I can be pretty vicious, sometimes with a frontal assult and sometimes with some loudly expressed shaming...depends on my mood.

ETA...I don't EVER yell when I confront. I find it much more effective to do the cold calculated calm cut down route...so I'd never be Ramseyesque.

 

[JodyLynC]

Play nice, people.

 

[fan_of_small_world]

BTW, I learned this one day walking out of a store. My dd, who was 3 at the time, was sucking her thumb. Two old ladies were standing by the door, and one of them said to the other, loudly so that I would hear, "Do you see how awful that is? What kind of mother lets her child suck their thumb?". I ignored them and kept walking, but wanted to ask them if they wanted to come home with me and put her to bed that night listening to her scream.

I'm pretty sure I'd have said, "I'M that kind of mother! Thanks for asking!"

 

[katerkat]

My son tends to be very literal, he was quite offended that he was told the rule was don't touch and she was touching.

I have a three year old boy who is very literal. I know how you feel! We've been talking lately about how the rules always apply to him no matter what the other kids are doing. My biggest problem is he's a total follower - if one kid kicks sand, he'll do it too, and then I have to explain to him that he doesn't NEED to do everything other kids do. (And don't try the "if the other kid jumped off a bridge..." on a toddler. They say "yes" every time!)

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Yes, the OP handled the situation with class and dignity, she's that sort of person.

As far as the TV show being related: You were talking about confronting people, "directly and clearly" and I just happened to remember your love for Chef Gordon, which would show that yes, you do like nasty confrontations, so you'd surely make your intentions "directly and clearly".

I'm really failing to see your connection here or why you choose to constantly pick out bits from other threads and insert them into other threads.

So you're saying: Because I respect a boss who, in a high pressure work environment with employees that he has formed a relationship with, doesn't pussyfoot around and gets excellent results from his approach, I like to yell at random strangers?

I'm done responding to you as you follow me around to ever thread I start or post in but to be clear for everyone else:

I didn't say that anyone should yell at anyone else . . . ever! I simply said that if you're going to bother to say something to someone, why not say it to them not simply passive-agressively rant in their presence or choose not to say anything at all. Typically, I recommend the latter.

 

[LaraK]

I have a three year old boy who is very literal. I know how you feel! We've been talking lately about how the rules always apply to him no matter what the other kids are doing. My biggest problem is he's a total follower - if one kid kicks sand, he'll do it too, and then I have to explain to him that he doesn't NEED to do everything other kids do. (And don't try the "if the other kid jumped off a bridge..." on a toddler. They say "yes" every time!)

He has an older sister....he'll do absolutely anything she tells him too...if she told him to jump off a bridge, off she'd go. He's got his own irritation thing for her though...he's started mimicking her now...she gets SOOOOO mad.

 

[manning]

 

[fan_of_small_world]

(And don't try the "if the other kid jumped off a bridge..." on a toddler. They say "yes" every time!)

ITA - I was always afraid I'd just be giving DS ideas!

 

[themilesfamily]

I see it as my job to correct and guide my own child. It is not my job to correct another parent's child -- or another parent.

 

[Thats_for_Shore]

I'm done responding to you as you follow me around to ever thread I start or post in but to be clear for everyone else:

Oh yes, that's my goal. I come to the DIS just to respond to your posts.

I respond to MANY threads that are on the first page of the CB, and so do you, that's how we keep running into each other.

I even took up for you on the chain restaurant thread when someone misunderstood what you said. So I'm not completely negative all the time.

Just because someone disagrees with you on some issues is no reason to accuse them of cyber stalking you.

If you don't want someone to respond to your posts, then don't post. That's what the posts are here for, to get an opinion whether you ask for it or not.

 

[TurboKitty]

People might get annoyed, but they also get the point. You can get your point across in a non confrontational way.

And I didn't say I mumbled. I said I'd say it loudly enough that the other parent could hear it, just in case you missed that.

Ohhhhhh, wait. I forgot. You are a fan of Chef Gordon, he who likes to yell and scream and berate people. You him, that's right. No wonder you want to make a big confrontation about it.

Now you watch it there lady... You leave Chef Dreamy outta this fight or I'm gonna get LOUD... or something.

Whippersnappers trying to claim *MY tv boyfriend..sheesh, I mean I even have a TAG about him...*mumble*grumble whippersnapping claimjumpers who outta know better...

 

[LaraK]

Now you watch it there lady... You leave Chef Dreamy outta this fight or I'm gonna get LOUD... or something.

Whippersnappers trying to claim *MY tv boyfriend..sheesh, I mean I even have a TAG about him...*mumble*grumble whippersnapping claimjumpers who outta know better...

Yeah, but is it the cussing or the food that make you all mushy?

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Yes, the OP handled the situation with class and dignity, she's that sort of person.

No, I've met her and she really isn't....





Kidding!!!!

You handled it very well, Lara. In this case it would really be up to the receptionist to say something to the mother if anyone was going to.

 

[Thats_for_Shore]

Now you watch it there lady... You leave Chef Dreamy outta this fight or I'm gonna get LOUD... or something.

Whippersnappers trying to claim *MY tv boyfriend..sheesh, I mean I even have a TAG about him...*mumble*grumble whippersnapping claimjumpers who outta know better...

I've watched him once, and was amazed by his aggressive attitude. I don't fault him for it, I mean these people WANT to be on his show, so they know what they're in for.

No, I've met her and she really isn't....





Kidding!!!!

You handled it very well, Lara. In this case it would really be up to the receptionist to say something to the mother if anyone was going to.

Me and Lara are going to hang out one of these days. I dunno what we'll do, but I think crabs are gonna be involved.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Now you watch it there lady... You leave Chef Dreamy outta this fight or I'm gonna get LOUD... or something.

Whippersnappers trying to claim *MY tv boyfriend..sheesh, I mean I even have a TAG about him...*mumble*grumble whippersnapping claimjumpers who outta know better...

I think we're going to have to duke this one out. He makes me feel

 

[TurboKitty]

Yeah, but is it the cussing or the food that make you all mushy?

Honestly, it's his passion for excellence. Also, his devotion to his wife and family and his willingness to be extremely charitable. Once you get past all the bluff and blunder (which make me laugh to be perfectly honest) there's a great heart in there. Seems many people miss seeing that side of him.


So, he's mine! All mine I say! Mine! Mine! Mine! I called him a Loooooooong time ago and I'm not giving up my claim, nosiree!|

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Me and Lara are going to hang out one of these days. I dunno what we'll do, but I think crabs are gonna be involved.

Don't want points, don't want points!

 

[LaraK]

Honestly, it's his passion for excellence. Also, his devotion to his wife and family and his willingness to be extremely charitable. Once you get past all the bluff and blunder (which make me laugh to be perfectly honest) there's a great heart in there. Seems many people miss seeing that side of him.


So, he's mine! All mine I say! Mine! Mine! Mine! I called him a Loooooooong time ago and I'm not giving up my claim, nosiree!|

You can have him....I'd end up socking him one if he talked to me like that.