General Modern Life...........

[unification]

This is precisely why you had to change your name Colin.

I would reckon that when Abigail O'Leary started her journalism degree she thought she'd be gathering scoops on major international events, investigating corruption in the corridors of Westminster, interviewing world leaders and exposing criminality and malpractice across many industries. She would have been dreaming of being the next Woodward or Bernstein.

I wonder at what point in drafting an article about a man shitting on a self-service checkout counter that that dream died.

 

[oufc1991]

I would reckon that when Abigail O'Leary started her journalism degree she thought she'd be gathering scoops on major international events, investigating corruption in the corridors of Westminster, interviewing world leaders and exposing criminality and malpractice across many industries. She would have been dreaming of being the next Woodward or Bernstein.

I wonder at what point in drafting an article about a man shitting on a self-service checkout counter that that dream died.

I just want to know if the store assistant had to authorise his turd whenever I go to self service there's always something to authorise the most infuriating one is the scan as you shop and you pack or your shopping nicely and then the rummage through it at the end

 

[werthersoriginal]

The only part of modern life I struggle with is things you are no longer allowed to say because it could cause offence to the minority for eg my kids have a school disco for Halloween next week ( last week of term and all that ) but the school are not allowed to call it a spooky disco anyone know why ? When the school teacher was telling parents it's just crazy world nowadays

Ha ha I'm quite PC and all that but I can't see the issue with that!

 

[oufc1991]

Ha ha I'm quite PC and all that but I can't see the issue with that!

So apparently ( this is what the school teacher said) during ww2 black people were called spooks so that's why the Halloween disco has to be called a pumpkin disco as there also a reason why you can't say Halloween

 

[werthersoriginal]

So apparently ( this is what the school teacher said) during ww2 black people were called spooks so that's why the Halloween disco has to be called a pumpkin disco as there also a reason why you can't say Halloween

Yeah they're overthinking that

 

[Marked Ox]

Yeah they're overthinking that

It is amazing that this teacher doesn't realise that some words have multiple meanings and I'd be surprised if many know of the definition they are using.

Edit: the use of 'Black Sheep' must blow their minds.

 

[Essexyellows]

At the risk of incurring the wrath of what has clearly become another old man thread - self scan checkouts are a fantastic invention - and p*ss easy to use. Scan it, put it down quickly (and cleanly) and go again.

You also avoid the dreaded 'bread loaf squeeze' that comes from some spotty teen aggressively scanning your delicate Warburtons. And that's not a euphemism.

I never use manned tills. I even avoid a shop that doesn't have self scans.

Plus, when you're really good at it you get some stuff for free.

Tell me the purpose of "self scan" when the item you wish to buy, despite being plenty old enough to buy it, requires the interaction of a member of staff?

 

[Eaststanding]

seems its not only the royal mail who dont like me*.... just had the misfortune to attempt to book a table for tonight( which I eventually managed!), via a 'digital host ' answering/ booking service - that's seemed to be both deaf, and dumb -(as in not very bright) took near on 15 mins as 'clare/ claire ' evidently had issues deciphering what I was saying!..... is arguing with an auto-bot 'normal' ? - asking for a friend

* yay! - aforementioned cheque, and one other outstanding item - both posted8 days ago, first class- have, finally, been delivered.- seems not only the club, but also Royal Mail Oxford reads and reacts to YF ?

Still have one item, posted first class, a week ago today, is out there, somewhere in the postal system though

Arguing with a bot? Totally normal.
Shout at it, swear at it, call it a useless c*nt.. just be prepared when an actual person takes over the call…

 

[Essexyellows]

There is a bar/restaurant in Poole that insists you order through the app.

You try to order and the phone needs wi-fi to process so you press "connect" to the conveniently named wi-fi, it asks for a code.

I went to the bar and asked for the wi-fi code to facilitate said purchase, under duress from MrsEY(Mk2).

The person at the bar said "its not free you have to register to get access, they`ll email the code".

I said "I need to register to use the wi-fi to enable using the app to order food & drink?"

"Well, yes" said the person at the bar.

We left.

 

[WuTang]

Ran out of mobile data on holiday, thankfully you can purchase top ups. Upon clicking purchase, it then states I have to pay by card but to do that I need to connect to the internet using mobile data only... and you cannot load the page using WiFi... obviously didn't work as I had no data. Thankyou EE.

 

[Yellowmania]

I just want to know if the store assistant had to authorise his turd whenever I go to self service there's always something to authorise the most infuriating one is the scan as you shop and you pack or your shopping nicely and then the rummage through it at the end

New Co-op in the village, my wife scanned and I held the bag open. Every item needed to be re-scanned every time, I ended up letting out a few expletives. The manager came over and explained that apparently on these new self scans if you so much as touch the bag you’re basically fecked. Didn’t fancy dropping 4 pints of milk or the eggs into the bag from 2 foot so joined the already heaving and disconsolate queue at the till……

 

[Marked Ox]

Tell me the purpose of "self scan" when the item you wish to buy, despite being plenty old enough to buy it, requires the interaction of a member of staff?

Because they are only allowed to sell so much of it at a time and under the requirements I assume they have to confirm you are old enough.

 

[oufc1991]

It is amazing that this teacher doesn't realise that some words have multiple meanings and I'd be surprised if many know of the definition they are using.

The parents were quite surprised with the response abit ott for my liking

 

[MarkG]

I recently left Virgin Media, and the last bill had a small credit left as they had invoiced a month in advance covering more than after I'd left. Normally they would have collected any amounts due by direct debit. Spent half an hour on the phone trying to find out when I would get the balance repaid. Apparently they refund amounts due, by CHEQUE, and within 45 days of me closing my account.
Just another delaying tactic to keep the money in their bank for longer. I don't know what the law is regarding firms and unpaid cheques. I think there used to be a rule that cheques were only valid for six months, but don't know what happens if it doesn't get cashed.

 

[Essexyellows]

I recently left Virgin Media, and the last bill had a small credit left as they had invoiced a month in advance covering more than after I'd left. Normally they would have collected any amounts due by direct debit. Spent half an hour on the phone trying to find out when I would get the balance repaid. Apparently they refund amounts due, by CHEQUE, and within 45 days of me closing my account.
Just another delaying tactic to keep the money in their bank for longer. I don't know what the law is regarding firms and unpaid cheques. I think there used to be a rule that cheques were only valid for six months, but don't know what happens if it doesn't get cashed.

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[Essexyellows]

Because they are only allowed to sell so much of it at a time and under the requirements I assume they have to confirm you are old enough.

Which defeats the purpose of self service.

And while I`m there what`s with the live video of your face while "waiting"......... are they planning to authorise restricted items remotely?

 

[MarkG]

Help with cheques | Nationwide

How to write and pay in cheques, what to do if a cheque written to you doesn’t clear and ordering a new cheque book with Nationwide.

www.nationwide.co.uk

I know how cheques work.
What I was asking is at what point do Virgin media cancel the cheque and how do they account for it?
Does it stay as an amount payable to ex-customer for six years, then do they credit it as income? Leave it in an "due to ex customers" account? Donate to charity? etc

 

[Essexyellows]

I know how cheques work.
What I was asking is at what point do Virgin media cancel the cheque and how do they account for it?
Does it stay as an amount payable to ex-customer for six years, then do they credit it as income? Leave it in an "due to ex customers" account? Donate to charity? etc

I reckon VM will probably cancel it as soon as possible and keep it.
Business is ruthless.

 

[Marked Ox]

Which defeats the purpose of self service.

And while I`m there what`s with the live video of your face while "waiting"......... are they planning to authorise restricted items remotely?

The supermarkets have decided to take on best practice it seems and ensure they don't sell to dodgy types.

Apparently according to what I've read (don't know the quality of the study/stats), Paracetamol overdoses are down 43% which suggests a good practice by retailers.

It doesn't defeat self service as 1 or 2 people can cover plenty of checkouts (save them money of course) and should only be a brief interruption in the process for the customer.

As for the other thing, the Lizard people are going to make copies of you.

 

[Essexyellows]

That dystopian reality is on its way........... don`t say you were not warned.

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