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Clicking fingers to get peoples attention - acceptable?
Ted C
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Have to admit this is a pet hate of mine, people who click their fingers to get someones attention on a restaurant, a store or someplace similar.
And in the workplace as well. I can remember having to endure it in the 60's and 70's from some managers, but employment laws were not what they are now, and you could not say anything because they would just fire you.
But as I got older and it seems to be used less and less, now if I see it or if someone does it to me, I do get very offended.
I saw someone do it to a waiter in a restaurant the other day , and in a very rude, impatient manner as well. The waiter said nothing, but I damn well would have.
I have told managers in the past, very politely, not to do it. If they want my attention, then use my name for gods sake!
For me, it's right up there with whistling to get someones attention, shouting "OI!", or using that beckoning, crooked-finger thing.
Does anyone still do this, and does anyone still consider it acceptable?
And in the workplace as well. I can remember having to endure it in the 60's and 70's from some managers, but employment laws were not what they are now, and you could not say anything because they would just fire you.
But as I got older and it seems to be used less and less, now if I see it or if someone does it to me, I do get very offended.
I saw someone do it to a waiter in a restaurant the other day , and in a very rude, impatient manner as well. The waiter said nothing, but I damn well would have.
I have told managers in the past, very politely, not to do it. If they want my attention, then use my name for gods sake!
For me, it's right up there with whistling to get someones attention, shouting "OI!", or using that beckoning, crooked-finger thing.
Does anyone still do this, and does anyone still consider it acceptable?
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Rod
It's only marginally better than shouting 'oi, Jacko'. (I did actually hear someone shout 'oi Jacko' to attract someone's attention.)
I don't like doing it to waiters or shop people, because it's rude. I just say excuse me. Me and my brother click our fingers at each to get each other's attention but we've always done that, so I don't see it as rude doing it to him.
The dogs don't mind but they don't think its rude to stick their snouts up other dogs rear ends either so they're no judge of human ettiquette
I have a lot of anger
did he respond? tragic, what happened to him imo
Astonishingly, he did. We were on a coach with a lost driver. Eventually, he stopped and hailed a passer-by thus, 'oi, jacko, what's the way to Spalding?'. And to our amazement - and amusement - 'Jacko' very politely gave directions instead of punching the bloke in the face.
That was about 30 years ago and we still use 'oi jacko' to catch each other's attention. (Kind of spoils the more romantic moments to be honest.)
My American friend leaned over, clicked her fingers until the waitress looked at her, and said "Over here". She pointed to the table and said "We want the bill."
Me and my Welsh friend were MORTIFIED and added all her "please" and "thank you"s for her.
it's just another noise to make, so that attention is drawn, so you can do something!
And it's a damn site less annoying than the bell secret santa got him! :rolleyes:
It is wholly unacceptable IMO.
It's very rude & I don't acknowledge anyone that does it to me.