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[Albion] So this happened to me today
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Iggle Piggle
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- Sep 3, 2010
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Most people who do stuff are great. People who fix stuff whether it's in trades or IT or whatever gets a sense of achievement out of doing it.
The talentless management layer above is where the wankers tend to live.
- Jul 10, 2003
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It's a horrible thing to happen, but you're right to call it out and right to back off when you did, complete wankers are thankfully rare.
We really shouldn't put up with this shit and if you're confident enough, push it. A lot of us aren't the size of @Muhammad - Iām hard - Bruce Lee but will still not put up with this. It's always happened and Mrs Wz has spent the last 30 years thinking I'm going to get stabbed, beaten to a pulp etc. But if this sort of shit, from teenagers shouting expletives around families to young physical bullies trying to intimidate old people (I'm 64) is allowed without being called out, it will continue.
I've had to back off, many times.
But address it, and back off as you did, don't just accept it
If I suddenly stop posting, it appears Mrs Wz was right
We really shouldn't put up with this shit and if you're confident enough, push it. A lot of us aren't the size of @Muhammad - Iām hard - Bruce Lee but will still not put up with this. It's always happened and Mrs Wz has spent the last 30 years thinking I'm going to get stabbed, beaten to a pulp etc. But if this sort of shit, from teenagers shouting expletives around families to young physical bullies trying to intimidate old people (I'm 64) is allowed without being called out, it will continue.
I've had to back off, many times.
But address it, and back off as you did, don't just accept it
If I suddenly stop posting, it appears Mrs Wz was right
PascalGroĆ Tips
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- Jan 29, 2024
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Sadly not ā¦ and really annoyed that I didnāt think to take the reg
Rouge traders you say? How very Brighton (as perceived by some rival fans!)
GoldstoneVintage
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So true. I grew up thinking all mechanics were untrustworthy due to the general perception, when so far (touch wood) I've never had a bad experience. In fact, several mechanics over the years have really gone the extra mile for me and not one has ripped me off.
Ike and Tina Burner
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- Mar 22, 2019
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No doubt mate, most are. I'm a qualified tradesman, albeit one of the softie ones, so I wasn't punching down. I just think that because of the nature of trade work it's the only environment a certain type of twat can work in because they'd get sacked in any other industry. But they're not representative of the whole, thatās not what I meantIām one of the nice ones
Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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arsehole trader by the sound of it
Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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please report it to Royal Mail , they will probably do nothing but they need to know they have an idiot on the booksThat's awful and is similar to a situation I experienced this morning on a trip to Lewes.
I was walking with Mrs PGTips along a pedestrian area. Yes, there is a cobbled section down the middle that vehicles use - but we were on the pavement. A Royal Mail van came along and swung onto the pavement (there's no kerb) and was so unbelievably close to my wife she had to quickly step out of the way. The van pulled up right by me and so when he opened his door I said to him about being careful of pedestrians. I did not swear or raise my voice. He glared at me and said he'd indicated and we shouldn't have been walking on the road. Errr ... it's not actually a road and we were actually on the pavement section anyway. He asked what my problem was and I repeated he'd nearly taken my wife out. His reply ... word for word ... "If I had, she'd be splatted all over the floor'. I was abolutely shocked. I stood there and he then got close and towered over me asking if "I wanted something". He was a young chap around 30 ish (I'll be 63 next month) ... over 6ft I'd say compared to my 5' 7". Another older gent who'd heard what what was going on came over to check I was OK and guided me away. Driver then got some parcels out of his van and headed off. Trousers half way down his arse ... very scruffy. Very odd he was driving a Royal Mail van as he didn't look like a Royal Mail employee.
Basically, he was just a nasty bully. I hate nasty bullies
Wardy's twin
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Sorry to hear that. Had a similar incident where a driver could not wait as my car was being readied for towing. Came out and punched the tow guy, even though there was another route he could have taken. Reported to police and they did FA, personally think the guy should have gone to prison for 6 months.
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PascalGroĆ Tips
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- Jan 29, 2024
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I have just emailed details of the incident to Royal Mail with as much info as I could
I didn't get any post at all today - I guess our town's post was in here. Bit slippy out there this morning!That's awful and is similar to a situation I experienced this morning on a trip to Lewes.
I was walking with Mrs PGTips along a pedestrian area. Yes, there is a cobbled section down the middle that vehicles use - but we were on the pavement. A Royal Mail van came along and swung onto the pavement (there's no kerb) and was so unbelievably close to my wife she had to quickly step out of the way. The van pulled up right by me and so when he opened his door I said to him about being careful of pedestrians. I did not swear or raise my voice. He glared at me and said he'd indicated and we shouldn't have been walking on the road. Errr ... it's not actually a road and we were actually on the pavement section anyway. He asked what my problem was and I repeated he'd nearly taken my wife out. His reply ... word for word ... "If I had, she'd be splatted all over the floor'. I was abolutely shocked. I stood there and he then got close and towered over me asking if "I wanted something". He was a young chap around 30 ish (I'll be 63 next month) ... over 6ft I'd say compared to my 5' 7". Another older gent who'd heard what what was going on came over to check I was OK and guided me away. Driver then got some parcels out of his van and headed off. Trousers half way down his arse ... very scruffy. Very odd he was driving a Royal Mail van as he didn't look like a Royal Mail employee.
Basically, he was just a nasty bully. I hate nasty bullies
Seagull58
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Avoid the ones who wear make-up.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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Indeed - Politics for example!
Rent-a-****?
Brian Fantana
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I work for Royal Mail in head office. Ping me the details if you don't get any joy and I can try and direct things to the right place.I have just emailed details of the incident to Royal Mail with as much info as I could
From your description of 'not looking like a Royal Mail employee', it's potentially one of the temps taken on over the peak period.
In any case, that's no excuse for the behaviour you experienced and it definitely needs to be followed up. The vast, vast majority of posties are excellent at their job and very caring for customer wellbeing. Incidents like this need to be thoroughly investigated to keep that ratio the way it is.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I was behind some bloke in a queue at the supermarket the other week with all his shopping on the belt, when he decided to slope off to get some MORE shopping while we all stood there waiting. I dumped all his stuff back in a basket and booted it under the till, inconsiderate sod.
Then whaddya know, the very same bloke was on the road on a mobility scooter in front of me, snailing along at about 4mph and totally ignoring my revving engine. I burned round him and gave him what for on the way past.
I can't stand time-bullies.
Then whaddya know, the very same bloke was on the road on a mobility scooter in front of me, snailing along at about 4mph and totally ignoring my revving engine. I burned round him and gave him what for on the way past.
I can't stand time-bullies.