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Corporate America gone amok...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message link.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. |
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Corporate America gone amok...
"Dan" wrote in message
k.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message link.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. |
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Corporate America gone amok...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message k.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message rthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. |
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Corporate America gone amok...
"Dan" wrote in message
et... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message k.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message arthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? |
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Corporate America gone amok...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message et... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message link.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message . earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. |
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Corporate America gone amok...
"Dan" wrote in message
.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message et... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message hlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message .earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. No, Dan. It happened. It's a description of a management style you are unaccustomed to. Some people wait for things to improve. Some people improve things. If you see a bad situation and say "Oh well - nothing I can do about it", so be it. I'm sorry you were raised that way. It's pathetic. |
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#7
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Corporate America gone amok...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message .net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message et... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message hlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message .earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. No, Dan. It happened. It's a description of a management style you are unaccustomed to. Some people wait for things to improve. Some people improve things. If you see a bad situation and say "Oh well - nothing I can do about it", so be it. I'm sorry you were raised that way. It's pathetic. His type does nothing but whine about a given problem, does nothing to *fix* the problem. |
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Corporate America gone amok...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message .net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message k.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message thlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message s.earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. No, Dan. It happened. It's a description of a management style you are unaccustomed to. Some people wait for things to improve. Some people improve things. If you see a bad situation and say "Oh well - nothing I can do about it", so be it. I'm sorry you were raised that way. It's pathetic. Pathetic? If your story had any truth, your dad would have had his ass kicked. "Cigar boy left."? |
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Corporate America gone amok...
Dan wrote: JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message et... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message link.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message . earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. What proof do you have that it didn't happen, Dan? |
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Corporate America gone amok...
basskisser wrote:
Dan wrote: JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message k.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message thlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Dan" wrote in message s.earthlink.net... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I enjoy the dividends. Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives. I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more people than cigars do. The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand smoke. More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart thing to do. My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out, or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said "No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up, snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left. Sure he did. You were there? Theresa's Restaurant, Glen Cove NY. Probably 1967-ish. It must be true if you can name a restaurant and a rough time frame. Yes, it's true. Sorry if your father wasn't able to do what was right for his family. Sure, your father is a HERO. Call Time Magazine.. Why do you object to my father's actions? It was a nice STORY. Let's leave it at that. What proof do you have that it didn't happen, Dan? Glen Cove Times 1967. Look it up. |
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