Maybe the guy who shot you the dirty look was having his first meal out after leaving the hospital after his wife died. Maybe he was looking for five minutes of quiet. Maybe he just found out he had cancer and he doesn't give a fuck about "thrush" - did you ever think about these things? (Both of these things have happened to coworkers of mine this week) Get your head out of your little world for a second, other people have it WAY worse then a little mastitis or thrush. Your life is pretty fucking good. |
I think it's just the OP posting over and over. |
You made me lol there. If you think a crying kid is disturbing the peace in such a way as to put that law in your post, you must be one of those people who bitches about everyone in public. |
Not the OP. I posted in her defense. What her child did might annoy someone for a moment, not a lifetime, so I don't understand all the negativity towards her. |
Actually, this is the one that offended me.
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It is an option and you choose not to take it. Sorry you were not feeling well, but it doesn't excuse your poor choices. with no food in the house? i don't know about you but not eating right there was NOT an option for ME. and since the world does not revolve around YOU either you're better learn to deal with adversity. not every place will only have pleasant people around, you know? OP, going home is ALWAYS an option - and Chipotle has to go packaging if you need it. Yes, it's less of a big deal that your child acted up in Chipotle than it would be if they acted up in a fancy restaurant, but other people in the restaurant are still allowed to be irritated by your child's tantrum. I have a three year old and a four month old - I get that it's hard to have both a baby and a preschooler in general, and I get that it's extra hard when you're not feeling well, but that doesn't mean manners and common sense completely go out the window. Next time you don't want to cook, order something to be delivered! |
In no way did I say that a crying child is disturbing the peace. I was only pointing out that the intent behind such laws was to prevent one person's rights from infringing on the rights of another.(You can yell as loudly as you want if no one is around to hear you, but if I can hear you yelling while I'm trying to sleep, you no longer have that right) The OP had stated that she had a right to a enjoy a meal, but that right doesn't trump the rights of others to do the same. If a child is crying loudly enough to disturb others around you, and you can't quiet them down quickly, then I consider it polite to remove them from the area in order to reduce the disruption to others. I've often seen parents do that in restaurants, movie theaters, and other public places, and I would do the same in that situation. Again, from the perspective of the other customers, her actions didn't look nearly as noble as she makes them seem. Perception is important. |
Take loud, obnoxious toddler out in the car (also infant if DH is incapable), let DH eat then come relieve you in the car so you can come back in and eat. Take some food in the car and let loud, obnoxious toddler eat in the car. Quite simple, really. This is, of course, because "eating and leaving were NOT options". Oh, and get over yourself. |
oh so now, all at once I'm supposed to discipline my child, make sure my infant doesn't join the screaming chorus ad think about everybody else's perspective and try to guess what they'll think of my approach??? only on DCUM. gaaaaawd this is unbelievable.
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because you're not the center of the universe so you must learn to deal with adversity. i'm there to teach you a lesson or two about patience, empathy and tolerance. if eating off the floor is an option for you good. it's not for me. please stop assuming that everybody is like you. we're not. thanks heaven we're NOT. Wow! Thank you, master, for dear lesson on patience, empathy and tolerance. It is so nice of you to take that burden upon yourself to teach the world those very valuable lessons... HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA What an asshat! |
good for you if you have a car. some people don't, you know?
btw to those asking me to take the toddler outside, if you were one of the patrons enjoying your meal in the outdoor area would you be annoyed at my screaming child? note that it's a busy street with lots of such restaurants all with outdoor areas where people can eat and smoke.
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You are my hero! THIS woman knows how to parent. |
You didn't have to think of it at that exact moment(It wouldn't have hurt, but it was hardly necessary), but are you saying you didn't have plenty of time to think about it while writing your initial post? And yes, you should discipline your child, keep them from screaming as much as possible, and respect the rights of others around you if you want to avoid offending people. Were you taught otherwise? |
I highly doubt you (not feeling well), your DH, your infant, and your toddler got to Chipotle without a car. Sorry, not buying it. |
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It's all about you, right? How do you know the sender of the stinky eye doesn't have a wife who's dying of cancer? Or was up all night with a sick toddler? Other people have bad days! Also, why didn't you go back to your screaming toddler, take her outside, load the film with her, give the patrons a break? |