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A New Restaurant…….

By Sheila Anderson

Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

March 26, 2014 04:10 AM

I meet friends for lunch at a new place today. It was a former Friendly's building and apparently it had been a that once upon a time. The menu was fine and the food acceptable. Unfortunately, at the next table there was a baby about a year old in nothing more than a diaper running around. I was not the first to arrive or I never would have taken the table. That said, the kid was out of control and his Mom was not interested in containing his enthusiasm and the poor child actually feel to the floor and hit his head. The child is OK, but for me a relaxing lunch was no longer possible.

I don't expect a secluded and easy meal in a place where kids are welcome, but allowing a child in nothing more than a diaper is not appropriate either. Oh well, I will have a good dinner.

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sheila, I do not understand some parents but to each their own I guess. Sorry about your lunch.

Mar 26, 2014 04:21 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Sheila,

I could not agree more! A diaper is not adequate clothing for a child in public - especially a restaurant...gross!

Mar 26, 2014 04:22 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've never understood a lack of controlling your child in public places. never Ever.

Mar 26, 2014 04:37 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon friends and thank you for stopping by and leaving your comments and offering your support: I really appreciate it.

Hello Will. Oh well. I guess that is what happened but I will be more careful next time or get there first. If that is the worse thing to happen, I will get over it happily and forever.

Hi Lisa. It was almost beyond belief but I survived and have learned I need to get there first. Incredible that the Mom would have a child without clothing in a restaurant, any restaurant. Enjoy the afternoon.

Hello Tammy. I certainly agree with you. No one in the place was happy but I won't be back and all is well. Thank you.

Sheila

Mar 26, 2014 04:45 AM

John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Sheila, I'm with you, I don't expect children to always be on their best behavior, but I do expect parents to be conscious and considerate to others around.

Mar 26, 2014 07:25 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Your story reminds me of when I was a waitress and a kid, in front of its parents took the salt and pepper shakers, screwed off the tops, and dumped them on the table. The kid got remarks like, "Oh he's so smart to figure that out." I was so miffed. You don't atta-boy a kid for behavior like that.

Mar 26, 2014 07:44 AM

Hello John. I think we agree....Thank you.

Hi Chris Ann. Nothing cute about that.

Mar 26, 2014 07:49 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila- I love kids but yes, parents need to be more diligent. We were out once and the parents let their children run all around. .The poor waiters were doing everything they could to prevent themselves from tripping over them.

Mar 26, 2014 12:46 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

It almost never fails when we are seated the waitress will bring someone who either talks loud or chews their food with their mouth open. Either way it makes the meal unpleasant

Mar 26, 2014 08:57 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

There is no excuse for that....poor parenting! It's always frustrating when something like this happens.

Mar 26, 2014 09:11 PM

Good morning Kathy. Children are brought into situations by parents or others who seem not to care about the impact they have on others. Too bad.

Hi James. I generally ask not to be seated near children when out.

Hello Sharon. Agreed.

Thanks all.

Mar 26, 2014 09:48 PM

I am curious as to how the Mom was dressed...I guess we should be thankful she (hopefully) had full outerwear on over her undergarments (LOL)

Mar 26, 2014 11:18 PM

Hi Lisa. Yes, she was dressed. LOL. I think she knew someone who worked at the restaurant, but it didn't matter. Sheila

Mar 26, 2014 11:28 PM

I guess we will have to be grateful for small favors...

Enjoy your weekend, and please give the pups an extra biscuit from me!

Mar 27, 2014 11:24 PM

Exactly Lisa. You enjoy your weekend too and give Holly and the others my best as well. Sheila

Mar 27, 2014 11:48 PM

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