| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Into the arms of Starbucks | |
| Posted by: | Todd Richard Feely | |
| Date/Time: | 25/06/08 13:03:00 |
| Thank God you’re back, Tony, I was despairing of having an adult debate here…. I’m pretty much in agreement with what you say; I think maybe you just assumed I wasn’t initially, but I would respond to: ‘So what you're suggesting is that if a parent with a child goes into a place that doesn't have a kids menu, s/he should assume that the punters probably don't like kids and go somewhere else?’ Not exactly – I would advocate establishments having a clear policy and displaying it. This is exactly what (for example) the Swan does. Just simply say what your policy is; make it clear! So no, I absolutely don’t think the onus is on the parents – actually, I can fully understand that it can be frustrating and confusing when there is uncertainty (as in the example which actually initiated this thread)! And I think some establishments are deliberately making it unclear so that they can have it both ways i.e. get the families when it suits them but not immediately put off those that would prefer adults-only. Put your cards on the table as the Swan has done. And maybe both parties could accept the wishes of the others’…. Lastly, I‘d rather not have to open my own place, if that’s okay ;) |