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Well, being ignored is something that should never be done in a business model, be it a coffee shop or the biggest tech company in the world. However, that stat

by yoster 13y ago

Well, being ignored is something that should never be done in a business model, be it a coffee shop or the biggest tech company in the world. However, that statement was completely out of line.

mikeash 13y ago
Sometimes a minor offense needs to be committed to avoid a larger problem.
- dwyer 13y ago
  OR you could try a simple "excuse me" first. I try reserve the unprovoked belligerence for Plan B, but I guess I'm just classy like that.
  - philh 13y ago
    Yeah, she tried that. Assuming she doesn't have a glass and a fork, or a convenient lightswitch... I might suggest knocking loudly on the table before mentioning crack pipes. But I can't really fault her for missing out that step.
    - yoster 13y ago
      That is a great idea.
- yoster 13y ago
  Well, a more neutral response is always better if you are being ignored. Even if you have to stand on the table, then yell, "TIME OUT EVERYONE", then proceed.