Posted by cassiewi on 8/2/07 6:25pm
Msg #203574

OT-I just had to school a checkout boy about what is

an appropriate conversation to have in front of customers. This kid was talking to the checkout guy in the next lane about what he and his girlfriend did while watching a movie. Not super specific but enough to make me move my ten year old daughter to the other side of me, trying to give him a clue. After he said, then she climbed on top of me, I had to turn around and say could you please not have that conversation in front of my daughter??? He said Oh. I called the manager when I got home. My goodness!

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 6:33pm
Msg #203580

Excellent move in calling the manager. I applaud you!

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 6:34pm
Msg #203582

woof? lol n/m

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 6:42pm
Msg #203586

Re: woof? lol

Obviously you have no children and you think is funny, plus your demented sense of humor

Reply by MistarellaFL on 8/2/07 6:42pm
Msg #203589

I vote demented sense of humor n/m

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:15pm
Msg #203608

Re: I vote demented sense of humor

not surprised, as part of the FSA Charter Network Union

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 6:56pm
Msg #203599

Wrong again

I just think it's time for your medication. You have more flip flops that the Sunny beaches of Florida. One minute, you are a blithering jackbag. The next minute, you're syrupy and sugary and... yuck.

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 6:59pm
Msg #203600

Re: woof? lol

Judging by your profile, you have completed 1000 closings. Come back when you have done something

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 7:15pm
Msg #203609

Puleeeze...

and you're so busy doing your "10,000" that you have time to post so much? Um, me thinks not.
You are, at this point, laughable.

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:17pm
Msg #203611

Re: Puleeeze...

I have already done them sweetheart. How long have you been in the business?

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 7:25pm
Msg #203616

Further evidence of your ignorance

is that you don't read before you speak. My profile is succinct. Or just google me.

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:29pm
Msg #203618

Re: Further evidence of your ignorance

I carefully read your marketing ploy in your profile and you state 1000+ closings. How long have you been doing closings?

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 7:32pm
Msg #203619

*sigh* Here we go again....

I repeat, read my profile.
Sheesh.
You really are a bore.

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:38pm
Msg #203621

Re: I have two times read your profile

You are a broker, you are a title processor, and a signing agent.

1000 closings in 7 years is not impressive

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 7:42pm
Msg #203624

Romper Room guidance you want?

Ok, but don't accuse me of being nasty. You asked for it.

Now... follow along closely:

"Since becoming an independent Loan Document Specialist, I have completed 1000+ successful closings to date."

Shall I continue to dissect the sentence for you, or are you capable of simple comprehension without further instruction?

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/2/07 7:44pm
Msg #203626

Re: I have two times read your profile - Johnny B

You do irritate you know! If you read Lisa's profile she has completed 1000+ ( notice the plus sign???) - when you have half the professionalism that Lisa has - and the Florida network, then feel free to open your big mouth! Until then do us a big favour, and keep it shut!
Sit on your fingers!

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/2/07 7:48pm
Msg #203627

Re: I have two times read your profile -Sylvia

I think JohnnyBoy suffers from BMLW. He just can't help the way he acts it's one of the side effects associated with Big Mouth, Little Willy syndrome. Poor guy...I pity his wife.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/2/07 7:57pm
Msg #203640

Re: I have two times read your profile -Sylvia

Nah - He has SRH

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/2/07 7:59pm
Msg #203641

Sylvia - ok, I'll bite...SRH? n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/2/07 8:01pm
Msg #203645

Re: Sylvia - ok, I'll bite...SRH?

Becca, I'll PM you - Harry would have to delete it probably LOL

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/2/07 8:08pm
Msg #203653

Better make that a broadcast Sylvia! n/m

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/2/07 8:25pm
Msg #203656

Re: Sylvia - ok, I'll bite...SRH?

For those of you still wondering.

Many Sailors or Sea men were said to have suffered from SRH and one of the side effects was blue boys on boats. The Sea men on ships for lengthy tours would retain a substance that would induce retention headaches.

I think you have a good point, Sylvia.

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 8:03pm
Msg #203648

Can I know too? Please? n/m

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 7:49pm
Msg #203629

Thank you for your assist in educating JohnnyB

Right you are, Sylvia.

Also, the descriptive/operative word "independent" should have made things clear to him.

Prior to being 'independent', I was indentured

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:50pm
Msg #203632

Re: I have two times read your profile - Johnny B

you keep it shut, and your Florida network is extremely unprofessional judging by the postings on this board, especially the becca posting which you obviously approve of

1000+ is between 1000 and 2000 or she would say 200

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:53pm
Msg #203635

Re: I have two times read your profile - Johnny B

2000 that is

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/2/07 7:59pm
Msg #203643

Obviously math is not your strong point. 1000+ is an

open ended figure: the plus can be any amount over 1000. It is the same as <1000 but I doubt you'd understand that as you don't seem to understand much. Perhaps if you got the sphincter from arond your neck the increased oxygen would help.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/2/07 7:53pm
Msg #203636

Re: I have two times read your profile - Johnny B

LOL - FYI I am not a member of the Florida network. As a signing service I cannot join. But I would use any of their members any time, their professionalism is unparalleled.

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/2/07 8:00pm
Msg #203644

Keep what shut, exactly?

As for Becca and her musings, I find her to be charming, spirited and gracious. She is beyond reproach to those that deserve respect through their actions and is unafraid to 'call out' those deserving a tongue-lashing, whether or not to your taste. To say she is generous would be an understatement.

As for my profile and your continued inability to decipher its simple English, I will p/m you henceforth and attempt to clarify it for you.
I am sure the entire board is tired of this conversation.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 8/2/07 8:01pm
Msg #203646

I am sure the entire board is tired of this conversation.

It's like shooting fish in a barrel!

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 6:42pm
Msg #203587

Thanks, I wasn't going to, but the more I thought about it, the more upset I got. And just to make sure was your response sarcasm?

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 6:45pm
Msg #203591

no of course not, I have kids in that age bracket too

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 6:49pm
Msg #203595

I didn't think it was meant that way, but there was a whole going on with you. But thanks for the kind words.

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 6:56pm
Msg #203597

no problem, just a little discussion with the FSA gang, I have two girls and I will be investing in a shotgun shortly to keep those boys away

Reply by MistarellaFL on 8/2/07 6:45pm
Msg #203592

Someone has to educate these young people.
At that age, you'd think they would know what is acceptable and what is disrespectful.

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 6:50pm
Msg #203596

He had to be in college. I've seen him there before, I don't want him to lose his job over it, but he needs to realize just how bad it sounded.

Reply by Signing_Doc on 8/2/07 7:13pm
Msg #203606

"I don't want him to lose his job over it"...sorry he NEEDS

to lose his job over it. He'll learn that there are things that are appropriate in an open setting and things which are kept 'behind closed doors.' You don't think that if he was working in an office and said those things to a co-worker in a break room, that he would not be disciplined for sexual harassment and possibly fired. Things of that nature are not tolerated by "decent" people and, if this person wants to continue working in a position where he/she is in contact with the public (or fellow workers), he/she had better "nip it in the bud" now. Better to learn this lesson now (when he is probably still depending on mommy and daddy...than later in the future when he is on his own, and open for a lawsuit. Again my opinion (and motor mouth).

Have a great day otherwise. "Doc" Stuart

Reply by JohnnyB on 8/2/07 7:16pm
Msg #203610

Re: "I don't want him to lose his job over it"...sorry he NEEDS

yes, he should lose his job, then he won't forget it at his next assignment

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 7:56pm
Msg #203639

Re: "I don't want him to lose his job over it"...sorry he NEEDS

I guess I'm too soft, but once again, you're probably right. Hopefully he learn the lesson.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/2/07 8:03pm
Msg #203647

There used to be a time when someone speaking that way

in front of a lady would ahve had his head bashed in my any of the men standing around. These days it seems that stupidity and rudess are tolerated far more than they should be. I think you did the right thing. After all its your child and as a parent you have the responsiblity to bring up your child in the best environment possible. You were right on, Cassie and I applaud your stand!

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 8:05pm
Msg #203650

Thanks Charles

I probably was too soft, but it's in me to try to be nice. It's downfall sometimes, like today. But I feel I at least did something. You're right as well. It amazes me what kind of things go on today. I'm only 28, but sometimes, I wish had lived in an earlier time.

Reply by Signing_Doc on 8/2/07 6:42pm
Msg #203588

I would have called the manager over right then and there.

for one, it would emphasize the serious of the offense, the outrage you felt, and (in my opinion) it would have taught your daughter how to handle a similar situation in the future when you are not around. Again, I don't know you and am not judging you however (being very old), I remember that there was a time when "ladies" did not talk about such things in public. However nowadays, when there are foul mouthed youth (both boys AND girls) who have no respect for others least wise themselves, these are the time when you (the corporate you) MUST stand up for yourself and your daughter and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...
"you WILL NOT dis-respect me or my daughter" There are times when we choose to fight and there are time when we choose to 'flight'. In this situation (again not being there), when there were others in the vicinity and you "probably" were in no physical danger, I feel that you should have spoken up. However I do applaud you for calling the manager and expressing your outrage. Now, you need to follow up with a letter, not only to the manager of that store, but with a copy to the corporate office.

THIS is the way that we get back the respect we deserve as human beings. There are times when we say to someone..."no I don't think so"... and there are times when we say "NO, HELL NO, YOU WILL NOT DISRESPECT ME OR MY DAUGHTER!!!!" This is one of those times.

(I'll get off my soap box now. I hope I did not offend you or others....just my humble opinion as a human being and a follower of Y'shua H'masheach!)

"Doc" Stuart

Reply by cassiewi on 8/2/07 6:46pm
Msg #203593

Re: I would have called the manager over right then and there.

You're right, I should have called the manager over. I was a little flustered. No, I'm not offended, and next time (hopefully there isn't one), I'll be a little more prepared. Thanks for the advice Doc. Oh yeah, I'm 28,

Reply by Ernest__CT on 8/2/07 8:57pm
Msg #203669

Thank you, cassiewi, for taking a stand! n/m

Reply by NorthernNotary JenniferGuinasso on 8/2/07 11:51pm
Msg #203699

I have to jump in on this one .. after all the bickering of course ....

I have young children as well and I would be mad on two levels.
1) Not appropriate in front of children.
2) In general, he is getting paid to do a job, not to chat with friends or co-workers in front of customers. Acceptable, when no one is around and downtime is to be had.

My biggest grip lately is how bad customer service is these days!
No "hello", no "how are you", no "thank you, have a nice day". And when you call a company, they answer "xyz company" with a tone in their voice that they oh so love their job (that is being sarcastic). I really think if you are the first impression, the person answering a company line (same goes with us answering our phones) should at least say "Hello, this is xyz company" or even better "Hello, this is xyz company, how may I help you".

I always make a point of being friendly and polite (unless you cross me, then I will just ignore you or make a public fool of you). Personally, I choose the ignoring part the most, it seems to bug people more and they can't get over it! Oh, and of course, if I do choose to get nasty, I will, rest assure, that children are not around!!

I'm tired, I'm off to bed, excuse the spelling if any ...