I was having coffee at Dunkin Donuts with my friend David. A woman came in with two children, probably about 3 or 4. They ran around the place screaming. I waited a little while and then finally put my finger to my lips indicating the shhh signal and gave the woman a stare.
She said: "What do you think this is? A Michelin five star restaurant? It's only Dunkin Donuts!" I thought: "Now that's an interesting concept. Civilized behavior is only expected now for the 1%?"
I was reminded of the incident a few years back when the owner of Taste of Heaven on Clark Street received national attention for asking women with boisterous toddlers to leave. He got a lot of flack but I think there's still a little sign in his window describing his stance.
Bill and Marguerite quickly caught on how to behave in restaurants. Here's a belated but heart felt pat on their back.
My blog later today is going to deal with ritual propriety as part of the elixir to heal what ails us. Good example, Joan. By the way, now you know why I only eat at five star restaurants!😀
ReplyDeletethat IS an interesting concept, civilized behavior only being for the 1 percent!!!
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