Using inappropriate language
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
December 6, 2018 8:44pm CST
The other day we took our granddaughter out for dinner. The waitress used the "f" work because he couldn't figure something out. I was quite offended but before I could say anything my 10 year old grand daughter spoke up and said "that is very inappropriate." He never even apologized. When we were eating she said I would like to talk to the manager because nobody should talk that way at work in front of customers. I was quite proud of her for speaking up. I agreed. There is a time and place for everything and that wasn't the time or the place.
Would you be offended if somebody who served you swore in front of you, your children or grandchildren?
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39 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Dec 18
I do agree that it was not appropriate to speak that way, especially in a professional setting and in front of a child.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Dec 18
That is certainly not appropriate in any retail situation.
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@allknowing (137818)
• India
7 Dec 18
It is just not done and yes that would spoil my day
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
7 Dec 18
It did but I felt proud that she stepped up and expressed her feelings.
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Dec 18
Yes I would be offended. Your granddaughter is a very bright girl. Did you let her talk to the manager?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
7 Dec 18
@Happy2BeMe she did? how did the manager react?
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
7 Dec 18
@hereandthere he was very nice to her and apologized and said he would deal with it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
7 Dec 18
Yes I did and I was so proud of the way she handled things.
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@Juliaacv (51392)
• Canada
7 Dec 18
Isn't it amazing that a little girl recognized and had to speak up about the unprofessionalism of that worker. She'll go far.
Did she speak with the manager? He may want her resume for a job when she's old enough with strong worth ethics and morales such as that.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Dec 18
Yes, I am . You must be very proud of her for knowing how to handle this at her age.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
7 Dec 18
If someone swore in front of my two children I would complain to the manager. Well done to your 10 year old grand daughter for saying that is inappropriate. My sister's husband was born in England and his family emigrated to Canada when he was a child. Movies say a movie contains strong language like that word said in front of your grand daughter. He calls swearing weak language and I tend to agree. Congratulations to your clever and well spoken grand daughter.
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@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
7 Dec 18
Honestly, I probably wouldn't be eating in a place where the wait staff thought it was OK to use that kind of language..Bravo for your granddaughter! It seems she knows right from wrong.
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@shaggin (72262)
• United States
26 Dec 18
@snowy22315 maybe the guy is new and the manager doesn't know he is acting this way so it's good Laurels granddaughter spoke up and told the manager.
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 18
Of course. Your granddaughter even at 10 is quite grown up and knows right from wrong but other children or smaller children just pick up the bad words and then think it is alright to use them. That waiter should have been severely reprimanded.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
26 Dec 18
When I first saw your comment, I thought you knew her granddaughter too. Are you saying that your own daughter, Paige, is no longer with us? Sorry to hear about that if I'm understanding you correctly.
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@paigea (36315)
• Canada
26 Dec 18
@MarshaMusselman I don't know Laurel's grand daughter, just admire her based on this story. Thankyou, I lost my daughter to cancer, some years ago.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
29 Dec 18
@paigea so sorry for your loss. No doubt my grand daughter will grow up to be strong and thoughtful just like your daughter was. I am very proud of her.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Dec 18
He was very nice and apologized and said he would deal with it and thanked her for letting him know.
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@Bensen32 (27753)
• United States
8 Dec 18
@Happy2BeMe well at least he said he would do something.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
7 Dec 18
Your daughter would make an excellent lawyer/advocate someday. Speaking up for justice. 
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
7 Dec 18
your granddaughter is one smart cookie. I know most people curse, it happens, but yes that's definitely inappropriate for the workplace, especially in front of someone so young. For them to not even say sorry, how rude!
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
7 Dec 18
I wholly agree. And I congratulate your granddaughter. I am offended because now all movies are plagued by inappropriate language.
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
8 Dec 18
@Happy2BeMe People are copying that language and it is a shame.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Dec 18
I hate that so many movies are that way. It really ruins them I think.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
7 Dec 18
I would find it inappropriate is this were to happen, and I'm even more disappointed the waiter didn't apologize. Letting it slip is one thing. Not offering an apology is something else. Sadly, as our society has grown more coarse such things are more common. In some communities such language is commonplace and not even considered inappropriate these days.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Dec 18
Yes that is true. Life has changed a lot over the years and not always for the better.
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@nosleee3134 (214)
• United States
8 Dec 18
I was taught to mind my own business and don't point
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@shaggin (72262)
• United States
26 Dec 18
@nosleee3134 I was taught that too but what about swearing like Laurel wrote about?
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@shaggin (72262)
• United States
29 Dec 18
@nosleee3134 I did try that out recently but I can't remember if I heard yanny or Laurel.
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@nosleee3134 (214)
• United States
29 Dec 18
@shaggin have you hear the sound either you hear laurel or something else really freaks me out lemme no what you heard and ill share what I heard
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@septabchips (1141)
• Nigeria
8 Dec 18
Of course, I would be offended because it is wrong and unpleasant. So what happened in the long run? Did your grand daughter eventually talk to the manager?
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@septabchips (1141)
• Nigeria
9 Dec 18
@Happy2BeMe For real? That's very good. Am glad the girl spoke up in the first place!
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