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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2009-08-30 22:13, MickeyPainless wrote: It was a perfect play on words with a very funny double entendre. That's comedy writing worth paying for!! Quote:
On 2009-08-30 19:11, VernonOnCoins wrote: This is our way of being the Monday morning quarterbacks. Would we actually use these comebacks. Most us of, probably not. But, there is comfort to be found among friends, in these “what if” scenarios. Lighten up. You’re sucking the joy out of the room.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Irfaan Kahan Veteran user 346 Posts |
This is stupid.
Of course, I am NOT a bum. I HAVE a bum, therefore I am.
I'm a Magician playing the part of an Actor
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Kaylan Special user CT 758 Posts |
Kill 'em with kindness, Nash - you'll rest easy at night that way.
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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts |
Nash, you should have given the money back & said-
I don't feel right taking your entire months pay. or Isn't this the same 2 dollars I gave you at the freeway off ramp where you were holding up a cardboard sign? ;) People can simply be rude sometimes, I experienced a bit of weirdness performing yesterday at an outdoor concert. I just moved on & didn't give it too much thought. Mike Mike |
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2009-08-31 13:10, Michael Peterson wrote:...I experienced a bit of weirdness performing yesterday at an outdoor concert. ... Weird vibes, I noticed that yesterday myself. I wonder what was up??? -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Adam1975 Special user UK 900 Posts |
Its a night out for you mate,but a night off for your family....
Save your breath for your inflatable girl friend.... Men like him don’t grow on trees — they swing from them..... Just because you have one, doesn’t mean you have to be one.... Come to see me again when you have less time..... I saw a loaf of bread today that made me think of you,but when I looked again it said 'Thick Cut' ........ He dosent have to worry about identity theft ,cause no one wants to be him.... There you go,all tried and personally tested,all the tools you need to make the twats curl up and die!!
Ive upped my standards.Now,up yours!
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joshsmagic Regular user Chicago 189 Posts |
This thread cracks me up...good advice, I agree with everyone
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
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On 2009-08-31 00:01, greatscott wrote: True, we need to vent. It's impossible to read the offender's body language through a description, and that has a huge bearing on how we handle the situation. |
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Nash Inner circle Hong Kong ~ USA 1101 Posts |
You guys are too funny.
I'm cool, I forgot to mention that the same night, at the table adjacent to them the customers dropped me a $20 tip so it all balances out. Gotta focus on the goods instead of the bads
I teach leaders the magic of curiosity and empathetic communication. keynote Speaker | Seattle magician
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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts |
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On 2009-08-31 16:38, Nash wrote: That's it right there ! :) Mike |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On 2009-08-29 19:58, Brian Proctor wrote: Granted, he was abrupt. But I don't think he was all that rude, at least he said NO THANK YOU! As opposed to the woman in the first story. Some people just don't like magic. I know it's hard to understand, but it's true.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2009-09-01 12:26, ed rhodes wrote:...Some people just don't like magic. I know it's hard to understand, but it's true. True words but on the other hand, you never know what someone is going through. It might not have had anything to do with the magic or the magician. When I was on the road our bus driver was the biggest a*hole I thought I had ever met so I decided to see if I could become friends with him and would ride shotgun late at night and talk. I discovered that he was in incredible pain all the time and had to work to support his family. He wasn't trying to be mean, it was the pain from a failed back operation. He had pain meds but they knocked him out so he couldn't drive and use. That changed my attitude about rude people and a*holes. You just never know what the other person is dealing with. Of course, some folks are just a*holes plain and simple and theres nothing you can do about that but be glad you aren't one. -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
When I was the entertainment director of the Texas Renaissance Festival, I was often asked about handling hecklers. In my handbook, I had written the following:
"Get a copy of 2002 Insults. Read it from cover to cover, and find three or four insults you really like. Memorize them. When someone begins to heckle you or give you any kind of hard time, look him straight in the eye, smile, and think one of them at him, as loud as you can. "The audience will understand. They will admire your restraint. The heckler might understand. And you will have the pride of realizing that you could have made him feel like the idiot he actually is. If he continues, after you have given him two or three chances, once the rest of the audience is on your side, go in for a clean, swift, surgical strike. But do this only if the audience is on your side." These forums serve the same purpose as thinking a heckle-stopper at the insulting party. It makes you feel good to know that you could have really graved the heckler, but you still have your job.
"The Swatter"
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augiemagic Regular user Overland Park, KS 162 Posts |
I like the turning the bill into a hundred idea.
Also: tear off the corner, give her the "Receipt" and leave your set-up lemon and a knife at the table. Walk away and wait for it... Side note: the average 20-something female (especially attractive ones) gets hit on at least multiple times a day, over a thousand times a year. Hence, they develop the b**** mode to ward off us friendly dudes. Thank god I'm cute. |
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
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On 2009-08-31 16:38, Nash wrote: I hope that you flaunted it, just a little. Quote:
On 2009-09-01 15:58, Terry Veckey wrote: JWG? I hope that isn't meant as the initials of a certain psychopath. That's just bad! |
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Victor Ian Smith New user Los Angeles 61 Posts |
How about when you handed her the two dollars back you could have said:
"OK, have a nice dinner. I'll just leave this here (set the two dollars back on the table) for your ill-fated waitress as an extra tip since she doesn't have the ability to walk away. She's forced to take orders from you." <<very therapeutic>>
"Do what you love...
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gdw Inner circle 4884 Posts |
Wow. Though I'm a bot confused. Was she at the same table as the regular you were walking over too?
If so, the obvious solution would be to turn to them and say, "I'm sorry, I'm here to see (insert regulars name, or just address them)" Of course, if they were not the same table, well, you could just turn to someone else at the same table and re-introduce yourself to them, perhaps indicating in some way you are waiting to see how much they will pay you to not perform. OR, say to her "I'm sorry, the restaurant already pays me to perform here, you do not need to pay me to not perform, but thank you for the offer." or some other remark that is polite, but also has some sort of under lying slap to her face that I am certain she would be oblivious to. The whole "don't come near my family" thing is off putting. Perhaps she was religious and did not believe in magic for some "god" based reason. I would have been asking the rest of them if THEY would like to see you perform.
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
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tomterm8 Regular user 163 Posts |
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On 2009-09-01 22:27, gdw wrote: In this scenario, I think what the OP did was the most professional thing possible... basically, just walking away. Getting into fights with the customers could easily get you fired, and she isn't worth it. |
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Sir Richard Special user 650 Posts |
On the serious side, I'm thinking that the lady at the table is one of those who "must be" the center of attention & didn't want to "share the spotlight" with anyone else. Also, obviously a "control" freak. Insulting her would not only do damage to the resturant that employs you, it might make the others at the table defensive towards you. I really believe that you did the right thing in walking away & not allowing yourself to become the same type of person that she was. I don't do these type of gigs, but when she handed me the two dollars I still might have gushed: "Oh boy! Two dollars! Now I can buy that Lexus! Just kidding! You keep it! You folks have a wonderful evening! I know I am!" then walk away! NEVER let anybody take control away from you, but remain a class act. I have an advantage in the fact that I'm partially deaf so I can always turn a "deaf ear" to people who insult me.
Sir Richard
"In the land of Murphy there is but ONE law!"
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gfdiamond Regular user sweden 198 Posts |
Hi,
you should have said...'keep it and upgrade yourself to a new outfit' that always gets a laugh. regards, geoff.
Check me out on Google. Geoff Diamond Magician.
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