Jody wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:25 amWith a long drive home and a storm expected, he might not have made it. How might I have felt if he crashed and killed someone ?!Felix wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:50 pmTBF in that state i would have probably said get on your bike and hope you get nicked.Jody wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
That's awfully close to 'If it saves one life, Think of the children' arguments that really irritate me. He was, an assumption on my part, a competent adult. If so it's his fault and nobody elses. One day we might get back to people having a concept of personal responsibility. If not then he shouldn't be driving a vehicle.