When did everyone in this country become completey incompetent? (1 Viewer)

[Hector Grey]

That's just trampist.

 

[washingcattle]

Using running water is more hygienic than a sink full of water. Plus the amount of water it saves depends on the size of the sink. We have a little sink in the downstairs toilet but the upstairs one is massive, running the tap shortly makes more sense unless you're washing your hands for an extended period of time (or have the taps blasting out water like diarrohea from a tramp's arse).

I love when first worlders refer to things as being "more hygienic". In a world of anti bacterial soaps and alcohol hand scrubs and the likes. This method is more hygienic than that method etc. Yes, sure but it's like winning the world cup and getting a blowjob right afterwards as opposed to just winning the world cup.

Where did you wash your hands today rest of the world ?

In a bag of sand

In a river of corpses


Oh right so, I had to use a basin of water and soap that kills 99% of all known germs. I feel so dirty.


It's the ultimate first world problem.

 

[dudley]

no, it's not.

ultimate first world problem is only putting one spoon of sugar in your cappucino, when you meant to put in one and a half.

FUCK MY LIFE RIGHT NOW

 

[washingcattle]

The spinning plate part of my microwave is broken so I have to stand beside it while it cooks, open the door and rotate the food every minute or so or else it only cooks on one side. It's like I'm actually cooking. Fucking bullshit I tell you.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Using running water is more hygienic than a sink full of water. Plus the amount of water it saves depends on the size of the sink. We have a little sink in the downstairs toilet but the upstairs one is massive, running the tap shortly makes more sense unless you're washing your hands for an extended period of time (or have the taps blasting out water like diarrohea from a tramp's arse).

Well, exactly. You waste more water filling a sink than running a quick splash to wash your hands after toileting.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Yes, the Irish are all very relaxed. But they also don’t seem to excel at anything, or care about doing so. It’s a relaxed attitude that’s not exactly laziness, but a kind of contentment born of sucking economic and social hind tit for decades. They don’t expect better of themselves, and as a consequence aren’t surprised when that’s what the world hands them. And then that’s how they themselves treat the next person.

There’s no reward for excellence, so why bother going the extra mile?

I think he's definitely on to something here.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

I love when first worlders refer to things as being "more hygienic". In a world of anti bacterial soaps and alcohol hand scrubs and the likes. This method is more hygienic than that method etc. Yes, sure but it's like winning the world cup and getting a blowjob right afterwards as opposed to just winning the world cup.

Where did you wash your hands today rest of the world ?

In a bag of sand

In a river of corpses


Oh right so, I had to use a basin of water and soap that kills 99% of all known germs. I feel so dirty.


It's the ultimate first world problem.

I work with biohazardous material so I'm used to washing my hands properly (though even in work, some of the sinks are separate taps which is mental). Also, I haven't had a cold/flu in nearly two years because I clean my hands properly.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

I think your man there is definitely wrong on the sausages.

You can get almost any flavour known to man now. Even in 2011 this was true.

 

[washingcattle]

I think he's definitely on to something here.

And you live where ?

I work with biohazardous material so I'm used to washing my hands properly (though even in work, some of the sinks are separate taps which is mental). Also, I haven't had a cold/flu in nearly two years because I clean my hands properly.

Nor have I and I wash my hands in cold water in a sink. Check mate.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

And you live where ?

What have either of our addresses have to do with work ethic in Ireland?

 

[Hector Grey]

Pair of pricks. You've probably both got AIDS and haven't noticed.

 

[washingcattle]

What have either of our addresses have to do with work ethic in Ireland?

You living in the states for the past what 5 years 10 years and agreeing with an american take on Irish work ethic isn't relevant then is it ?

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

You living in the states for the past what 5 years 10 years and agreeing with an american take on Irish work ethic isn't relevant then is it ?

Being Irish and having worked in various industries there, also London and having friends that run businesses in Germany and France and wherever is probably more relevant.
But really not that relevant at all.
The situation in Ireland either exists or it does not.

Play the ball.

 

[therealjohnny]

But the cold tap contains drinkable water, the hot tap doesn't. Has America defeated Legionnaires disease and not told us?


Edit.

Maybe he's just talking about bathroom sinks?

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

But the cold tap contains drinkable water, the hot tap doesn't. Has America defeated Legionnaires disease and not told us?


Edit.

Maybe he's just talking about bathroom sinks?

I'd imagine he's talking sinks where you wash your hands - so more likely to be bathroom.

I'm no plumber, but I'd have thought that pushing the mixer handle all the way to cold switches off any hot.
That's how I've been getting my drinking water.

But then again, I live in America. So, you know.

 

[washingcattle]

Play the ball.

What's that supposed to mean ?

It's absolutely relevant we're discussing a fucking blog called an American in fucking Dublin how is it not relevant ? If it was a blog called A Hungarian in Dublin and he was complaining about the lack of bath houses and you lived in Budapest and agreed with him that would be fucking relevant wouldn't it ?

For the record Irish work ethic is no different to anywhere else. Some things are better in certain places some are worse. Irish bar and restaurant staff are better than their English or American counterparts. Irish shop assistants in general are grand and less intrusive and pushy than Americans or English and in general the only thing we're any worse at is public sector areas where either A. No one gives a fuck. Or B. No one has time to give a fuck because there isn't enough staff to do the job to begin with.

Like hospitals where you have to wait 3 fucking days because there aren't enough staff and yet we fucking export nurses to keep the NHS from imploding.

And most of these problems have fuck all to do with " contentment born of sucking economic and social hind tit for decades" which by the way is as American an anti socialist statement as you'll ever find and therefore a completely relevant. The problems start with middle management especially in the last 20 years where middle managers come directly from college management courses and have never done the job their now fucking managing and go upwards.

And as for

"There’s no reward for excellence, so why bother going the extra mile?"

Yeah there fucking isn't because of exactly the same fucking middle management glass fucking ceiling I just fucking mentioned.

 

[washingcattle]

And while I'm at it

I'm not afraid of people thinking I'm a dick (even though I don't like it), what I am afraid of is hurting people's feelings. "The fish could have been fresher" - cue waitress looking really embarrassed. Mrs. egg_ once told a fella who cleaned our windows that she didn't think he had done a very good job (when he asked) and the poor lad just look totally crushed and moped off

Complaining to the waitress about your food is like complaining to the Usher about your movie. If it's that important to you say it to the manager who actually has some sway over the chef. The waitress on the other hand probably gets nothing but shit from the chef and completely ignored when she has anything to say except "yes chef"

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Irish bar and restaurant staff are better than their English or American counterparts.

Not to cherry pick, but you got an audible laugh with that.

This has not been my experience.

 

[washingcattle]

Not to cherry pick, but you got an audible laugh with that.

This has not been my experience.

Has been mine. All that fake smile, sir and madam bullshit sucking up so you'll tip them and checking in because it's policy and any other bullshit they go on with.

Fuck it give my food and then fuck off. If I want you I'll wave at you.

I hated restaurants in the states and the fucking "actors" that take your order here are an arrogant pain in the fucking hole. You are a fucking waiter, maybe someday you'll be a star but right now you're a fucking waiter, it pays your bills and so do your fucking job.

Or even better pretend it's acting, act like a waiter. Take my order get it right first time and bring me my food, then fuck off. Don't stand around fixing your fucking hair ignoring me, don't flirt with the bartender for 10 minutes pretending to be busy, and don't be on your fucking phone.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

You're a gas man.