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Title: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 02:13:14 PM

I went out last night after work for a quick drink . It was in the pub round the corner full of after office drinkers. It was extremely busy but there was a couple standing next to us that were obviously embroiled in some passionate affair and were trying to get their quota of each other before going home to their respective partners.  Seriously it was verging on the obscene at some points - you can tell I was watching closely can't you  lol:

The person I was having a drink with was morally outraged and even dared to cough loudly to express his annoyance. They looked up from one another, received the disapproving glare and head shaking and then continued on regardless.

I tried to argue that there was absolutely no point in challenging them - they were not going to stop . There was no one else in the world apart from them right there and then, and they couldn't care less about what anyone else thought. I also thought it was quite fascinating - in a people watching, making themselves look complete idiots , kind of way  noooo:

I suggested we move if he was that bothered - which was met with disdain on the "why on earth should we move  - we were here first principle"  shrugs:

I didn't stay long  ::)

Would you have said anything , moved away or just watched ?



Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Snoopy on March 20, 2009, 02:18:38 PM
I'd have lit a ciggy and blown smoke at him. Just to watch the furious fanning that people like your colleague do whenever anyone lights up within forty yards. Bloody killjoy ~ Seriously I wouldn't go for a drink with him ever again.


How people behave in a pub is a matter for the Landlord and them ~ nobody else.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 20, 2009, 02:28:03 PM
From my point of view, a public display of affection it's a bit like someone eating in front of starving man.  cry:

I would have moved away.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Snoopy on March 20, 2009, 02:58:37 PM
 happy100  You prolly don't want that from me but it is meant in a manly sort of way.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 03:00:51 PM
As long as it's not a doggy way  eeek:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 20, 2009, 03:06:54 PM
Then he would get a bucket of cold water throw over him.   evil:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: barmisspah? on March 20, 2009, 03:09:19 PM
When my children were small, I worked in the pub next door.
During the luch hour we used to get a couple (who worked at the Gas Board down the road) using the pub car park to leave his van while they went off somewhere else in her car. The landlord would not have minded if they actually used the pub, he was also peeved that the guy parked his van right outside the kitchen window which blocked out all the light. After several weeks of this he eventually put a notice on the van asking him not to leave his van in the pub car park while he carried on his sordid little affair. Problem solved.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:23:12 PM
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I went out last night after work for a quick drink


 char048
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:24:30 PM
What I didn't go out or it wasn't a quick drink  whacky115
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:25:01 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:25:53 PM
Whatever ...said with attitude and zigzaggy fingers  lol:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:26:14 PM
 scared2:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:28:18 PM
So, how far were they going, like... these folks?  That would be the decider for me.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:29:01 PM
Which folks?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:29:45 PM
The pair in the OP
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:31:07 PM
Eh?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:31:24 PM
So, how far were they going, like... these folks?  That would be the decider for me.

Ahhhh you would have watched to. I knew I could rely on you   lol:

She was standing - he was sitting on the stool. She had her coat undone so bystanders could not see too well what was happening. She was pretending to be 'on her Blackberry' whilst his hand was up her skirt  eeek: eeek: eeek:

Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 05:32:15 PM
Is Blackberry some sort of euphemism?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:33:04 PM
 eeek:

Sounds intriguing!
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:33:37 PM
Is Blackberry some sort of euphemism?

Nope ...she needed something to focus her attentions on  eeek:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:42:00 PM
Is Blackberry some sort of euphemism?

Nope ...she needed something to focus her attentions on  eeek:

There's an old joke about trying to focus  eyes:

Some other time perhaps
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:42:57 PM
Errr no - now would be just fine  lol:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:46:24 PM
 noooo:

It's too many werds to write out just now...  redface:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:47:04 PM
I'll  remember to ask you at the next lunch then - you don't get away with it that easy  lol:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:50:44 PM
No problemo ... easier spoken than typed.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2009, 05:52:35 PM
No problemo ... easier spoken than typed.
Smooth talker!

You've got her begging to go out with you!  worthy:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 05:54:38 PM
 eeek:

Just call me the Charmer  eyes:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2009, 05:57:50 PM
eeek:

Just call me the Charmer  eyes:
My hero....  cloud9:

Teach me O Master...  worthy:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 05:59:54 PM
Smooth talker!
You've got her begging to go out with you!  worthy:

 thatsit:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 06:03:08 PM
eeek:

Just call me the Charmer  eyes:
My hero....  cloud9:

Teach me O Master...  worthy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHZ6cuciSts
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 06:03:15 PM
Just call me the Charmer  eyes:
My hero....  cloud9:
Teach me O Master...  worthy:

Shouldn't you graduate from your Shower Making For Dummies class before you take on advanced courses that will really challenge you  evil:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2009, 06:03:34 PM
Smooth talker!
You've got her begging to go out with you!  worthy:

 thatsit:
Ooooops!  redface:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 06:07:18 PM
Naughty BM   sex014
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2009, 06:09:14 PM
Owch!  evil:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 06:22:29 PM
He's hardly touched you  evil:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2009, 06:57:40 PM
I regularly show affection to Mrs TMR (to be) in the pub. And on the way to it. And on the way home, probably more so... I wouldn't be fiddling with my BlackBerry, either. We merely osculate.

At what point does simple "love" become uncomfortable viewing for bystanders?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 07:07:43 PM
I regularly show affection to Mrs TMR (to be) in the pub. And on the way to it. And on the way home, probably more so... I wouldn't be fiddling with my BlackBerry, either. We merely osculate.

At what point does simple "love" become uncomfortable viewing for bystanders?

When it move from an expression of affection towards a sexual assault?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2009, 07:11:30 PM
I regularly show affection to Mrs TMR (to be) in the pub. And on the way to it. And on the way home, probably more so... I wouldn't be fiddling with my BlackBerry, either. We merely osculate.

At what point does simple "love" become uncomfortable viewing for bystanders?

When it move from an expression of affection towards a sexual assault?

That's hardly clear from the OP though, is it?   It reads more like a couple getting too frisky in a public place.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 07:23:42 PM
I regularly show affection to Mrs TMR (to be) in the pub. And on the way to it. And on the way home, probably more so... I wouldn't be fiddling with my BlackBerry, either. We merely osculate.

At what point does simple "love" become uncomfortable viewing for bystanders?

When it move from an expression of affection towards a sexual assault?

That's hardly clear from the OP though, is it?   It reads more like a couple getting too frisky in a public place.

Not from the OP, agreed, but later...

Quote
She was standing - he was sitting on the stool. She had her coat undone so bystanders could not see too well what was happening. She was pretending to be 'on her Blackberry' whilst his hand was up her skirt   

When I wrote sexual assault I had in mind consensual. Fine for a club but I think over stepping the mark for a Public House.
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2009, 07:29:36 PM
I regularly show affection to Mrs TMR (to be) in the pub. And on the way to it. And on the way home, probably more so... I wouldn't be fiddling with my BlackBerry, either. We merely osculate.

At what point does simple "love" become uncomfortable viewing for bystanders?

When it move from an expression of affection towards a sexual assault?

That's hardly clear from the OP though, is it?   It reads more like a couple getting too frisky in a public place.

Not from the OP, agreed, but later...

Quote
She was standing - he was sitting on the stool. She had her coat undone so bystanders could not see too well what was happening. She was pretending to be 'on her Blackberry' whilst his hand was up her skirt   

When I wrote sexual assault I had in mind consensual. Fine for a club but I think over stepping the mark for a Public House.


 rubschin: Can assault be consenual? And why is it OK in a club, not a pub? Do the boundaries of decency evaporate when you enter such a place, thus making it acceptable?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:03:27 PM
Is this about hormones?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 08:05:37 PM

 rubschin: Can assault be consenual? And why is it OK in a club, not a pub? Do the boundaries of decency evaporate when you enter such a place, thus making it acceptable?

To comment on the latter question first; there are clubs, venues etc where the sole object is that of seeking sexual gratification. The habitués know the score, the entry price, the club rules etc and that's fine should one choose to go that way.
A Pub however, in my understanding is open to all and sundry (Landlord's discretion notwithstanding) and consideration to other members of the public enjoying a drink and a bit of social interaction is called for.

Assault?  I mean intentional libidinous foreplay  eyes:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:08:51 PM
So when's the next date with Miss D?



 Popcorn:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 08:20:28 PM
So when's the next date with Miss D?



 Popcorn:

I think it would be fair to say that our social secretaries our in discussion regarding potential windows of opportunity vis-a-vis further investigations of available fare of the Sunday Lunch variety. Naturally VP regulars will be advised of forthcoming eventualities should the time and occasion arise.

How does that suit?  angel1
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:23:57 PM
I really don't think anyone has the slightest interest any more Pastis - honestly they have all moved on to much bigger and better things  - and rightfully so I may add  whistle:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:27:51 PM
So when's the next date with Miss D?



 Popcorn:

I think it would be fair to say that our social secretaries our in discussion regarding potential windows of opportunity vis-a-vis further investigations of available fare of the Sunday Lunch variety. Naturally VP regulars will be advised of forthcoming eventualities should the time and occasion arise.
How does that suit?  angel1

 whistle: whistle: whistle:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Pastis on March 20, 2009, 08:28:40 PM
 redface: redface: redface:


Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:29:30 PM
A babby  cloud9:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Snoopy on March 20, 2009, 08:32:27 PM
Looks more like a tiff to me
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:33:00 PM
Often leads to a babby  cloud9:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:36:30 PM
 noooo:

Are you having some kind of mid to latter life crisis  rubschin:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 20, 2009, 08:36:51 PM
Looks more like a tiff to me

I knew it wouldn't last.  noooo:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:37:10 PM
Eh?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 20, 2009, 08:38:33 PM
Don't give us "Eh"

What is this babby malaky then?
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:39:18 PM
I am getting really confused  lol:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2009, 08:39:31 PM
We have high hopes!
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:40:17 PM
Of what FFS !!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Snoopy on March 20, 2009, 08:41:13 PM
The Boy has explained to Nick about the birds and the bees
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2009, 08:42:45 PM
The Boy has explained to Nick about the birds and the bees

 lol: lol: lol:

Oh I see. No wonder he is sooooo excitable at the moment  noooo:
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 20, 2009, 08:43:57 PM
We have high hopes!

"He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes" ~ Frank Sinatra 1959
Title: Re: Public displays of affection
Post by: GROWLER on March 20, 2009, 10:30:34 PM



Would you have said anything ?





Yes. Did so in the Asda once.
Young couple getting frisky down one of the aisles. Just sauntered past muttering "why don't you just have a shag and be done with it, and then we can all resume with our shopping"?
Didn't get any reaction unfortunately.
Lack of speech problee due to his tounge being wrapped around her tonsils?