tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post5494042662197493285..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: Those Special PeopleExpat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-21521810021649257642011-12-09T13:13:38.841+00:002011-12-09T13:13:38.841+00:00It does rather depend on the rule though, in my op...It does rather depend on the rule though, in my opinion. And whether it's a law or a rule. I can't think of any laws that I would break (apart from a bit of speeding, but never in residential areas. Motorways are fair game, however), but rules, well, that's different.<br /><br />I would switch my phone off when asked to on a plane because there's a good reason for the rule. But I argued with a customs person who made me take my zip-up top off when he wasn't making people with jumpers (sweaters?) take them off. What difference does it make if the thing has a zip down the front or not? It just seemed arbitrary.<br /><br />And at school there were many stupid rules that probably had a good reason when they were first implemented, but the reason had long since gone. So I ignored the rules. Which made life far more interesting than being a goody two-shoes.<br /><br />And at a country park where I walk my dog, there are rules about where you can and can't let your dog off the lead. If there are school groups or other people around, I'll put my dog on the lead so that he doesn't bother anyone. But if it's early morning(which is usually when I walk) and quiet then I let him off the whole time as there's no-one around to be bothered by him. It's all about applying common sense.<br /><br />Some rules are definitely made to be broken!Mrs Baumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-80386748441391741872011-12-08T13:54:14.785+00:002011-12-08T13:54:14.785+00:00Some people think they are exempt from the law for...Some people think they are exempt from the law for some reason known only to themselves.<br /><br />It would be impossible to get away without being caught in England with hot cups of coffee while driving. Thats IF there was someone waiting to catch them. Sooner or later they'd be caught.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-2972066028870580422011-12-08T13:44:15.800+00:002011-12-08T13:44:15.800+00:00Here in the States I often find that the "end...Here in the States I often find that the "end justifies the means" and that people will ignore rules if they really want something or, as in Baldwin's case, if they can't see the logic. <br />We have a local nature park where they have asked people to only walk on the designated paths because they are trying to grow various plants that are native here. Not only have people blatantly ignored this request, the park has ended up carving out new paths where people have trekked in the soil. I found that really annoying.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-27465054616186153352011-12-08T05:29:58.171+00:002011-12-08T05:29:58.171+00:00Speaking as a rule-follower: I feel your pain, an...Speaking as a rule-follower: I feel your pain, and was delighted to see that both Baldwin and Blago- well, the other guy - got their just desserts. In our house, when we run across such behavior (such as occurs almost daily in Seoul traffic)we always say (voice dripping with sarcasm) 'Well, that's what's most convenient for *him*'...sigh.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-17888691585016459702011-12-08T01:00:59.427+00:002011-12-08T01:00:59.427+00:00Ooo, I'm so glad you feel the same way about M...Ooo, I'm so glad you feel the same way about Mr. Baldwin's behavior as I do. I was ranting about this on the way to work this morning. I don't care if it's a silly rule, if everyone else has to follow it, you do too no matter who you are!<br /><br />Another reason for me to despise Alec Baldwin. This was the first one: http://britishpages.us/news/2011/11/01/alec-baldwin-says-england-is-a-failure/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-52141490826014710692011-12-08T00:30:04.645+00:002011-12-08T00:30:04.645+00:00So Baldwin was thrown off the plane for not switch...So Baldwin was thrown off the plane for not switching off his electronic device when asked - yet someone else on that same flight apparently tweeted about it right after it happened - therefore violating the same no electronic devices rule!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-51598964631584403882011-12-08T00:23:59.097+00:002011-12-08T00:23:59.097+00:00I wish I'd never heard of it, as I am sorely t...I wish I'd never heard of it, as I am sorely tempted now. But will def switch the phone off when told!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-914909184250049392011-12-08T00:19:55.095+00:002011-12-08T00:19:55.095+00:00Yeah, I need to give words with friends a go.Yeah, I need to give words with friends a go.awindramhttp://anthonywindram.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-48319228597954158152011-12-07T23:53:18.919+00:002011-12-07T23:53:18.919+00:00Words with Friends is pretty freaking addictive ;)...Words with Friends is pretty freaking addictive ;)Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-43341919821851411542011-12-07T23:28:16.330+00:002011-12-07T23:28:16.330+00:00Special people feel so privileged. As if the rules...Special people feel so privileged. As if the rules don't apply to them. They are really surprised when we expect them to follow them. What sort of dimension do they live in that they are so out of touch with the rest of us?Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.com