Robin Mayes wrote:
Surprised this already hasn't come up.

The end of last week, we were all told that we had to precede P.A. messages
with "Good (morning / afternoon / evening) ladies and gentlemen". By Monday
it was reduced to "Ladies and gentlemen".

How do you feel about this? Do you think it's a tad Americanised?
I hate it. It devalues people who automatically say this kind of thing
out of politeness. If someoen is forced to do this kind of thing it
sounds forced and unmeaningfull.

Chris p wrote:
unmeaningfull.

Can I ask where this one came from?

"Cast_Iron" wrote in message
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Chris p wrote:
unmeaningfull.

Can I ask where this one came from?

"The Management"

"boristhe.spider" wrote in message
...
I've been using Good Afternoon etc since I passed out, it gets the
customers
attention and I feel makes them feel a bit more valued, and it gives me
the
moral high ground when passing on bad news.

I also find that saying things twice tends to get it through most
"Customers" thick skulls, they don't often listen the first time.

Those who don't like it maybe these would be better
"Listen to ME, Listen to ME"
or "OIIIIIIIII"
or "Whatsuppppp"

BTS



I think all public announcements should be prefaced with
"You probably won't be too shocked to hear that......."

Or

"Look, we are really sorry but............"


"Robin Mayes" wrote in message
...
Surprised this already hasn't come up.

The end of last week, we were all told that we had to precede P.A.
messages
with "Good (morning / afternoon / evening) ladies and gentlemen". By
Monday
it was reduced to "Ladies and gentlemen".

How do you feel about this? Do you think it's a tad Americanised?

Do you consider yourself customers or passengers?

Not only would I like to know, but I'm sure
would too!

"Robin Mayes" wrote in message
.. .

"Cast_Iron" wrote in message
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Chris p wrote:
unmeaningfull.

Can I ask where this one came from?

"The Management"


'nuff said (rolls eyes in despair)

On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:40:54 +0100 HP wrote:
}
} I think all public announcements should be prefaced with
} "You probably won't be too shocked to hear that......."
}
} Or
}
} "Look, we are really sorry but............"

Last night I heard "Yo! Da big man wants the cleaner on platform two,
now like."

Shrug It made a change and raised a smile.

Matthew
--
Záhid sharáb píné dé, masjid mein baith kar
ya woh jagah batá dé jahán Khudá na ho.
http://www.calmeilles.co.uk/

"Matthew Malthouse" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:40:54 +0100 HP wrote:
}
} I think all public announcements should be prefaced with
} "You probably won't be too shocked to hear that......."
}
} Or
}
} "Look, we are really sorry but............"

Last night I heard "Yo! Da big man wants the cleaner on platform two,
now like."

Shrug It made a change and raised a smile.

I spent some time in the states and there was a bus driver that used to
announce weather reports and stock market info..There was a scrolling
information board downtown and he would just read all the info to the
passengers with his own little imbelishments.

"Good morning ladies and gentleman, and welcome to downtown san francisco on
this georgous morning. You will be pleased to hear that it we are expecting
good weather all day, and the Dow Jones index is looking good etc "

I used to think it was hilarious!





Matthew
--
Záhid sharáb píné dé, masjid mein baith kar
ya woh jagah batá dé jahán Khudá na ho.
http://www.calmeilles.co.uk/