How would you handle this?

deewee

deewee

Pursuit Driver
Most everyone knows I am an office manager for a self storage facility...but I am also the property manager for the shopping center where our office is located.

Every once in a while people will hang out at the bench between my office & the restaurant next door. I don't really mind this as the bench is there for folks to sit & enjoy, but sometimes people sitting out there have "potty" mouths. This is a nice shopping center (for Rockmart) and the businesses here draw lots of families. I highly frown on the coarse language, as it offends other customers. In the past, I've gone out and addressed the situation and never had a problem. But, dear hubby says I shouldn't be doing that & to call the police instead, for my safety.
 
Guard Dad said:
Carry pepper spray



And a tazor
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I have my 50ft stream wasp spray and a large can of OC like what M carries in his popo car.
I still want a tazer...and an ASP! Adding those to my Christmas list. :)
 
deewee said:
Most everyone knows I am an office manager for a self storage facility...but I am also the property manager for the shopping center where our office is located.

Every once in a while people will hang out at the bench between my office & the restaurant next door. I don't really mind this as the bench is there for folks to sit & enjoy, but sometimes people sitting out there have "potty" mouths. This is a nice shopping center (for Rockmart) and the businesses here draw lots of families. I highly frown on the coarse language, as it offends other customers. In the past, I've gone out and addressed the situation and never had a problem. But, dear hubby says I shouldn't be doing that & to call the police instead, for my safety.
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I'd probably just handle it on a case by case situation. Your gut is good to tell you when a situation is really dangerous. Most people respond well to a friendly, light-hearted reminder that we have to keep the conversation friendly for all. I'd probably make a joke that there's a great place to cuss and get rowdy down in front of [insert my competitor's name]! But, your husband has a better grasp on the area and who you might have to deal with. If he's concerned, it's probably wise to take that to heart. ;)
 
I'm assuming that you're talking about a couple of people or kids who are just hanging out - not like a gang. I would go out and nicely ask them to watch their language. If it continues, call the police and have them intervene.
 
LisaC said:
I'm assuming that you're talking about a couple of people or kids who are just hanging out - not like a gang. I would go out and nicely ask them to watch their language. If it continues, call the police and have them intervene.
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I agree. Something like asking folks to watch their language hardly necessitates a 911 call. Waste of a Leo's time.
 
Just hang a sign above that bench that says, If you cuss, we will fuss! Then at the bottom put a little note that reads

* This shopping center has ears so cuss at your own risk! Be afraid.......be very afraid :laugh :laugh
 
If you don't have signs up addressing profanity and lewd behavior; you might want to consider it. I've seen them at public places like that.
 
RNG said:
Just hang a sign above that bench that says, If you cuss, we will fuss! Then at the bottom put a little note that reads

* This shopping center has ears so cuss at your own risk! Be afraid.......be very afraid :laugh :laugh
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This is awesome!
 
Good thoughts/posts!

I guess maybe M is filtering my job thru what he deals with. It is usually adults doing this, and they're usually mad at someone on the phone...or relaying something to somebody else. I honestly don't think they realize how loud, or how rough, they are speaking sometimes.

This morning I had a man, about my age, out there sitting on the bench and loudly cussing whoever was on the other line...I'm talking really really bad cussing. I stuck my head out the door since it was approaching lunch time and our end of the parking lot was going to be getting full very soon. Just wanted to make eye contact with him and let him know he was being noticed. Waited about 5 minutes of more loud cussing, then I went out and politely reminded him that customers were noticing and looking at him. He nodded "yes" and toned it down, then left a minute or so later.

If he had at any time directed his anger toward me, I would have stepped back in my office and called one of the officers on their cell phone to swing by and help me out. They're usually pretty good about helping me out since they know me. I just don't want to over-use this courtesy they give me.

I'll talk to the boss lady about signage.
 
Winchester said:
A 12 gauge pump shortgun works well in these situations from what I have experienced!
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Then hide the body in an empty storage unit? LOL...I like it!
 
deewee said:
Winchester said:
A 12 gauge pump shortgun works well in these situations from what I have experienced!
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Then hide the body in an empty storage unit? LOL...I like it!
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No, you don't need to shoot anyone. lol :laugh No no no!

Just make them think you could! :whistle
 
Winchester said:
deewee said:
Winchester said:
A 12 gauge pump shortgun works well in these situations from what I have experienced!
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Then hide the body in an empty storage unit? LOL...I like it!
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No, you don't need to shoot anyone. lol :laugh No no no!

Just make them think you could! :whistle
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Oooooooh, you should have told me that in the first place! :pray
 
Just a quick spray from the prank air freshner can that actually smells like rotten eggs should do the trick.
 
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