malkiserow Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well today I sparked a knife security alert in a big London hotel. I was having breakfast and asked for a knife to cut my grapefruit...... it all kicked off. The waitresses had a flap and conflab then came over to me. Sorry sir, for security reasons you cannot use a grapefruit knife. I asked why... You might cut yourself!!! . I explained I had used grapefruit knives at breakfasts for 40 years without incident or security issues and even retained all 10 digits, I went on to show her my face and explained I also shaved this very morning with a 3 bladed disposable "weapon" made by the dangerous equipment supplier "Gillette" and survived. But we have not got to the best bit yet..... I suggested that evening customers in the restaurant also use steak knives which are probably sharper. And here it is..... "sir, we don't serve steaks any more for this very reason" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I've heard it all now!! They'll be serving steak already cut into bite size pieces next......and a spoon to eat it with!! Surely you could hurt yourself using a fork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 The terrorists won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 What next no soup incase you scold your self, the world has gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 You could not make it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 The terrorists won. no the PC idiots won. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 The hotel name would be helpful for next time I am in London I can stay somewhere where I know I am safe from Grapefruit and steak knifes and the maniacs who use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Mince and mash and mushy peas..............you can take your teeth out for that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well today I sparked a knife security alert in a big London hotel. I was having breakfast and asked for a knife to cut my grapefruit...... it all kicked off. The waitresses had a flap and conflab then came over to me. Sorry sir, for security reasons you cannot use a grapefruit knife. I asked why... You might cut yourself!!! . I explained I had used grapefruit knives at breakfasts for 40 years without incident or security issues and even retained all 10 digits, I went on to show her my face and explained I also shaved this very morning with a 3 bladed disposable "weapon" made by the dangerous equipment supplier "Gillette" and survived. But we have not got to the best bit yet..... I suggested that evening customers in the restaurant also use steak knives which are probably sharper. And here it is..... "sir, we don't serve steaks any more for this very reason" Thats just about beyond belief, is it a marketing ploy, what food do they serve, Mince and mash and mushy peas..............you can take your teeth out for that one but they might inflict heat injury, perhaps warm milk in a plastic childs beaker with a trained first aider standing by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well today I sparked a knife security alert in a big London hotel. I was having breakfast and asked for a knife to cut my grapefruit...... it all kicked off. The waitresses had a flap and conflab then came over to me. Sorry sir, for security reasons you cannot use a grapefruit knife. I asked why... You might cut yourself!!! . I explained I had used grapefruit knives at breakfasts for 40 years without incident or security issues and even retained all 10 digits, I went on to show her my face and explained I also shaved this very morning with a 3 bladed disposable "weapon" made by the dangerous equipment supplier "Gillette" and survived. But we have not got to the best bit yet..... I suggested that evening customers in the restaurant also use steak knives which are probably sharper. And here it is..... "sir, we don't serve steaks any more for this very reason" I can't believe that. No way It's a wind up, right? What hotel was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 No Rice Crispies for breakfast either as they might cause someone a heart attack with the snap, crackle and pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 no this is not a wind up - I was told these things but I put in a complaint with the general manager and demanded a full explanation and the truth as I feel I might have been spun a line.... a hotel with no steak! So I just heard the answer back that they should have told me Health and safety not security. they should have cut my grapefruit for me nicely they really don't serve steak in the restaurant (and as they have a few places to eat - none of their restaurants serve steak) BUT not having sharp knives was not the reason to stop steaks. interestingly, they also confirmed they now do a new steak dish for room service and as such have just purchased a brand new set of steak knives ..... so I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO USE ONE OF THOSE So a bit of a result. outcome ....... a discounted room for next time with a full exec upgrade for free ...... I guess this will come in handy? It is the Strand Place Hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) No Malc - they took one look at you and realised that you couldn't be trusted with a knife. Didn't you ask them to take it away and prepare the grapefruit properly for you? Sorry, just read your answer above and realised that they should have done. Edited November 6, 2014 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 No Malc - they took one look at you and realised that you couldn't be trusted with a knife. Didn't you ask them to take it away and prepare the grapefruit properly for you? Yes I did..... they hacked it up with all the pith left on to I told them to take it away as I was less than amused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think the manager will be grilling one of the waitresses later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) no the PC idiots won. KW Blaming political correctness is pushing it a bit far, you'll be blaming the EU next. Or the environment agency If it is true (surely it can't be, can it?) it would be fear of being sued that is the driver - but frankly if this is true they need to be shamed publicly. Edit. Started replying, got sidetracked, didn't see the respose. Edited November 6, 2014 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Please tell me this is a troll / joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 You could not make it up Oh I think he did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, the cover your backside in case we get sued idiots won. no the PC idiots won. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am afraid it is NOT a joke and 100% fact Please tell me this is a troll / joke... Oh I think he did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've stayed at the Strand Palace. But here's my main point: What we have here is not the case of political correctness or anything remotely resembling it. We have here is a case of extremely poor training and bad management (or maybe just thicko staff). Every week there is a story on the news about health and safety or political correctness "gone mad", (cue somebody saying "this country's gone to the dogs" et cetera et cetera) whereas in reality what you've got is incompetence. As Malcolm's explanation from the manager shows, the reasons he was given by the waitress were not the actual reasons at all. The HSE has a myth busters section of their website for a related reason. Malcolm does look dodgy though, fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've stayed at the Strand Palace. But here's my main point: What we have here is not the case of political correctness or anything remotely resembling it. We have here is a case of extremely poor training and bad management (or maybe just thicko staff). Every week there is a story on the news about health and safety or political correctness "gone mad", (cue somebody saying "this country's gone to the dogs" et cetera et cetera) whereas in reality what you've got is incompetence. As Malcolm's explanation from the manager shows, the reasons he was given by the waitress were not the actual reasons at all. The HSE has a myth busters section of their website for a related reason. Malcolm does look dodgy though, fair play. It is clear from the apology (now in writing) that IF they had not just recently added steak onto the room service menu - No other knife will be provided in the restaurant other than their usual bit of flat steel called a knife. I have decided that the dreadlocks need to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 no this is not a wind up - I was told these things but I put in a complaint with the general manager and demanded a full explanation and the truth as I feel I might have been spun a line.... a hotel with no steak! So I just heard the answer back that they should have told me Health and safety not security. they should have cut my grapefruit for me nicely they really don't serve steak in the restaurant (and as they have a few places to eat - none of their restaurants serve steak) BUT not having sharp knives was not the reason to stop steaks. interestingly, they also confirmed they now do a new steak dish for room service and as such have just purchased a brand new set of steak knives ..... so I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO USE ONE OF THOSE So a bit of a result. outcome ....... a discounted room for next time with a full exec upgrade for free ...... I guess this will come in handy? It is the Strand Place Hotel Looks like you made mince-meat of their argument! What a load of old tripe! :wacko: :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 maybe you should have taken in your own knife? you're sharper than that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Interesting: http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/myth-busting/2013/case203-restaurant-knives.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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