Don't poke the bear

[Marmalady]

Especially not the old grizzly bears.

I 'd been into town with my Dad and stopped at a supermarket for a few things. At the checkout, our things were being scanned when Dad suddenly remembered something else we wanted and scurried off to get it. Before he got back with it, a very smartly-dressed young man came to the checkout and the cashier explained we were waiting for my Dad. Now Dad is in his eighties, so doesn't sprint, but he's not a slow shuffler either and he was back within about a minute. That was obviously too long for the young man though...

YM (snarkily): I had to wait!

Dad (instantly fiery): HARD BLOODY LUCK!!

I don't know what reaction the man was expecting, but it wasn't that - he took a step back, the cashier jumped a bit (thinking there'd be a fight, perhaps?) I paid for everything and picked up my bags, with Dad still glaring at the young guy, and we left. The thing is, if the other guy hadn't said anything, I know Dad would have apologised for keeping him waiting; but when he jumped in first with the snarky comment, he got it paid back with interest.

[greek_jester]

The thing is, if the other guy hadn't said anything, I know Dad would have apologised for keeping him waiting; but when he jumped in first with the snarky comment, he got it paid back with interest.

Quite right, too. You get back the attitude you give; politeness breeds politeness, rudeness gets a verbal smack-down.

[Marmalady]

rudeness gets a verbal smack-down.

It certainly does from my dad Be nice to him, he'll be nice as pie to you; but if you want a row, he'll be more than happy to let you have one.

[MoonCat]

Haha I LOVE YOUR DAD!

[Marmalady]

So do I

He may have arthritis in his bones but he's still got fire in his belly.

[Sunshine]

My gpa was like that... Well both of my gpas were. You just weren't rude around them, or they'd flay you. Andvwoe betide anyone that was rude to the women in their lives...