NOT all of the younger generation need to be admonished for their behaviour. We only have to examine ourselves, the older, retired generation.
Having returned from a short summer break, I think it is time to redress the balance. On the first day, the hotel was invaded by a coach-load of pensioners from a far-flung corner of our sceptred isle, a mixture of clientele which can only be described as Vera Lynn and George Formby look-alikes.
The young staff, supplementing their incomes while at college or university, were patronised by a few whose consideration for others bordered on rudeness as they were being waited on hand and foot. At a tea shop frequented by the blue-rinse brigade, some tables were occupied for at least two hours on occasions, while they consumed two cups of tea, and the princely 20p tip did not go unnoticed.
Bless them all. Oh, by the way, one of these visitors misappropriated my (already paid-for) daily newspaper on leaving the reception desk.
Kenneth Bowker, Vesper Walk, Huntington, York.
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