Man Behaving Badly

A call home to Joe resulted in a trip to Spuntino. He was hungry, James was starving after playing a heartbreaking baseball where they lost by a run. It was time for a family dinner. Those are hard to come by these days. It's baseball season.

We sat down and ordered. Conversation ensued. We were trying to coax James into a good mood, a difficult and more than likely thankless task today. He was not happy with the loss. The evening was going surprisingly well.

The table next to us had a party of 5....two couples, one elderly, one couple obviously the grown  children of the elders and one Single Guy, also related. Notice I didn't say adult, just grown.

Elderly couple was technologically challenged. Lots of discussion of baby pictures and how do I get that picture on my phone...you can't....it's too outdated...you need a new phone.

It was excruciating to listen to but I have a great tolerance for the technologically challenged, especially the elderly trying to keep up with today. It's a monumental task.

It was Single Guy who challenged me. All of you who know me know how hard it is for me to bite my tongue.

This jackass was on his iPhone playing music at an overbearingly loud volume. In a restaurant. He was watching a CONCERT on his iPhone. In a restaurant. With other people dining next to him.

I held my tongue. I know. A miracle.

When they finally got up and left, I looked around, saw the diners sitting next to him who looked as flabberghasted as I did. "Are you kidding me???? I don't have to tell me my 11 year old and 16 year old NOT to do that?" She shook her head. He shook his head. Unbelievable is all she said.

Here he is. The man behaving badly. He should know better.

Fair warning, Single Guy.  I will not hold my tongue next time.