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Question: Would you share with a hungry child?  (Voting closed: May 04, 2023, 08:56:13)
Yes - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, if the delay was a long one - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, in some (other) circumstance - 9 (47.4%)
No - 4 (21.1%)
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« on: April 27, 2023, 08:56:13 »

It's a slow news day in The Mirror

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A woman has been left questioning her morals after she refused to share her snacks with a hungry child while stuck on the subway.

Running this as a poll so you can be honest and not feel you have to give a politically correct answer.  But members are welcome to comment if they wish!
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2023, 09:24:46 »

I’d be worried about giving them something they were allergic to!
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2023, 09:47:26 »

A few years ago, I was passing Pinhoe station when I noticed a crippled unit on a Down service stuck on the single track and an Up service waiting in the station. Apparently, both had been there some time and were unable to proceed. It was a hot, sunny day.

Knowing that there were no catering facilities on board the Up service at the platform, I had a quick word with the Guard and jogged home (300 yards from the station) and brought a sack with about 30 bottles of fizzy water back to the train. I handed them out to both youngsters and older folk who wanted them.

I also gave one to the driver and neglected to mention that it was fizzy water! He opened the bottle and, of course the inevitable happened - water sprayed everywhere!

If I had spare food or drink available, I would certainly share if the circumstances dictated.
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2023, 10:53:06 »

If everyone was like you,the World would be at peace with itself.

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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2023, 00:33:28 »

I'd say yes if it keeps the kid quiet!
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2023, 16:02:58 »

I once offered to a young kid, some orange juice, without properly thinking about this.
My orange juice was about 75% orange juice and about 25% gin. The child slept well for the rest of the journey.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2023, 16:25:50 »

I once offered to a young kid, some orange juice, without properly thinking about this.
My orange juice was about 75% orange juice and about 25% gin. The child slept well for the rest of the journey.


........................I think that kid may have been me - I was actually hoping it was Port!  Grin
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2023, 16:27:15 »

It was on a hot day, Port is more of cold weather drink.

I was concerned that the train might be designated "dry" hence taking ready mixed gin and orange juice.
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2023, 18:22:34 »

Would you share with a hungry child?  (Voting closed: May 04, 2023, 08:56:13 am)

Result:
Yes   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, if the delay was a long one   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, in some (other) circumstance   - 9 (47.4%)
No   - 4 (21.1%)

A good example, I fear of a poorly designed poll with nearly half of the votes case into the "catchall" basket because none of the options suited.   Ah well ...

However, if you are a hungry child, it IS worth asking a forum member to share as only 1 in 5 will reject your approach in all circumstances.
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2023, 19:46:23 »

Would you share with a hungry child?  (Voting closed: May 04, 2023, 08:56:13 am)

Result:
Yes   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, if the delay was a long one   - 3 (15.8%)
Yes, in some (other) circumstance   - 9 (47.4%)
No   - 4 (21.1%)

A good example, I fear of a poorly designed poll with nearly half of the votes case into the "catchall" basket because none of the options suited.   Ah well ...

However, if you are a hungry child, it IS worth asking a forum member to share as only 1 in 5 will reject your approach in all circumstances.

Bear in mind too that (for good reason) children are (or should be) warned against accepting sweets etc from strangers.
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2023, 20:21:15 »

Bear in mind too that (for good reason) children are (or should be) warned against accepting sweets etc from strangers.

Very much so - what I wrote was in poor jest.  The original question was in the context of a child accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2023, 18:16:58 »

I would avoid offering any food or drink to to a young child, for obvious reasons, but would consider offering it to the owner of the child.
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