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Do you always obey the rules or use common sense sometimes?

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Callistemon21 Sun 21-Jan-24 14:14:45

Why would you book an outing to go on a museum tour then decide not to visit the museum? 🤔

Are you a youngest child?

Ilovecheese Sun 21-Jan-24 14:10:38

I am afraid I don't see either of the examples as "common sense". An entry gate should always be free of opposite way traffic so that emergency vehicles are able to enter easily if needed.
And as eazybee says, that action may cost others of the group extra expense, though I would have expected "Betty" to point this out if it was the case.

eazybee Sun 21-Jan-24 11:51:17

And Betty the Leader may have negotiated a group reduction for the entrance tickets which would have been negated if you didn't turn up.

Ali08 Sun 21-Jan-24 11:47:52

I like that, B9exchange, and agree with you, Galaxy & Joseann.

Greenfinch Sun 21-Jan-24 11:47:13

Love the mugs!

Callistemon21 Sun 21-Jan-24 11:46:28

It depends who makes the rules and if they are for the greater good or not.

It reminds me of a set of mugs I bought:

Joseann Sun 21-Jan-24 11:44:03

Having lived in France for several years, I follow their example where Health and Safety rules are concerned! Use your own brain.

Galaxy Sun 21-Jan-24 11:36:07

It's quite important to break rules sometimes, it's how societies change.

B9exchange Sun 21-Jan-24 11:34:49

'Rules are made for the guidance of the wise and the obedience of fools' has always been my maxim! 😀

BlueBelle Sun 21-Jan-24 11:34:04

Well blow Betty !
I would never go against the law and order but yes I d use my loaf and it may not be in ‘follow the leader mode’

kircubbin2000 Sun 21-Jan-24 11:31:41

We live in a nanny state and a lot of people do what they are told regardless.
I'm thinking king of a couple of things. We were at an event in a sports centre where barriers were used to let ticket holders through(like on the tube) and IN and Out were clearly marked.
When it was over all the gates were open and as I was going through the main exit my friends stopped me and told me we had to use the smaller OUT gate.
On another outing we had decided not to go on a museum tour and I suggested we could go for coffee and meet up with the rest of the party after their tour.
The other ladies were reluctant as Betty the leader might not approve!