The Musings Of An Opinionated Sod [Help Me Grow!]

If companies stopped running scared, not only would they be more favored by the public, but their profits would increase.

Look at Tesco, their actions towards consumer and cultural contentment (from promoting healthier food for children through to advocating less use of plastic bags) has made them more loved and liked than the UK Government.

It’s all about vision and while many companies talk about it, very few have it or practice it.

Yes, vision is absolutely critical. Where else can one draw motivtion from to actually make things happen?

You’re so right Rob … so right … and it’s a very good point that their actions [driven by board member ignorance, lawyers and the odd blinkered-liberal] demonstrate an even more insulting view of the Muslim community – that of being always reactionary to what they disagree with.

while we’re assuming that muslims are reactionary, we can also remove any pork products from tesco’s shelves, close pubs and venues during ramadan – hell, in fact close any food outlet down during daylight in the month of october because the qur’an suggests that muslims fast therefore they must be offended when everyone else isn’t.. and just to be on the safe side, close down all butchers that don’t slaughter their meat according to halal protocol. that will make everyone feel comfortable and satisfied that they’re culturally aware…

Everyone looks for a scape goat for their own prejudices and shortcomings … it’s human nature.

For all Singapore’s shortcomings, they have a much greater understanding and tolerance of different religious beliefs – right down to the Government giving each religion 2 pulblic holidays a year.

Just like most things in Singapore, the Government ORDER people to act a certain way – even though they pretend they have the right to disagree, haha

Pigs are offensive to Jewish people too!

Yes they are Stan … hense my little joke about banning sausages from the bank canteen.

I remember years ago, Jaguar Cars were going on about how difficult it was to send out Christmas Cards because they didn’t want to alienate their Jewish customer base nor upset their traditional market.

As a joke I said they should invite all their customers to a BBQ and those who didn’t want a sausage sandwich could be sent a ‘HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON’ card instead.

They didn’t find it funny. Oh dear.

Hi Charles … good points well made.

Personally I think one of the key issues is that most problems relating to social misunderstanding, upset or anger is convieniently labeled a ‘cultural issue’ by the people in power/ignorance and then jumped on by a small group of individuals who ‘like/can benefit’ from the idea of cultural division.

The problem with all this is that in reality, most of the problems [not all] have little to do with ‘cultural differences’ and more to do with the huge social injustices seen in minority groups living in different countries.

Even Singapore treats ‘working immigrants’ [ie: unless they are Western] with lower standards than nationals … and whilst the country hasn’t [and won’t] seen public dissent like in the UK, Holland, Germany and France … the resentment is there and starting to take hold. [Contrary to what many outsiders think, Asia is a cauldron of prejudice – often based on events that happened thousands of years ago!]

At the heart of the problems is the simple desire to be treated ‘fairly’ and ‘equally’ … I wonder what it will take before people finally get the message.

May I just point out that I am in Stansted airport. THIS is a problem. STANSTED is a problem.

I’m coming home people. Back in action tomorrow.

It was fucking easyjet. EASYJET!

Lauren, believe me, nothing is like Easy Jet

Oh God … Easyjet – you poor bugger. It’s always sad when an airline makes more entertaining fly-on-the-wall television, than actual flying experience. My tears are with you!

YAY

I am sooooo excited!

Lauren – you have no idea. I wrote that before it all started. I’m still LIVID nearly 24 hours later.

I’ll give you a clue. It has somthing to do with a queue, shoes and a sign that says “if you’re late – we don’t wait”.

yes.

Haven’t checked, it’s been a long day with our ‘secret pitch’ … will check and ‘ave a read!

Mr M. it will be another Jerry Maguire piece I fear.

Just seen the email – yeah, I knew – trying to help him out by connecting him up with a few bods. Poor bugger – but that’s the fickle nature of adland. When they understand loyalty to people, maybe people will be more loyal to adland.