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(1,813 posts)badhair77
(4,191 posts)then I saw this video. Much better than looking at the orange jerk. Thanks for the reason to smile.
packman
(16,296 posts)Lucky Luciano
(11,242 posts)Uncle Joe
(58,107 posts)Thanks for the thread pbmus.
pazzyanne
(6,518 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)But this would put me off.
No thanks.
Neema
(1,151 posts)Why would friendly employees improving a bad situation put you off? I'd be hella impressed because screaming toddlers set my teeth on edge, so I'd be super grateful to anyone diffusing that.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Ain't that special?
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)Sherman LW. Child Dev. 1975.
Show full citation
Abstract
A phenomenon called group glee was studied in videotpes of 596 formal lessons in a preschool. This was characterized by joyful screaming, laughing, and intense physical acts which occurred in simultaneous bursts or which spread in a contagious fashion from one child to another. A variety of precipitating factors were identified, the most prevalent being teacher requests for volunteers, unstructured lags in lessons, gross physical-motor actions, and cognitive incongruities. Distinctions between group glee and laughter were pointed out. While most events of glee did not disrupt the ongoing lesson, those which did tended to produce a protective reaction on the part of teachers. Group glee tended to occur most often in large groups (7-9 children) and in groups containing both sexes. The latter finding was related to Darwin's theory of differentiating vocal signals in animals and man.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1132281/
And it's the opposite of this*, with which you appear to be fully acquainted.
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left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)They acted like "preschool children".
Neema
(1,151 posts)They diffused the situation in a silly and fun way. Would you prefer the child continue having a fit until they left the store? I wouldnt.
And yeah I do think its pretty special when someone is willing to look silly in order to improve a situation. It certainly doesnt make them a fool or an idiot. It makes them intuitive and compassionate. I think you could use a little more silliness in your life.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)No personal attacks.
Neema
(1,151 posts)Okay, interesting coming the person saying people are dancing like idiots and fools. You clearly aren't going to answer the actual question so I'll leave it.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)They are just having a bit of fun and cheering up a cranky child. What's the harm?
skypilot
(8,847 posts)...without more context. If all three of them decided together that they would do this, then fine. But if this is some kind of policy, like some restaurant employees having to sing Happy Birthday to customers, then I am not too thrilled with it. I would hate to be employed anywhere where I was required to perform for anyone, unless I explicitly signed on to be a performer. If Trader Joe's employees have the temperament for this and get paid enough for it then more power to them.
Neema
(1,151 posts)It's not a perfect job but is generally considered to be a good place to work. I would agree with you if I knew people were being forced to perform like monkeys as a policy.
skypilot
(8,847 posts)...took it upon themselves to cheer up and calm down the child then I am good with it. I probably couldn't have done it.
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)Kali
(54,990 posts)thought this subject line was about you know who.
3catwoman3
(23,812 posts)One time, Run Around Sue came on, and everyone in the store was dancing - customers and employees. Great fun!
rainin
(3,010 posts)lost it. But this is another level awesome.