Is It Asking Too Much?

ChrisinNC said:
I realize I’m venting here, but what is it about weekly tournament players? Is it asking too much to throw away your cups and trash before you leave? Is it asking too much to put the house cues you use for break cues back in the cue rack before you leave?

Once in a while would it be asking too much to let the TD / proprietor know you appreciate a consistent smoothly run weekly tournament and staying open 2-3 hours after closing time until the completion of the tournament?

At least in our poolroom, there’s something about tournament players that make them feel entitled as opposed to our recreational play customers who often make a point to express their appreciation for being able to play in a nice clean environment with quality equipment.

Just curious if this is the case with weekly tournament players in other poolrooms as well? If you appreciate and don’t take for granted the poolroom you frequent and/or your local weekly tournament you enjoy playing in, how about once in a while letting your proprietor and TD know it. It would be nice to hear.
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I always gather the empty bottles and glasses and set them on the bar (if there is no trash can), and thank the bartender or waitress. It always puts a smile on their faces
 
ChrisinNC said:
I realize I’m venting here, but what is it about weekly tournament players? Is it asking too much to throw away your cups and trash before you leave? Is it asking too much to put the house cues you use for break cues back in the cue rack before you leave?

Once in a while would it be asking too much to let the TD / proprietor know you appreciate a consistent smoothly run weekly tournament and staying open 2-3 hours after closing time until the completion of the tournament?

At least in our poolroom, there’s something about tournament players that make them feel entitled as opposed to our recreational play customers who often make a point to express their appreciation for being able to play in a nice clean environment with quality equipment.

Just curious if this is the case with weekly tournament players in other poolrooms as well? If you appreciate and don’t take for granted the poolroom you frequent and/or your local weekly tournament you enjoy playing in, how about once in a while letting your proprietor and TD know it. It would be nice to hear.
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Sadly, it probably is too much to ask. In my experience a lot of people (I hate to say most, but that might also be true) are lazy and inconsiderate, and if everybody were to clean up after themselves and actually respect the property of the owner where they're playing it would shock me. I wish I didn't feel that way, but it's a lesson life has taught me.
 
ChrisinNC said:
I realize I’m venting here, but what is it about weekly tournament players? Is it asking too much to throw away your cups and trash before you leave? Is it asking too much to put the house cues you use for break cues back in the cue rack before you leave?

Once in a while would it be asking too much to let the TD / proprietor know you appreciate a consistent smoothly run weekly tournament and staying open 2-3 hours after closing time until the completion of the tournament?

At least in our poolroom, there’s something about tournament players that make them feel entitled as opposed to our recreational play customers who often make a point to express their appreciation for being able to play in a nice clean environment with quality equipment.

Just curious if this is the case with weekly tournament players in other poolrooms as well? If you appreciate and don’t take for granted the poolroom you frequent and/or your local weekly tournament you enjoy playing in, how about once in a while letting your proprietor and TD know it. It would be nice to hear.
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The sacrifices we make for THE LOVE OF THE GAME!
 
Lol, where is your staff?

Who uses house cues to break in tournaments?
Are there many tournament players doing this?

Your customers pay to be there, tip the staff (I hope), tds get paid to run tournaments. Is that not appreciation?
Why stay open late if you don't like it?
You know it's your business and not your home right?
 
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