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Is this incredibly racist or am I being sensitive

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Restaurantlover · 22/05/2023 15:10

Have had to nc as incredibly outing.

I enquired about a blossom tree installation in my restaurant, someone got back to me with a quote and I said great what’s his timescales. He let me know a date and I told him it would be suitable but nothing yet agreed.
Next thing I know he says he requires a 50% deposit because he’s ordered the blossom for the tree.
I never asked him to order the blossom, never agreed that the work would actually be done and certainly didn’t agree to give him 50% upfront.

I’ve had to block him as he is continuously ringing and messaging me and is just being plain nasty, to both my husband and I.

I think he’s gone a step too far with this Facebook post though, the reference to scrubbing korma pans and polishing shoes just gets to me, I feel he’s being racist, we have an Indian restaurant but I don’t actually go/work there so he’s obviously made that up to be spiteful.

Is this incredibly racist or am I being sensitive
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808Kate1 · 22/05/2023 19:07

I am not racist first of all. I must stress this. I am a god fearing man and do not judge people by their colour.
The reason you are now playing the race card is because I have well and truly hit a nerve and got my description of you exactly right. And the proofs in the pudding. Look how many people dont agree with you.
You are absolutely pathetic

Of course you don't think you're racist mate. I find a good rule of thumb is to assume anyone who uses the expression "playing the race card" is as racist as they fucking come and deserves to be called out. Which you well and truly have @Skidmark123

Also, I'm not convinced a genuine God-fearing (note the capital G) would given themselves the manky username you have.

RisingSunn · 22/05/2023 19:08

Redebs · 22/05/2023 15:50

In an Indian restaurant?
How else are they going to get them clean?

Oh Please.
Not dishes? Or pans? “Korma pans”? …you can’t see where there could be undertones of racism?…really?

searchingforgood · 22/05/2023 19:09

Blimey. My friend was going to use this company to do something for her wedding. Just sent her this thread and she’s won’t be using them.

Racist idiot.

Rowthe · 22/05/2023 19:10

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You are unhinged.

I hope you get reported to the Police for harassment

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:10

@Skidmark123 Calling yourself god fearing is appalling. HAve some shame. You were blatantly racist and decided to go after the OP. Hope no one buys from you, I never will. Your comments are disgusting. You are racist and vile

Tellmeimcrazy · 22/05/2023 19:10

Redebs · 22/05/2023 19:06

The phrase 'play the race card' is actually pretty racist. Mr Skidmark.
I was one poster who thought that the 'korma pans' reference was purely factual, but in the light of the above, I'm having doubts.

Can you shed any light on the Dubai holiday photos and the washing pans photos? Do you have the pictures?

Yes would love to see those pics

ZeldaFighter · 22/05/2023 19:11

Redebs · 22/05/2023 18:37

It was THEIR restaurant. Why shouldn't they be working in it???

The OP said " I feel he’s being racist, we have an Indian restaurant but I don’t actually go/work there so he’s obviously made that up to be spiteful."

There's no problem with people working in a restaurant but this was a racist lie.

Skidmark123 · 22/05/2023 19:11

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UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:11

@Skidmark123 waiting for you to say, I am not a racist, I have a lot of brown and black friends.
You vile person.
OP sorry you had to deal with this POS

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:12

@Redebs Are you being deliberately obtuse? If she own the place why is she scrubbing pans? Dont you think she will have staff?

Tellmeimcrazy · 22/05/2023 19:13

*"I always do this because there's no way in hell I am starting work without deposit"

But you did start work without a deposit which is why you're annoyed.

InBeautifulKindWays · 22/05/2023 19:13

Skidmark123

Lol. Racist and stupid. You’re ruining your business. Keep going. 😅

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:13

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Did you confirm with OP if she was washing the pan and was it definitely korma pan ? Not a balti or a madras pan?

Redebs · 22/05/2023 19:13

RisingSunn · 22/05/2023 19:08

Oh Please.
Not dishes? Or pans? “Korma pans”? …you can’t see where there could be undertones of racism?…really?

It depends on context. It was claimed there were photos of korma pans being washed up.

But if that wasn't the case, then yes it could have been.

We only had one side if the issue and there were some inconsistencies in OPs account, so I stated that it wasn't racist if he had pictures of them cleaning in their restaurant

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:14

Tellmeimcrazy · 22/05/2023 19:13

*"I always do this because there's no way in hell I am starting work without deposit"

But you did start work without a deposit which is why you're annoyed.

He is coming across more and more unhinged and deranged as he posts

Skidmark123 · 22/05/2023 19:14

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GeraltsBathtub · 22/05/2023 19:15

Nothing like seeing someone in a hole and keeping digging

808Kate1 · 22/05/2023 19:15

@Skidmark123 A hell of a lot of people on here have correctly identified your words as being you racist (not to mention massively unprofessional). If you are who you claim to be, would it not be in the best interests of your business to just apologise and maybe try and treat people with a bit more respect?

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:15

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So some woman decided to procreate with you and you are god fearing so you are claiming to be a decent bloke?
Mindboggling. The bar is so low

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 22/05/2023 19:16

Redebs · 22/05/2023 19:13

It depends on context. It was claimed there were photos of korma pans being washed up.

But if that wasn't the case, then yes it could have been.

We only had one side if the issue and there were some inconsistencies in OPs account, so I stated that it wasn't racist if he had pictures of them cleaning in their restaurant

How would you know if it was OP cleaning the pans? Why do you need that level of detail? Have you not read the thread?

808Kate1 · 22/05/2023 19:17

@GeraltsBathtub Absolutely

Jitterybugs · 22/05/2023 19:18

Skidmark123 if you’ve kept the receipt for those blossoms Home Bargains might give you a refund.

Tellmeimcrazy · 22/05/2023 19:18

@skidmark123 you're silly. I've just googled you and you have no reviews. Better be careful you might start getting a load of 1 star reviews.

AnonyMenOhPee · 22/05/2023 19:18

I might have been counted as a supporter because I thought it was wrong of the op to post looking to drag the business down on MN. I regret that now, not least because he’s quite happy doing it himself. Sorry OP

CakeBeautifulCake · 22/05/2023 19:19

@Skidmark123 quick question, why did you buy anything in before getting a deposit? I'm not a business person so genuinely asking but I assumed that's what the deposit pays for? So you don't lose out? Could you not just keep the stuff you've already ordered and use it in the next/another order? It all just seems to have got out of hand.

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