I agree that the lack of respect is universal but that doesn't make it right! My concern, in this instance, is that it's from people that should probably know better.
But my point Liz is that this is something that I have come across often. Again, simply ask many traders around Whitby during folk week whether or not they notice a significant increase in takings. Again, that doesn't go for the pubs.
As for a 'thank you in kind'! What are you suggesting Liz? :-)