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posted by [identity profile] fjorlief.livejournal.com at 03:11am on 30/03/2009
I think that what londubh proposed is a possible way to go. When presenting "difficult" information, doing so in a way that does not cause anyone to "lost face" makes it more likely that the information will actually be heard. Of course, a great deal depends on the non-verbal and tone of voice communication as well. And the owners do need this information, for not everyone will be as brave as you, to go and actually tell them WHY you won't be returning. And surely, there are others who are bothered by it, I know I would be...
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posted by [identity profile] qwrrty.livejournal.com at 06:18pm on 30/03/2009
I'm with them. If you're regular enough that they know who you are, I think the odds are that if you go and explain what the issue means to you in as neutral a manner as possible, they are likely to find some way to accommodate you.

This doesn't have to be done in a way that includes "apologizing for your allergies" -- e.g. "I'm sorry that I have this allergic reaction," but expressing regret that it's come to this -- i.e. "I'm sorry about this but if there's going to be smoking near the entrance of the cafe, I'm going to have to take my friends to another cafe, and I'd hate to do that because I like this place so much -- is there anything we can do?"
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