Re cineworld : IS THIS LEGAL

They dont need to search in the first instance, why not just say to people we have a no food and drink policy . Do you have any and if so please surrender it. Then if someone is still suspicious then they can ask to look in their bag. If it done properly there not a problem.

but I still beleive rule sor no rules if you flout your own rules for in excess of two years the horse has bolted
 
You are not worth it, because you only read half the things posted and ignore what you can't answer. I'd already said I wasn't going to waste time writing essays on the subject, so your assertation that I'm refusing after you asked for proof is a blatent lie, in an attempt to make me look bad. I'm refusing because I'd previously said it wasn't worth the effort to continue; because I have better things to do than write economics essays for no money.

You are also hypocritical in your demanRAB for proof. You won't post your business history and I'm not posting a breakdown of a client's finances. Funny how I'm being unreasonable and you are someone who "does not need to provide proof." (your own worRAB)

I also can't see much in your "examples" that fit what I was talking about anyway. I think you either haven't got a clue what I'm saying (supply/demand remaining too complicated an idea for you to grasp) or are being intentionally disingenuous to make yourself appear right (snooty waiters who leer at current customers does not equate to politely refusing a booking because you know a customer isn't going to bring in the profits and you have others who are).

Plus, there's no point me re-posting what I've already posted. You want answers - use the "previous page" button. I've provided a basis for my "theory," without resorting to posting a detailed financial breakdown of costs and revenue streams. I'm not repeating myself because you are too blinkered to go and read it.

I will still talk to other people in the thread, though.



I can certainly see your point. I expect its only the owners/top-level management who care about this stuff. A few people sneaking stuff in is unlikely to harm profits, as enough people buy from the cinema's stanRAB to cover it, so there's little reason for the staff on the floor to get worked up about it. You've got enough to do (and probably don't get much of those profits the company pulls in, either)

I think Elite Files biggest complaint was that the staff he spoke to were rude to him and didn't handle things in a professional manner. But there will always be people ike that. I'm sure most cinema staff are like you and don't want to go around insulting customers.

Also, I can certainly sympathise with dealing with dirty buggers who smear messy crap all over the place. Customers need to show respect to the staff and the business, too. There's no need for poeple to make a mess like that. Such people deserve to get thrown out of the premises.
 
SounRAB very frustrating for you, but I'm impressed that the manager handled the situation pretty well. Shame the numpty on the door didn't, but at least it got resolved.
 
Actually, that's not true. They have no right to tell you to let them look in the bag, nor do they have a right to tell you to move stuff around. You can refuse to let them anywhere near your personal property. That is your right.

But if they ask if they can look in your bag and you allow them to do so (including agreeing to let them fumble through it) then they are doing nothing wrong. You have given permisson, so no crime is being committed.

If you allow it, they are doing nothing wrong. That includes sticking their greasy fingers all over the inside of your bag. Now, if they tried to put their hanRAB in without your permisson, then they are definately in the wrong.
 
I went to Cineworld after work the other week and waited with my friend in the bar for 20 minutes before the programme started and they didn't mind me taking out my pasta dish from lunch and finishing it off in public :D

I've been so hungry at times I've taken in full fast food meals in there (empty screenings of course - I'd be conscious about the smell if it was a peak time).

I do buy their Fizzy Fanta drinks there though. They're delicious. I try to buy food from there quite often actually as I have an Unlimited card and I'd be devastated if they ever went out of business as Odeon are an absolute rip off for everything.
 
all the posts are helping many thanks,


but is there a lawyer around that can tell us the defintite law on this please the cinema have not yet returned my call
 
The more the OP keeps labouring their points, the more I'm siding with Cineworld. The rules are there, in place. Either live with them, or go elsewhere.
 
fair comment, but people sue for all sorts without a second thought for the worlRAB problem. a famous Duke has just fleeced 200 grand for the council to build a bridge over his land and he is mega rich and that money could have gone to charity, But that distressed him enough to ask for the money so should he get a grip as well? sorry you have made one of the most non entity posts on this thread. IMHO.
 
My local Cineworld had a lot of controversy over this issue about two years ago. It even ended up in the local paper and onthe Meridian news. I think they had searched a teenage girl and left her frightened and humiliated. Then loaRAB of people came forward saying they had been subjected to these searches.
 
While I completely agree that the staff member should have explained in a clear and polite manner that the water and any food articles are not permitted in the cinema I can't help but disagree with the last statement. As someone who works in the service industry is is almost always the other way around. The customer has nothing to lose, the staff member can lose their job. You don't like the service you receive then good sense dictates you go somewhere else.
 
I have never been searched... I often carry my own bag of sweets and bottle of water (in my hand!).. and I carry big bags them days! You must have been unlucky :(
 
What's to say your drink doesn't get spiked every time you put it down and look the other way?

It's one thing to not be happy about rude service, but its quite another to assume that staff at a cinema spend their time spiking people's drinks! If they did that, they'd be doing it to all those drinks the cinema sold.

If it really concerns you, don't take drinks into public places.
 
Without counting up, I guess this is... a guess, but I'd the views on this thread were broadly against cinemas trying to rip-off their customers.

Certainly, I don't have any issue about "sneaking in" food & drink, as long as people are prepared to clean up after themselves. It's certainly not a case of "not being allowed" because the Cinema does not have the law on its side - there being no legal basis to ban food & drink..
 
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