First impressions...........

SweetChilli

I was out the other night with a few friends, one of whom is a Garda.... He told me that when he meets someone in a pub/club for the first time he tries to avoid answering the "what do you do" question because he's automatically judged(negatively) because of his job.....

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

Biggins

Thanks for puting yourself daily in the firing line. Your unappreciated, burdened down with paperwork, see things that you could never bring home to your wife/girlfriend and/or be able to talk about...

Your stuck in the middle most of the time in a position that your getting flack from both ends!
Your political fodder to be kicked around by the politicians and your hated/despised by the criminals of this world.

On the beat Gardi have my full support. If I met one in a bar/disco I'd buy them a drink.

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Many I know state that they work in ordinary jobs. They say something like carpenter/plumber etc. Easy to say and even quicker to pass over in conversation.
Done similar myself because at first, you don't know who your really talking to either.

shenanigans1982

"Quit driving up and down my road."

pvt.joker

SweetChilli wrote: »

I was out the other night with a few friends, one of whom is a Garda.... He told me that when he meets someone in a pub/club for the first time he tries to avoid answering the "what do you do" question because he's automatically judged(negatively) because of his job.....

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

We were told when asked what we do, to say we "work in IT"

The Mighty Ken

Dude, you totally look cool in that stab-proof vest.

tony1kenobi

SweetChilli wrote: »

IWhat's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

Wiggum.

brianthebard

Two of my uncles are guards so I don't see it as odd or negative. Although I don't generally judge people on their occupation (capitalist pigs excepted!) would've thought most people are related to a guard or know someone who is one?

Fizman

SweetChilli wrote: »

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

I'd probably say something like "jasus you made it through the recent cull, fair play chief".

Srsly though, I'd think to myself that if I were to go ahead and go out with this Garda, I'd probably have to give up my dream.

Unless human-trafficking isn't frowned upon as much these days?

nobodythere

Biggins wrote: »

If I met one in a bar/disco I'd buy them a drink.

Notice how there is no "Thanks" under your post.




Edit: I'll probably have to eat those words.

oeb

SweetChilli wrote: »

I was out the other night with a few friends, one of whom is a Garda.... He told me that when he meets someone in a pub/club for the first time he tries to avoid answering the "what do you do" question because he's automatically judged(negatively) because of his job.....

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

The first thing I say is "Listen, I got this speeding ticket the last day, anything you can do for me?"

dlofnep

Friend of mine is about to become one. I find that alot of Gardaí are spot on. I'd never judge them on it. Some are pricks and abuse their power, but not all. I'd be weary about what I'd say in front of them though.

Overheal

"Please dont search me."

Xavi6

"No way that prick paid to get in"

5starpool

I can't say I know many socially, but if I did I would have no issues with it whatsoever. My attitude would most likely be "fair play, I don't think I could put up with all that crap".

They have a horrible job to do imo, but it is good that some people find that work rewarding and try to make the country better in a lot of respects.

Of course there are assholes that are guards, but that is no different to other professions. In the most part when guards are doing something that Joe public might not like such as speeding tickets etc, it might be best to remember that they are doing their job and doing what their bosses tell them to do, much like most of us have to do as well, albeit in probably less inyourface ways.

Fizman

5starpool wrote: »

it might be best to remember that they are doing their job and doing what their bosses tell them to do, much like most of us have to do as well, albeit in probably less inyourface ways.

Agreed.
Unless you're a dentist.

redout

I served one for a couple of months before I new he was a Garda and by jasus its worrying to know that some of them are complete an utter gob****es. When I found out I did not believe it until he showed me his ID. This guy was early 20's mind and still new to the job. I have served detectives also and they can be the soundest blokes you will ever meet. Just goes to show that you really dont know who his sitting next to you in a pub.

Feelgood

If I met a female garda?.

Defintely ask her if she gets to bring her uniform home.

jane86

I don't think of them any better or worse then any other profession. I would be interested in asking them what they have to go through for their job. But I've never had a bad experience with the Gardai.

Blitzkrieger

I think it should be the first thing they say to you.....that or put a bell around their neck. I was talking to a guy in the pub once for a full hour before someone told me he was a Garda. C*nts! I could have said anything!

Think we only talked about hurling.....

There's a few local lads who became Gardai who I see in the local every now and again, and TBH, I wouldn't really want to spend much time talking to them. They tend to spend a lot more time listening and asking (innocent seeming) questions than actively engaging in the craic. Side effect of the job I suppose.....

komodosp

I met two guards ever at (different) parties and they were both rolling up joints!

Of course there are assholes that are guards, but that is no different to other professions.

Unfortunately though that assholes that are guards are assholes with power (authoritah).

AnonoBoy

SweetChilli wrote: »

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

If I crouch down and stay very quiet behind this hedge he probably will give up searching and drive off.

Sorry - introduced to a Garda? Emmmmm....... just say 'howarya Guard' and make real friendly like.

hot2def

"see ya"

smokingman

I don't have too much of a problem when I tell people what I do - they usually haven't a clue what it is anyway and just go "oh wow, what the hell is that?!"

SpookyDoll

SweetChilli wrote: »

I was out the other night with a few friends, one of whom is a Garda.... He told me that when he meets someone in a pub/club for the first time he tries to avoid answering the "what do you do" question because he's automatically judged(negatively) because of his job.....

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

First, Run, run away fast.

Second, I would be full of wonder and bafflement as to what could induce someone to such a career.......

I am very suspicious of "authoritah" indeed !

riff-raff

OH NOES ITS 5 O RUN LADS
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Ah the poor sh*ts must be tough job pulling all the nurses in slapperface Jacks....
'ave to say Know a few some nice others not so nice ....
power goes to some of their heads:rolleyes:

stovelid

Mixture.

I can't help being really prejudiced against them and could never see myself in a relationship with one, but if I got to know them over time and they were OK, I'd probably be friendly enough with them.

Zzippy

*sniffs air*... "Baaaaaaaaaacon!!!"

Elephant Monkey

So. . . . This is Copperface jacks then!

The Master

A.C.A.B.

arybvtcw0eolkf

The Master wrote: »

A.C.A.B.

Haven't seen or heard that one in years!..

Nodin

Elephant Monkey wrote: »

So. . . . This is Copperface jacks then!

If its the same way it was a few years back its more likely to be
'So. . . . This is Copperface jacks then!'

Nodin

Mairt wrote: »

Haven't seen or heard that one in years!..

Like indian ink and the 'borstal mark' it hasn't gone away, you know.

stovelid

Mairt wrote: »

Haven't seen or heard that one in years!..

On a pair of knuckles the last time I saw it - about 25 years ago.

Or with one of those 'saint' drawings.

boring_job_guy

.....eh.....

"That money was just resting in my account"

SweetChilli

stovelid wrote: »

I can't help being really prejudiced against them and could never see myself in a relationship with one, but if I got to know them over time and they were OK, I'd probably be friendly enough with them.

Seems to be quite a mixture of opinions from running away to watching what you say in front of "them"....... I really don't think the majority of us have that much to hide..

I have to say I'm quite surprised by the above comment... So, if you spotted a girl in a club, thought she was hot, eventually got chatting to her, would you lose interest if she said she was a copper??? Do you mind if I ask why you are prejudiced against them???

lottodrink

I actually met a load of Guards in a pub one night, I wont say the pub ha... Got a good laugh off them!!

One of them got a bit drunk n high n mighty, trying to start a fight with me but they where sound enough all the same..

I wouldnt judge anyone cause of there job!!

IvySlayer

I was in Zanzibar once, I was with my comrades ready to go in, we were accepted, but the bouncer wouldn't accept the guy behind me. That fella flashed a Garda badge, but the bouncer still wouldn't budge!

Irjudge1

Biggins wrote: »

Thanks for puting yourself daily in the firing line. Your unappreciated, burdened down with paperwork, see things that you could never bring home to your wife/girlfriend and/or be able to talk about...

Your stuck in the middle most of the time in a position that your getting flack from both ends!
Your political fodder to be kicked around by the politicians and your hated/despised by the criminals of this world.

You watch a lot of filums don't you.

Saint_Mel

Thank you for keeping my deli in business, who'd have thought you could get rich selling breakfast rolls and puddin' boxes

pallepille

Mairt wrote: »

Haven't seen or heard that one in years!..

haha i know me too, actually the last time i did see it, it was indian inked onto some junkies knuckles, complete with dots between, hilarious i tells ya. Ahhh well thank god im clean now n those tatoo removal guys did a great job,hehehehe

pallepille

pallepille wrote: »

haha i know me too, actually the last time i did see it, it was indian inked onto some junkies knuckles, complete with dots between, hilarious i tells ya. Ahhh well thank god im clean now n those tatoo removal guys did a great job,hehehehe

clearly didnt read those other posts, so many got there before me, not often it takes me that long to come damn,haha

GirlInterrupted

SweetChilli wrote: »

I was out the other night with a few friends, one of whom is a Garda.... He told me that when he meets someone in a pub/club for the first time he tries to avoid answering the "what do you do" question because he's automatically judged(negatively) because of his job.....

What's your first thought/impression when introduced to a Garda???

His/her occupation wouldn't be the first thing that would generate an impression, my overall take on them as a person would be what does that.

If it did come to judging him/her, I certainly wouldn't do so negatively on the basis of their work.

ShooterSF

Met a garda one night and got on really well with him. Great craic, got shat faced went down to res bar and he even leant me his badge so I could question a chick So funny, "but you have to answer this is a garda interagation"

Dinter

SpookyDoll wrote: »

First, Run, run away fast.

Second, I would be full of wonder and bafflement as to what could induce someone to such a career.......

I am very suspicious of "authoritah" indeed !

Next time you're in work take note of the boss who seems to take pleasure in getting you to come into work at weekends or take short lunches to "catch up" or seems to enjoy dumping his work on your shoulders and you'll discover that it's not only within the Gardai that people abuse their authority.

SpookyDoll

Dinter wrote: »

Next time you're in work take note of the boss who seems to take pleasure in getting you to come into work at weekends or take short lunches to "catch up" or seems to enjoy dumping his work on your shoulders and you'll discover that it's not only within the Gardai that people abuse their authority.

I nevah work weekends, or indeed even weekdays!!
Work is just somewhere I come to keep warm and get free tea......

After all boards.ie aint gonna write themselves!!!!

stovelid

SweetChilli wrote: »

So, if you spotted a girl in a club, thought she was hot, eventually got chatting to her, would you lose interest if she said she was a copper???

I wouldn't have lost interest for that particular night, no

SweetChilli wrote: »

Do you mind if I ask why you are prejudiced against them???

Myself and friends got grief from them a good few times growing up. Also have heard (directly from people I grew up with) of several bad incidents down the years.

Like I said, I did know one local Gard when I worked part-time in a very rough service station years back, and he was a good lad who always kept his eye open for me.