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Wifi in pubs
A lot of pubs now offer wifi facilities for customers who want to use their laptops to access the Internet.
But one of the problems is the protocol about plugging your lap top into the mains.
If I go into a pub and want to use my laptop, do I:
1. Switch on in battery mode, hoping that I'll complete everything I need to do before the battery dies.
2. Find a convenient corner of the pub with a socket conveniently placed so that I can surrepticiously plug in without the landlord noticing, or..
3. Be upfront with the landlord and ask him if its ok to plug in, fearing the inevitable embarrassment and humiliation that a negative response will illicit?
We need a protocol. The pub needs to make it crystal clear what is available and acceptable. If they feel it is a drain on their electricicity bill, then by all means make a charge. I'd happily pay the going rate, plus whatever percentage the landlord wants to impose.
But for gods sake, make it clear!
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