Reinforcing the yob culture stereotype

From Lydia Lee.

I HAD the misfortune to be on the Condor ferry returning from St Malo on Friday 6 August.

I had enjoyed a most pleasant day which was ruined – not by the ferry being late – but by the appalling behaviour of a group of young people from Jersey who were drunk, loud, rude and showed complete disregard for their fellow travellers.

They attempted to cram into a few seats but some ended up standing around – or staggering – sitting in the aisle and bumping into passengers. One gentleman ended up with lager all over him when he attempted to ask them to modify their behaviour. Other travellers moved seats, fearing a confrontation.

In the course of the journey a large bottle of vodka, various bottles of wine and numerous cans of Stella were consumed.

These young people did nothing to enhance Jersey’s reputation but instead reinforced the national stereotype of the teenage yob culture.

It also gave the impression that money can buy anything except manners and courtesy. As H W Beecher said: ‘Clothes and manners do not make the man, but when he is made, greatly enhance his appearance.’