Grumpy Old Men are allowed to have lots of pet hates.
Although I have yet to suffer from it; how about the Banks who tell their customers that “To improve our customer service, we are closing your nearest branch”?
The truth is really, to increase profits.
Really breaking the Trades Description Act, isn’t it?
At least, at one time Midland Bank (pre HSBC) were honest enough to declare “Keeps ahead on your account” Too true they did, but I don’t think that it was meant to be taken that way!
Howard