A pub in Wimbledon has found a novel way of dealing with problematic Tinder dates by creating codewords for customers to use when they need help.

The Hand & Racquet, in Wimbledon Hill Road, has put up signs in the toilets to offer reassurances to anyone on a date which may not be going as well as hoped.

The sign in the women’s toilets reads: ‘Date gone wrong? Doesn’t look like his picture, or just plain weird?

Wimbledon Times:

The sign in the Hand & Racquet toilets

‘If you’re on a date and it’s not going well, come to the bar and ask for Rachelle or Jennifer and we’ll get you out of it and order you a taxi.

‘Your safety and happiness is our highest priority. If anyone bothers you or makes you feel uncomfortable, please tell us! We will discreetly move them away, and if necessary ask them to leave.’

It adds: ‘The Hand & Racquet is safe and fun. We want you to enjoy your time here. Talk to us and we will sort it out’.

And, according to manager Tom Kelly, a similar sign is also on display in the men's toilets.

Mr Kelly said: “We saw the sign on social media a while ago and thought it was a good idea.

“No one has used the code names yet. To be honest, it’s probably more there as a reassurance for people.

“We have had loads of really good feedback from it. Lots of people have said they are really glad it’s there.”


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