Pub launches bad Tinder date ‘mayday’ service where staff help women escape awkward meet-ups fast
A PUB has come up with the perfect way to free people from awkward Tinder dates - by using secret codes.
The Hand and Racquet has put signs up in the loos instructing customers on how staff will bail them out if things aren't going to plan.
The boozer, in Wimbledon, south west London, tells singletons not enjoying their date to ask at the bar for "Rachelle" or "Jennifer", which is the go code for staff to help interrupt and end the dodgy dalliance.
The poster, with the heading "tinder" in the women's toilets reads: "Date gone wrong? Doesn't look like his picture, or just plain weird?
"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.
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"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.
He 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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