Common Courtesy
I'm so flabbergasted at the actions of some people. I thought the average person knows how to act in public and with others, but apparently I was wrong. For example, there are a limited number of people that I would feel comfortable sharing a drink with and they have to be pretty good friends. Why on earth would someone I hardly know ask me for a sip of my coffee? Um, let me think about that, NO! That's like asking me if I'd like to drink their backwash or play with their used tissues. Since when was it okay to purposely trade germs with random people?
Another common courtesy that seems to have fallen by the wayside as people have stopped appreciating relaxation and started cramming too much into each day, eventually becoming overly stressed and burnt out, is holding the elevator door open. A couple of months ago I was faced with a crowded elevator and was able to squeeze myself in without causing too much strife. As the door was closing, I saw a woman racing towards it so I automatically reached for the button to keep the doors open for her. Anyone would do that right? You'd think! As soon as I pushed the button, a woman behind me heaved a big sigh and as I turned around, she rolled her eyes at me. What the hell? How does opening an elevator door cause such a bold reaction? Sorry for holding up the ride to your floor by two seconds. Pardon me for being so inconsiderate.
I was talking to Kumar today about how rude some people are on public transportation. I really don't understand how some people don't give up their seats to others who are more in need of a place to sit down. I've seen many business people, men and women alike, shove their faces into their newspapers as pregnant women and elderly folks walk by. We know you see them! Get up for god's sake! If you were carrying an extra 30 pounds in front of you day in and day out, you'd want to sit down too. As for the elderly, geez, would you want someone ignoring your grandparents? Get with the freaking program people. Ever heard of "treat others as you would want to be treated"? I hope some young healthy yuppie does that to you when you're one foot in the grave. Then you'll know what an ass you've been all your life.
There was one time that I had shingles a few years back and I could hardly walk because it affected the nerves running up and down my left leg. I sucked it up and went through my daily routine of taking the train in, working, and then taking the train back home. One day, the train was pretty packed and there was a woman in her 50's standing by me. First of all, she's not old and she wasn't pregnant. She looked healthy enough to me. Anyway, a woman next to me offered this lady her seat. Her reaction? "Oh no, you keep your seat. There are OTHER people on this train who are younger that should be offering their seats." As she said this, her eyes bore into me as if to say, "get up, bitch". I was appalled at her comment. I mean, you can think it, but don't say it! That's being just as rude as the people who don't even offer their seats to begin with. I was about to tell her off saying that I couldn't freaking walk and that maybe she shouldn't just assume things, but I let it go. It wasn't worth my time or effort.
I guess my whole point here is to be considerate to people and learn some common courtesy, especially the ones we practice in our society. Be nice, be polite, and help others. It really does make you feel better about yourself, I promise!
Another common courtesy that seems to have fallen by the wayside as people have stopped appreciating relaxation and started cramming too much into each day, eventually becoming overly stressed and burnt out, is holding the elevator door open. A couple of months ago I was faced with a crowded elevator and was able to squeeze myself in without causing too much strife. As the door was closing, I saw a woman racing towards it so I automatically reached for the button to keep the doors open for her. Anyone would do that right? You'd think! As soon as I pushed the button, a woman behind me heaved a big sigh and as I turned around, she rolled her eyes at me. What the hell? How does opening an elevator door cause such a bold reaction? Sorry for holding up the ride to your floor by two seconds. Pardon me for being so inconsiderate.
I was talking to Kumar today about how rude some people are on public transportation. I really don't understand how some people don't give up their seats to others who are more in need of a place to sit down. I've seen many business people, men and women alike, shove their faces into their newspapers as pregnant women and elderly folks walk by. We know you see them! Get up for god's sake! If you were carrying an extra 30 pounds in front of you day in and day out, you'd want to sit down too. As for the elderly, geez, would you want someone ignoring your grandparents? Get with the freaking program people. Ever heard of "treat others as you would want to be treated"? I hope some young healthy yuppie does that to you when you're one foot in the grave. Then you'll know what an ass you've been all your life.
There was one time that I had shingles a few years back and I could hardly walk because it affected the nerves running up and down my left leg. I sucked it up and went through my daily routine of taking the train in, working, and then taking the train back home. One day, the train was pretty packed and there was a woman in her 50's standing by me. First of all, she's not old and she wasn't pregnant. She looked healthy enough to me. Anyway, a woman next to me offered this lady her seat. Her reaction? "Oh no, you keep your seat. There are OTHER people on this train who are younger that should be offering their seats." As she said this, her eyes bore into me as if to say, "get up, bitch". I was appalled at her comment. I mean, you can think it, but don't say it! That's being just as rude as the people who don't even offer their seats to begin with. I was about to tell her off saying that I couldn't freaking walk and that maybe she shouldn't just assume things, but I let it go. It wasn't worth my time or effort.
I guess my whole point here is to be considerate to people and learn some common courtesy, especially the ones we practice in our society. Be nice, be polite, and help others. It really does make you feel better about yourself, I promise!
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