Everyday it seems people become more and more self-absorbed. For example, the other week I was in a line about 20 people deep to go through a ticket turn style for a train. Instead of walking to the end of the line and taking her turn, a woman tried to walk right in front of me. Evidently she did not feel as though she needed to wait in a line like everyone else. I turned to her and said, in my very annoyed tone, "Excuse me." She looked at me as if I were rude by even questioning her!
This has unfortunately become the way of the world, it seems. No one shows any common courtesy to the people around them and I for one am just a little fed up. I am tired of people not holding elevators and doors, people talking on cell phones, and not reigning in their wild and obnoxious children.
However, it seems chivalry is not entirely dead. I was walking through the city Tuesday evening and carrying a book in my hand. I accidentally dropped it and it fell to the pavement. I was about to bend down to get it when a boy walking the opposite way stopped dead in his tracks, picked up my book, handed it to me and walked away. I have no idea who he was or his name, but that one tiny gesture made me very happy. All is certainly not lost, it seems.
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I've felt the same way on many occasions. People are getting more rude every day. Just the other day some kid called me Ma'am. Can you believe it?? I punched him in the face and took my caramel macchiato without paying. It was his fault really.
ahhh, caramel macchiato
I am so going to love this challenge! I really enjoy reading both blogs. I agree...people are ruuuude today. Can't we all just get along! Happy Weekend to ya!
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