Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Common Courtsey

Is it just me or are people ruder than ever before? When did we as a people become totally unaware of the world around us? Does anyone know the protocol for riding an escalator? I say stand right walk left. Just like you are supposed to drive or even walk say in the airport.
It happened to me Sunday in Target and when I said excuse me she got a bit miffed. I said "why would you get mad when I said excuse me when YOU are the one standing next to someone talking away and slowing me down"? She really didn't like that comment. I tried to say it is nicely as I could but I am betting it didn't come out as nicely as it could have. So to avoid any potential scenes I suggest just paying attention to the world around you and moving over to let people get around you that may not want to have a stroll up the escalator listening to you yack on your cell phone. Which leads me to another gripe.....

2 comments:

  1. HA! Brent...I would've said exactly what you said AND I would've given her some attitude back! You know it! Good job!
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  2. Ellen,

    I think she would have feared for her life if you had been there. :)
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