Why are people so rude???
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AnonymousPenguin
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Because I KNEW that calling 911 will only delay the process... I chose to do otherwise.
Because I know more (about the illness and the type of medical attention needed) than the EMTs... I opted to handle it better.
Anyway, this is getting redundant and stupid!!!
Because I KNEW that calling 911 will only delay the process... I chose to do otherwise.
Because I know more (about the illness and the type of medical attention needed) than the EMTs... I opted to handle it better.
Anyway, this is getting redundant and stupid!!!
AnonymousPenguin
Lead Penguin
NO!!
It is not rude to expect someone to move out of my way when I'm having an emergency and I signal to them to move out of my way.
It is rude to be stubborn and unkind and stay in the way just to be an a$$.
I had a bad experience once when I first moved to Maryland (abot two weeks into my residence).
I was on Olivet Road coming from the Ranch Club, nearing the carryout/gas station on a fairly narrow road. It was just dark and a car came up flashing lights and tailgating me and blowing the horn, etc. It scared the snot out of me, especially since there was no where for me to go, except to speed up on an unfamiliar road in the dark.
Later on, after menitioning it to someone from the area, they suggested that perhaps it was one of the volunteers on their way to the resuce squad or fire department.
I guess my California plates weren't good enough to point out that I was not from the area.
Whomever it was or whatever the reason, they put my life and perhaps someone elses life on the line due to their inability to just wait a cotton pickin minute.
I was on Olivet Road coming from the Ranch Club, nearing the carryout/gas station on a fairly narrow road. It was just dark and a car came up flashing lights and tailgating me and blowing the horn, etc. It scared the snot out of me, especially since there was no where for me to go, except to speed up on an unfamiliar road in the dark.
Later on, after menitioning it to someone from the area, they suggested that perhaps it was one of the volunteers on their way to the resuce squad or fire department.
I guess my California plates weren't good enough to point out that I was not from the area.
Whomever it was or whatever the reason, they put my life and perhaps someone elses life on the line due to their inability to just wait a cotton pickin minute.
AnonymousPenguin
Lead Penguin
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SLOW DOWN MEDIC,
I did not state that I will never call 911.
All I said was that based on the circumstances of the situation that I have been speaking of... I chose not to.
Ofcourse, I would not rule 911 out of any emergency situation...
THAT would be SILLY!!!
If I cut my finger and am bleeding heavily... I will be more than sure to call 911 and rely on the EMTs' assistance to handle the emergency as they have been trained.
SLOW DOWN MEDIC,
I did not state that I will never call 911.
All I said was that based on the circumstances of the situation that I have been speaking of... I chose not to.
Ofcourse, I would not rule 911 out of any emergency situation...
THAT would be SILLY!!!
If I cut my finger and am bleeding heavily... I will be more than sure to call 911 and rely on the EMTs' assistance to handle the emergency as they have been trained.
AnonymousPenguin
Lead Penguin
This is making more and more sense.
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Is this really the way you should be talking? Even if someone disagrees with you, in the medical field people shouldn't behave in such a manner.
"I'm glad I'm not related to you", and "Glad to hear you will never have to bother us with your emergencies"???
Do you pull up to a potential patient and check to see how supportive they are of EMT's before you'll treat them? Just curious.
Is this really the way you should be talking? Even if someone disagrees with you, in the medical field people shouldn't behave in such a manner.
"I'm glad I'm not related to you", and "Glad to hear you will never have to bother us with your emergencies"???
Do you pull up to a potential patient and check to see how supportive they are of EMT's before you'll treat them? Just curious.
Chilly Willy,
Okay, you keep saying you were having an emergency, fine. Not arguing that point at all. However you got irked when someone didn’t understand what your intentions were. Hmmm, that is probably why they have lights and sirens on emergency vehicles, so intention is known.
That is one reason why I always recommend getting EMS there, to do the transporting. Besides the work they can do stabilizing a person or providing life saving techniques immediately, if needed. As you know the condition of the patient you could clearly assist them in obtaining a diagnosis. Communicating this to 911 gets ALS going if necessary and can most times get a paramedic to you well before you can get to the hospital. As I don’t have a clue to what the response time would be for this aide to reach you (or the specific aide needed for that matter). I don’t know if your best option would be to wait or transport via a POV. You apparently felt that you knew what was best (again not arguing that point).
All I am saying is that when transporting someone to the hospital you need to remember that you are the only one that knows what is going on. While you might find a forgiving officer that will understand and accept your explanation for speeding it will be different if you get involved in an accident or cause one because of aggressive driving techniques. The law doesn’t allow for you to speed, even under dire circumstances, and the rest of us don’t know what the hell is going on when someone gets on our tails flashing their lights.
Okay, you keep saying you were having an emergency, fine. Not arguing that point at all. However you got irked when someone didn’t understand what your intentions were. Hmmm, that is probably why they have lights and sirens on emergency vehicles, so intention is known.
That is one reason why I always recommend getting EMS there, to do the transporting. Besides the work they can do stabilizing a person or providing life saving techniques immediately, if needed. As you know the condition of the patient you could clearly assist them in obtaining a diagnosis. Communicating this to 911 gets ALS going if necessary and can most times get a paramedic to you well before you can get to the hospital. As I don’t have a clue to what the response time would be for this aide to reach you (or the specific aide needed for that matter). I don’t know if your best option would be to wait or transport via a POV. You apparently felt that you knew what was best (again not arguing that point).
All I am saying is that when transporting someone to the hospital you need to remember that you are the only one that knows what is going on. While you might find a forgiving officer that will understand and accept your explanation for speeding it will be different if you get involved in an accident or cause one because of aggressive driving techniques. The law doesn’t allow for you to speed, even under dire circumstances, and the rest of us don’t know what the hell is going on when someone gets on our tails flashing their lights.
AP kind of said it all.
You don't HAVE to be courteous but what does it hurt.
Are we so arrogant in our lives that it's always about ME ME ME.
There's a scene from a movie called Harvey. You know the one with Jimmie Stewart who see's a giant white rabbit named Harvey that noboby else can see.
Anyway, The scene was somebody was asking him why he was always so nice to everybody. I don't remember his exact words but his responce was " he learned early in life that you can go through life and either be mean or pleasant. He chose to be pleasant"
I'm not saying I'm Mother Theresa but I do like that Philosophy.
Hardcrab
You don't HAVE to be courteous but what does it hurt.
Are we so arrogant in our lives that it's always about ME ME ME.
There's a scene from a movie called Harvey. You know the one with Jimmie Stewart who see's a giant white rabbit named Harvey that noboby else can see.
Anyway, The scene was somebody was asking him why he was always so nice to everybody. I don't remember his exact words but his responce was " he learned early in life that you can go through life and either be mean or pleasant. He chose to be pleasant"
I'm not saying I'm Mother Theresa but I do like that Philosophy.
Hardcrab
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Flo
Guest
For rude people, just "Kill um with Kindness!" I also have been to stores where a couple of people will be standing smack in the middle of the isle with their carts. I just stand there patiently, and say excuse me, and pretty much say what someone else said here, that they make the isles to cluttered, which most of the time is true also. Why do they stack items in the middle of an isle?
But some people just didn't put their brains in when they left home, or they are just plain dumbfounded when they stand in the middle of the isle with their cart, and know you are trying to go by.
In my line of work I also have dealt with rude, snobbish people that don't return a "Friendly Good Morning, or Hello." There is one particular guard who when I enter in the morning I say "Good Morning!" Some days she acknowledges, and some mornings she looks sternly, and doesn't say a word. Just a bad "Hair Day" I figure. I am the type of person that speaks to, and trys to treat everyone with respect from the Janitor on up.
It takes only a couple of muscles to smile than to frown I've heard.
But some people just didn't put their brains in when they left home, or they are just plain dumbfounded when they stand in the middle of the isle with their cart, and know you are trying to go by.In my line of work I also have dealt with rude, snobbish people that don't return a "Friendly Good Morning, or Hello." There is one particular guard who when I enter in the morning I say "Good Morning!" Some days she acknowledges, and some mornings she looks sternly, and doesn't say a word. Just a bad "Hair Day" I figure. I am the type of person that speaks to, and trys to treat everyone with respect from the Janitor on up.
It takes only a couple of muscles to smile than to frown I've heard.
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Flo
Guest
Carriblue,
I know pretty much know everyone in my building I believe. We are a small part of the Department of Agriculture. I also worked with the Central Operations Staff there for a while, so I know all the engineers, mail staff, etc. Everyone pretty much is very cordial to me most of the time, as I am friendly, and it also helps, as I sell Avon on the side. , so, I have to be somewhat sociable!
I know pretty much know everyone in my building I believe. We are a small part of the Department of Agriculture. I also worked with the Central Operations Staff there for a while, so I know all the engineers, mail staff, etc. Everyone pretty much is very cordial to me most of the time, as I am friendly, and it also helps, as I sell Avon on the side.
, so, I have to be somewhat sociable!
LadyXanax
New Member
Manners have gone out the window these days. Everyone has a "ME" sense of living. What really saddens me is the fact we all "stand together" to fight terrorism, yet treat our neighbors rudely, litter our neighborhoods and roads with trash, create havoc on the roadways, and rarely extend a helping hand to those in need right here in our own town.
Instead, these "ME" individuals leave it up to others and by doing so that means there is more work to be done by only a small few that are willing to help their community.
In the long run if everyone minded their manners, had pride in their community, and helped their neighbors, maybe the effect would be contagious. What goes around, comes around.
Instead, these "ME" individuals leave it up to others and by doing so that means there is more work to be done by only a small few that are willing to help their community.
In the long run if everyone minded their manners, had pride in their community, and helped their neighbors, maybe the effect would be contagious. What goes around, comes around.
interracial
New Member
dumbness
I personally give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Because I believe alot of people are clueless.. The only time I have a problem when Im in a store, is when Im standing looking at something, and the person wanting to pass doesn't say excuse me. I expect it. Don't assume I can read your mind, or knowing you want to pass.. I'm paying attention to what I want to buy, not who is passing me by. Now with the car situation. I have always been taught, the left lane is for passing, the right lane is for driving.. I hate when dumb people get in the left lane and they drive below the speed limit.. Or they think because they are driving 5 miles over the speed limit, they have a right to be in that lane.. NO - move your butts over and get in the right lane.. The same way I feel about idiots on the metro.. The right side is for standing, the left side is for walking.. When some tourist is on the left side, I say excuse me loud and clear, and if they give me any lip, I tell them us Washingtonians have a rule, ride on the right, walk on the left.. Learn it, Live it, Love it..
I personally give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Because I believe alot of people are clueless.. The only time I have a problem when Im in a store, is when Im standing looking at something, and the person wanting to pass doesn't say excuse me. I expect it. Don't assume I can read your mind, or knowing you want to pass.. I'm paying attention to what I want to buy, not who is passing me by. Now with the car situation. I have always been taught, the left lane is for passing, the right lane is for driving.. I hate when dumb people get in the left lane and they drive below the speed limit.. Or they think because they are driving 5 miles over the speed limit, they have a right to be in that lane.. NO - move your butts over and get in the right lane.. The same way I feel about idiots on the metro.. The right side is for standing, the left side is for walking.. When some tourist is on the left side, I say excuse me loud and clear, and if they give me any lip, I tell them us Washingtonians have a rule, ride on the right, walk on the left.. Learn it, Live it, Love it..
goodoleboy
New Member
Walmart then... and now. Oh wait, it hasn't changed a bit. New building - same rude people.
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Dixie
Guest
Here's one for you. Every now and then - in a fast food place, drive in window I will pay for the car behind me (if it's not too much money - I do ask first). It's kinda a random act of kindness thing. Anyhoo I paid for the two guys behind me - Wendy's Lexington Park, made a right on the way out headed down Great Mills to route 5. The car passed me a minute later and the guy driving had his window down, leaned out and gave me the finger.
Never have figured that one out.
Never have figured that one out.
Pete
Repete
I guess I don't look for it so I don't notice it much but I was at Wawa last week and a little hottie was in line 2 people in front of me gabbing on her phone and pushing her stuff down the line as we inched closer to the cashier. When it was her turn she shoved her stuff up and then got engrossed in her convo. After the cashier told her the total twice she starts digging in her purse one handed looking for the money all the while never missing a beat 
After she emptied half the contents of her purse on the counter she FINALLY got the change out and paid and pushed her crap off to the side. The guy in front of me who had been waiting patiently stuck his stuff up and I guess she felt crowded still doing the one handed gather of her stuff because she acted incredulous this guy might actually want to pay for his shiat and get going.
After she emptied half the contents of her purse on the counter she FINALLY got the change out and paid and pushed her crap off to the side. The guy in front of me who had been waiting patiently stuck his stuff up and I guess she felt crowded still doing the one handed gather of her stuff because she acted incredulous this guy might actually want to pay for his shiat and get going.
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Dixie
Guest
I guess I don't look for it so I don't notice it much but I was at Wawa last week and a little hottie was in line 2 people in front of me gabbing on her phone and pushing her stuff down the line as we inched closer to the cashier. When it was her turn she shoved her stuff up and then got engrossed in her convo. After the cashier told her the total twice she starts digging in her purse one handed looking for the money all the while never missing a beat
I think "little hottie" always trumps rudeness.
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White Buddah
Guest
In this case I don't agree. They fall under the little hottie, snot nose, barbie doll ditz, and thinks everyone owes her something biatch.