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Pet peeves

pause78

pause78

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It's not uncommon in the city to be strolling down one of the malls and for someone to walk out of a store with their head in their phones, or simply not looking in the direction that they're going, and walk straight into you! It doesn't cheese me off that much because I'm a solid bloke, but it does cheese me off to think they could knock down an old person or someone frail just by being inconsiderate.

So along those lines, two of my biggest pet peeves are:
  1. people not looking where they're going, and
  2. people blocking the elevators so you have to walk around them to get out.

Today, my friends, I had both at the same time! Just trying to head out for a relaxing coffee.

So the elevator doors open and I go to step out, but there are two blokes standing with their backs to the door blocking the exit. No biggie, can live with that. Then as I go to walk around them, one takes a side-step backwards without looking where he's going and hits me! Still, alright, no dramas - There's coffee to be had so I just kept on walking. But then he turns around and raises his arms, scowling at me like I was the monster that violated his personal space.

That's what got me cheesed off! So I ranted and raved with many expletives added, got told to calm down which was advice not followed, and stormed off. A few moments later I realised that to them I'm the bad guy.

Which I kinda get, but is it that hard to be a little considerate of those around you? Just walking about doing their own thing! Or am I just getting grumpy in my old age? :)
 
Terti

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We live in a digital era, this experience is not uncommon , people can be rude these days , unfortunately we just accept that this the way it is .We are addicted to technology now and it’s here to stay. Take some breaths , it’s not worth getting upset about . Remember we choose how to reposed to things. They probably aren’t even thinking about you , so don’t waste energy thinking about this
 
Terti

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My pet peeves is road rage , it can be dangerous , people get angry , ppl these days can’t handle stress , I am very easy going so I just let these ppl go . Life is too short and fragile to worry about unnecessary shit .
 
Terti

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pause78 said:
It's not uncommon in the city to be strolling down one of the malls and for someone to walk out of a store with their head in their phones, or simply not looking in the direction that they're going, and walk straight into you! It doesn't cheese me off that much because I'm a solid bloke, but it does cheese me off to think they could knock down an old person or someone frail just by being inconsiderate.

So along those lines, two of my biggest pet peeves are:
  1. people not looking where they're going, and
  2. people blocking the elevators so you have to walk around them to get out.

Today, my friends, I had both at the same time! Just trying to head out for a relaxing coffee.

So the elevator doors open and I go to step out, but there are two blokes standing with their backs to the door blocking the exit. No biggie, can live with that. Then as I go to walk around them, one takes a side-step backwards without looking where he's going and hits me! Still, alright, no dramas - There's coffee to be had so I just kept on walking. But then he turns around and raises his arms, scowling at me like I was the monster that violated his personal space.

That's what got me cheesed off! So I ranted and raved with many expletives added, got told to calm down which was advice not followed, and stormed off. A few moments later I realised that to them I'm the bad guy.

Which I kinda get, but is it that hard to be a little considerate of those around you? Just walking about doing their own thing! Or am I just getting grumpy in my old age? :)
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Pause, hope you have a better day today
 
svengali

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Terti said:
My pet peeves is road rage , it can be dangerous , people get angry , ppl these days can’t handle stress , I am very easy going so I just let these ppl go . Life is too short and fragile to worry about unnecessary shit .
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Isn't it strange that the same guy or girl who would politely defer to you entering a lift or building would think nothing of weaving aggressively past you and cutting in front of you on the freeway?

We saw a film back when I was learning to drive which featured mild mannered, polite "Mr Walker" getting into his car and turning into a raving bad-tempered lunatic called "Mr Wheeler". 50 odd years on it seems nothing much has changed.
 
Terti

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svengali said:
Isn't it strange that the same guy or girl who would politely defer to you entering a lift or building would think nothing of weaving aggressively past you and cutting in front of you on the freeway?

We saw a film back when I was learning to drive which featured mild mannered, polite "Mr Walker" getting into his car and turning into a raving bad-tempered lunatic called "Mr Wheeler". 50 odd years on it seems nothing much has changed.
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I believe it’s that people can’t manage stress these days , work and life are stressful, people are more bitchy, trying to tear each other down . When you look at why some ppl do this it because they have flaws and it makes them feel powerful. Underneath it all they feel inferior. I could talk for hours on this .
 
Terti

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Terti said:
I believe it’s that people can’t manage stress these days , work and life are stressful, people are more bitchy, trying to tear each other down . When you look at why some ppl do this it because they have flaws and it makes them feel powerful. Underneath it all they feel inferior. I could talk for hours on this .
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I once knew a guy who’s favourite song was I have got the power when he was driving, he was terrible behind the wheel , used to have a radar detector in his car.
 
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pause78 said:
people not looking where they're going, and
people blocking the elevators so you have to walk around them to get out.
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Hey pause78 in japan it happens daily do you know the method that works? Being Vocal at the start. When a Japanese person wants to get pass they say Excuse me or Sorry Excuse me in a clear tone and volume that everyone around can hear what they say then move. For me in a louder environment I say excuse me and put my arm out as to gesture clearing a path and if needed to touch the outer side arm( That's from the elbow to shoulder) and say again excuse me if they aren't moving. Be Vocal.

Problem with society now is we all have mentality that "Everyone can read our minds" just being near someone or looking... It's true. We are now use to responding to our mobile phone that we're sub consciously brain washed, and being vocal or physical extends to phone use not people. That's why there are so many problems happening and newly occurring in our world today. As the futuristic saying "They are connected to the digital world not to the real world around them"
 
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Terti

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Aluicus said:
Hey pause78 in japan it happens daily do you know the method that works? Being Vocal at the start. When a Japanese person wants to get pass they say Excuse me or Sorry Excuse me in a clear tone and volume that everyone around can hear what they say then move. For me in a louder environment I say excuse me and put my arm out as to gesture clearing a path and if needed to touch the outer side arm( That's from the elbow to shoulder) and say again excuse me if they aren't moving. Be Vocal.

Problem with society now is we all have mentality that "Everyone can read our minds" just being near someone or looking... It's true. We are now use to responding to our mobile phone that we're sub consciously brain washed, and being vocal or physical extends to phone use not people. That's why there are so many problems happening and newly occurring in our world today. As the futuristic saying "They are connected to the digital world not to the real world around them"
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I agree with you, esp the brain washed, not good the way the human race is going
 
pause78

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Aluicus said:
Hey pause78 in japan it happens daily do you know the method that works? Being Vocal at the start. When a Japanese person wants to get pass they say Excuse me or Sorry Excuse me in a clear tone and volume that everyone around can hear what they say then move. For me in a louder environment I say excuse me and put my arm out as to gesture clearing a path and if needed to touch the outer side arm( That's from the elbow to shoulder) and say again excuse me if they aren't moving. Be Vocal.

Problem with society now is we all have mentality that "Everyone can read our minds" just being near someone or looking... It's true. We are now use to responding to our mobile phone that we're sub consciously brain washed, and being vocal or physical extends to phone use not people. That's why there are so many problems happening and newly occurring in our world today. As the futuristic saying "They are connected to the digital world not to the real world around them"
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That’s is awesome insight, thanks for sharing.

On reflection I often say “Excuse me” when going up escalators for example, sounds like I need to get in the habit of doing that more often :)
 
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