tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post2297364788497138652..comments2024-03-27T06:41:32.730-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: Ms. LipstickShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27703997237627644032011-12-21T14:44:40.078-07:002011-12-21T14:44:40.078-07:00I, and a couple other folks were waiting to back o...I, and a couple other folks were waiting to back out of the grocery store parking spaces...we were all blocked by a woman, her car blocking not only us, but 3 empty spaces right beside her, to get a space 1 closer to the door. Really?? that 3 feet really makes it worth completely ignoring the 3 people waiting to leave, plus the cars behind you?? I shook my head, took a breath and said a prayer for her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210869752669986706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68728633528434408752011-12-20T11:59:06.432-07:002011-12-20T11:59:06.432-07:00I wish I could say that it was just due to holiday...I wish I could say that it was just due to holiday stress, this obnoxious behavior. I see it everyday and it seems to be getting worse.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372710357432424883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-7793680923534108202011-12-15T15:35:15.212-07:002011-12-15T15:35:15.212-07:00Once I had a race on a Sunday. It was later in the...Once I had a race on a Sunday. It was later in the day but rather than skip church, I went to the early service in my running gear. It was Springtime so I was in little shorts and a tank top.My hubby was meeting me later so I had my son (less than a year old at the time) and he was in his stroller; one of the giant travel type strollers and I was struggling to get us down some steps. A man and his wife passed me on the steps. They didn't offer assistance but that may not have been expected so I was OK with that. <br /><br />But when we got to the doors of the church, not only did the "gentleman" not hold the door open for us, he only opened it wide enough for he and his wife to get through and them PULLED IT CLOSED!!!<br /><br />This was one of those GIANT Southern Cali monster churches, with a school where Will Smith's, Joe Montana's and Wayne Gretsky's kids go (Seriously, look it up. They all went to the same high school, run by this church). And I know there's a Black man in the President's chair, and "Yes We Can" and all that, but this country is still screwed up in some ways and I am convinced that that was more racism than absentmindedness. He just saw this "scantily clad", presumably single Black chick with a kid trying to invade his church. He didn't know me from Adam and OBVIOUSLY didn't recognize that I was the current Junior High pastor's WIFE!!!<br />Sure, I wasn't dressed properly for church but no body in Southern California dresses properly for church! I've said it a million times, I love Jesus Christ but I frequently have a problem with His "Christians".Sabrina Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088863391221577942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70848579352024706412011-12-15T15:25:33.630-07:002011-12-15T15:25:33.630-07:00YES! And I'm not even in the US. In fact, th...YES! And I'm not even in the US. In fact, this afternoon at the bookstore a well heeled woman completely barged in front of me while waiting in line at the cash wrap. My response...."Scusi Senora??" And she basically told me I was wrong, so I shut up. <br />But to off-set her rude behavior a lovely gentleman in front of her told her SHE was wrong. She backed off completely. The entire exchange was done in Italian, making it very interesting.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586999582010007633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-72337572666578037242011-12-15T12:30:22.035-07:002011-12-15T12:30:22.035-07:00People with their cellphones drive me crazy. I don...People with their cellphones drive me crazy. I don't want to know their business, but the talk so loud that you can't help but hear. In airplanes, the second it touches down, out come the phones.<br />I also agree with Big Daddy Diesel & the "thank you" reply I hate most is "no problem". What's up with that?PJ runsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27849963042329568622011-12-15T11:55:04.999-07:002011-12-15T11:55:04.999-07:00Dude may have missed out on a free cup of coffee.....Dude may have missed out on a free cup of coffee...doesn't he read your blog?!?!!!! Seriously! ;-) then again, you could've just F bombed him in line...f as in flatulence....Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-64678904105469091992011-12-15T11:47:28.189-07:002011-12-15T11:47:28.189-07:00I think people who need to have cell phone convers...I think people who need to have cell phone conversations in a loud manner are SCREAMING for attention and trying to act as if (AS IF!!!) they are somehow very important. I'm not a fan of cell phones when in the company of others anyway.<br /><br />As for the door slammed in your face - OMG! A guy did that to me last month. I was so PXXXED off, I barreled to the other end of the bar, but he followed. At that point (since I photograph EVERYTHING) I was going to take a pic of him, post it and declare I had found the biggest AXXHXXE in Utica. So rude!<br /><br />As for garage door, so glad to hear (but sincerely sorry it happened to you) that someone else tries backing the car out before the door is up as well. In my case, it was trying to multi-task - a think I should never do. <br />:)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461582280228312213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-46843027956396071522011-12-15T10:58:00.861-07:002011-12-15T10:58:00.861-07:00The other day I held the door open for a lady, she...The other day I held the door open for a lady, she went through the door without so much as a 'thanks', 'thank you', 'appeciate it', nothing. Right behind her was a small group so I just held the door open for them as well. Not one of them said anything. I felt myself burning and 'You know, I don't work here, a thanks would have been nice' came out of my mouth. Do you know what the guy in the group said? 'Next time don't hold the door open then'. Seriously? You can bet the next time that guy will be opening his own door.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-26610197679134763372011-12-15T10:53:16.102-07:002011-12-15T10:53:16.102-07:00I haven't had the "rudeness bug" yet...I haven't had the "rudeness bug" yet but my friend did and I am going to suggest she read this post so that I can say w/ confidence that it's not her. <br />I try to be nice often but sometimes I get a bit grumpy in traffic when drivers don't follow the let every other one in rule. Seriously, how hard is that?LauraSPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161470607398456602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70968992195874375842011-12-15T10:45:16.383-07:002011-12-15T10:45:16.383-07:00this has nothing to do with your post but I had to...this has nothing to do with your post but I had to share this blog I found today. Read the post about elf on the shelf. Hysterical!<br /><br />http://peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.blogspot.com/2011/12/over-achieving-elf-on-shelf-mommies.htmlrachelnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875986446153366900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-36874187978332934822011-12-15T10:21:27.105-07:002011-12-15T10:21:27.105-07:00Sad but true--it seems like common courtesy is eve...Sad but true--it seems like common courtesy is even more hard to find this time of year than others. "Please," "thank you," and "you're welcome" are not used nearly as much as they used to be; our 2 1/2 year old grandson is much better in that regard than many adults!Denise S.http://fitfocusedblessed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-40606944431078254582011-12-15T08:59:53.627-07:002011-12-15T08:59:53.627-07:00I agree, civility is sooo much more pleasant.I agree, civility is sooo much more pleasant.ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-15127074517182698482011-12-15T08:20:37.605-07:002011-12-15T08:20:37.605-07:00I find that less self awareness from our current 2...I find that less self awareness from our current 20 somethings is the worst. They are self absorbed and rude. Funny that the kids in high school now are coming about as more mature than the kids we are spitting out of college. IMO. But, I live in Montana and we are always about a decade behind the times. :-/Bobbi B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02462080151882218228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-19450752617642662092011-12-15T07:55:49.682-07:002011-12-15T07:55:49.682-07:00Never, EVER, EVER go to IKEA if self-awareness and...Never, EVER, EVER go to IKEA if self-awareness and common kindness are two things you value in humanity. I have barred myself from going there as I do not wish to end up in jail for ramming one of the Swedish-named knives in someone's rude forehead. <br /><br />However, on the positive side of things, I have noticed that men in the South would never let #2 occur. I have, twice since moving here, reached a door before a man and attempted to hold it open so that he could enter first. In the South, apparently, letting a woman hold the door open for you would be immasculating or something as BOTH times, I was greeted with: "No Maammm...you go on in," and then these gentlemen summarily opened the door for me. Gotta love Southern hospitality!C. Truelove-Karczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221804016992398694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-13005516000582657232011-12-15T06:57:19.360-07:002011-12-15T06:57:19.360-07:00I have to say that I feel like people in any aspec...I have to say that I feel like people in any aspect of customer service have been kinder and friendlier than usual. When out shopping, people are exceptionally cheerful (even if they're told to be by their bosses) and I know I, for one, make an extra effort to spread a little holiday cheer to the tables I wait on.<br /><br />My efforts, so far, have mostly been in vain. It seems the people I wait on are more harried and frustrated than ever, and they take it out on me when they see their bill and go, "UGH, I can't believe I have to spend MORE money to eat." Really? Cuz your life is SO hard, I'm sure. So they stiff their server on the tip so they can save a few extra bucks, not realizing the woman waiting on them has to buy Christmas gifts, too.ConcreteNCoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401409370741067947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-69412433058491350632011-12-15T06:50:05.124-07:002011-12-15T06:50:05.124-07:00We somehow ended up with tickets to an advance scr...We somehow ended up with tickets to an advance screening of the new Mission Impossible movie last night. Not exactly my cup of tea, but I can always be lured with popcorn. And for TWO HOURS, an old-enough-to-know-better child KICKED the back of my seat. And his parents did nothing, despite my turning around and staring quite often. <br /><br />After the movie, the little menace was tearing up and down the hallway. So I actually said something to the parents. And they laughed. So I said, "Someday, somebody is going to kick him back." They just stared at me. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekidlesskronicles.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">The Kidless Kronicles</a>Nicole@TheKidlessKronicleshttp://www.thekidlesskronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-42075899317876882222011-12-15T06:46:33.450-07:002011-12-15T06:46:33.450-07:00Great post and so true. I'm a commuter to fina...Great post and so true. I'm a commuter to financial district in downtown Toronto and walk through the underground (connecting buildings inside) to get to work....every day, for years, I'm amazed that people will open and go through a heavy door and not hold it for the person behind them....thousands of us...so you know there's someone there, they just can't be bothered. Catching a door is so much heavier then opening it by yourself...every day...I'm amazed. You think I'd get used to people being so inconsiderate.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-49492571071982033152011-12-15T06:22:11.584-07:002011-12-15T06:22:11.584-07:00I don't know if its rudeness or just simple ob...I don't know if its rudeness or just simple oblivious to all around. <br /><br />It's like some one said ....everyone is too caught up on what is being text, what's on there app, their iPad or iPhone, everyone needs to disconnect from the "tech" world and get back to interacting with others. <br /><br />Talking..one on one...really being interested...connecting with each others thoughts, emotions and their eyes...we need to slow down and do THAT more.Ms. Witihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304175400543323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-78818658051378146552011-12-15T06:15:13.759-07:002011-12-15T06:15:13.759-07:00Kill em with kindness...cause you know...."Wh...Kill em with kindness...cause you know...."What goes around, comes around......."<br /><br />(if it is really that bad....call em on it, you may not make it better now, but the next time they go to be rude, they may think twice about it)<br /><br />Happy Holidays!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676282646399721560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-71005413475264971932011-12-14T23:23:12.383-07:002011-12-14T23:23:12.383-07:00I'm working at the GAP for holiday help, I see...I'm working at the GAP for holiday help, I see rudeness on a daily basis!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-8176339357698122942011-12-14T21:31:33.467-07:002011-12-14T21:31:33.467-07:00YEsssss! TOTALLY with you on this post! Was recent...YEsssss! TOTALLY with you on this post! Was recently yelled at by a postal employee!!!! It shocked me so bad i just stared at her. After I left I thought of a few witty ways I wish I woulda responded to her to let her know, dude, I don't need your rudeness. I did nothing to deserve it.<br /><br />Hearing your story about the gentleman w/ the door incident made me reflect back to my pregnancy. Ppl seemed 10x more rude to me when i was like 9 months prego. Cutting in line, even in the bathroom. No excuse me, nothing! OMG. i thought i was gonna choke someone out or sit on them!!!! <br /><br />I feel uber laid back this year for Christmas. Not focusing on gifts, but the true meaning of Christmas. Haven't even got my cards out, which is a 1st in 8 yrs of marriage.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Beth!!! hope it's wonderful:)Shortney Tobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267256484798099222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-71909352418739278742011-12-14T20:33:14.720-07:002011-12-14T20:33:14.720-07:00Working in the service industry, I deal with a lot...Working in the service industry, I deal with a lot of rude people. The best thing I can do is just laugh at the incident later on. Or be glad that karma exists. <br /><br />I think this rudeness is why so many people hate Christmas. I'm not going to get all religious (those are good reasons too), but if we tried to just focus a little bit more on everyone around us, this seasons would be more enjoyable. LIFE would be more enjoyable!Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687799181807133616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-75673425143938788862011-12-14T19:33:48.260-07:002011-12-14T19:33:48.260-07:00In my eyes, lack of awareness of others IS rudenes...In my eyes, lack of awareness of others IS rudeness. I teach my kids that and my second graders that. Be aware of others around you. Help those who need help. But, also, no one is perfect!Erik Ammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00425900877907841211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-53153777720860422962011-12-14T18:48:42.602-07:002011-12-14T18:48:42.602-07:00Today I was counseling a patient on the side affec...Today I was counseling a patient on the side affects of a new prescription and she walked off in the middle of the conversation without so much as a good bye.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-54607597465587819552011-12-14T18:29:11.147-07:002011-12-14T18:29:11.147-07:00What do you think about the biggest loser ending a...What do you think about the biggest loser ending and what happened between Jessica and Ramon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com