Smiling JOe avatar
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What happend to manners in our society? I understand on a message board where you are looking for just the facts when you are asking a question, but in person, I think people should be less demanding with their requests. I quickly tire of people who are so demanding with their questions in person, like I am a paid concierge or something. One prime example is the lady who stopped in front a Publix today, backing up cars, rolls down her window and demands to know that Seagrover and I tell her where Pronto's Pizza is located. If she would have pulled out of the way of traffic and asked nicely, I may have told her that she was looking for a restaurant of a different name. "Where is Pronto's Pizza?" No hello, excuse me, I am hoping that you can help me with directions.

Soon, I will be sporting my new shirt which will read, "Do you want the $5 answer, $1 answer, or the free answer?"

If more people could ask like... :scratch:... Destiny, who so kindly asked me for some photos today, I would go a mile out of my way to help. Today, instead, I went secret shopping for some rude shoppers at Publix. ;-):lol:

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Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#27
What about those of us who have raised our children to be well mannered, polite, and nice to everyone? I'm finding out not all parents are doing the same. I worry that they'll become pushovers in the ever growing rude world.
Kurt avatar
Admin
#28
My thought was to send it to her via USPS and wrap it like a nice gift. I wonder if that is illegal? Now to just get her address. :)

I believe you would need a hazardous waste permit and approved biohazard carrier to ship excrement. No doubt a federal offense if sent through the regular mail, or left in a mailbox.

Whatever you do, do not hide a dead fish in a person's house or automobile.
pgurney avatar
Beach Fanatic
#29
I believe you would need a hazardous waste permit and approved biohazard carrier to ship excrement. No doubt a federal offense if sent through the regular mail, or left in a mailbox.

Whatever you do, do not hide a dead fish in a person's house or automobile.
Thanks Kurt. It's not something I'd really have done....just one of those things it's fun to think about when perturbed by the rudeness.
Beach Fanatic
#30
The next time this happens, take a snapshot of the woman and her dogs, in mid-_____, if possible. Write a letter to the County Sheriff, attaching the photo. Send her a copy of the letter and photo or leave it on her windshield, whatever you can do. The Sheriff will do nothing, but it will make her think twice about leaving these deposits on your lawn.

Do this only after a nice talk with her fails, however. People are not thinking. If you have children that play on your lawn, this is more than a nuisance. It is a health hazard. She probably has children or grandchildren of her own. Explain that your child plays on the lawn and you are concerned about him/her being smeared with excrement. :eek: That should do the trick.
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#31
What happend to manners in our society?
I have a bad-manners pet peeve that also involves the grocery store--why do people fail to simply say, "Excuse me," when they walk in front of you as you're looking for something on a shelf? Every time I have to walk in front of someone in the grocery store aisle, I always say it. Just seems so rude not to, and so many people don't do it.
Kurt avatar
Admin
#32
I have a bad-manners pet peeve that also involves the grocery store--why do people fail to simply say, "Excuse me," when they walk in front of you as you're looking for something on a shelf? Every time I have to walk in front of someone in the grocery store aisle, I always say it. Just seems so rude not to, and so many people don't do it.

I fully expect people to walk in front of me when I am looking at the shelves, and while I understand the urge for some to say "excuse me", I never thought it the least bit necessary. Neither do I expect an "excuse me" from someone when they sneeze within earshot. :lol:
Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#33
I have a bad-manners pet peeve that also involves the grocery store--why do people fail to simply say, "Excuse me," when they walk in front of you as you're looking for something on a shelf? Every time I have to walk in front of someone in the grocery store aisle, I always say it. Just seems so rude not to, and so many people don't do it.

That's 'cause we gots home trainin', PeaPercyPod :biggrin:
Bob avatar
SoWal Insider
#34
I believe you would need a hazardous waste permit and approved biohazard carrier to ship excrement. No doubt a federal offense if sent through the regular mail, or left in a mailbox.

Whatever you do, do not hide a dead fish in a person's house or automobile.
One well placed shrimp can be brutal!
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#35
I fully expect people to walk in front of me when I am looking at the shelves, and while I understand the urge for some to say "excuse me", I never thought it the least bit necessary. Neither do I expect an "excuse me" from someone when they sneeze within earshot. :lol:
Obviously we didn't have the same Grannie! ;-)
SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#36
And just how do you approach the very rude woman in the Seacrest Beach area that walks her two very large black guard dogs that just left 4 bowling ball sized piles in my newly sodded yard? OMG...what does she feed them? I can't believe I have to go clean up that sh(*&t after her - I need a wheel barrow for it! Argghh.

Post a big sign on your front lawn that reads:

"No Dog Pooping Area--Rude Lady with the Two Very Large Black Guard Dogs: This Means You Too!"

(Add an appropriate graphic to illustrate.)
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#37
Post a big sign on your front lawn that reads:

"No Dog Pooping Area--Rude Lady with the Two Very Large Black Guard Dogs: This Means You Too!"

(Add an appropriate graphic to illustrate.)
:floor:
seagrover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#38
Next time, just point to your ears and act deaf. You can use your special finger to point if you wish.

Yes, that day I saw SJ in Publix, I was already on a rant - I had to drive down 393 behind people in a golf cart (didn't think you were supposed to do that), not one but TWO guys were riding down 30-a in my traffic lane, making the cars behind him wait till the other lane was empty to pass him - when I suggested to the last one he use the bike path - (since the bike path specifically states I cannot have a motorized vehicle on it - so I don't drive down bike paths in my car) - but he showed me his I-Q with his "special finger".

Maybe I can get one of those super shooter water guns and cool him of the next time I see him riding in MY lane!!!:cool:

This gentleman had NO manners!!! But, he has a special finger!!!!
Lady D avatar
SoWal Insider
#39
Pretty kitty seagrover. Is this your kitty? Wish I could relax like that. They have nerve riding down the lane of traffic on a golf cart. Someone should have reached out and grabbed his hand and broke that special finger. I don't figure I have to be nice if they are not!
audie avatar
fartblossom
#40
Yes, that day I saw SJ in Publix, I was already on a rant - I had to drive down 393 behind people in a golf cart (didn't think you were supposed to do that), not one but TWO guys were riding down 30-a in my traffic lane, making the cars behind him wait till the other lane was empty to pass him - when I suggested to the last one he use the bike path - (since the bike path specifically states I cannot have a motorized vehicle on it - so I don't drive down bike paths in my car) - but he showed me his I-Q with his "special finger".

Maybe I can get one of those super shooter water guns and cool him of the next time I see him riding in MY lane!!!:cool:

This gentleman had NO manners!!! But, he has a special finger!!!!

before spraying with a super soaker, be sure to make up a special solution. i would dissolve 2 cups of sugar in 2 cups of hot water - makes a nice sticky treat that bugs love once it is on your clothing. or better yet, get some skunk scent at a sporting goods store, dilute it down a bit and give 'em a spray. just a few helpful ideas.
SoWal Insider
#41
I quit showing people my special finger about 30 years ago when I was a passenger in a car with a boyfriend. He gave a driver & his wife that special finger for some sort of traffic infraction. Well, we were all stopped at a red light, and the recipient of that special finger, had gotten out of his pick-up, came over to my boyfriend, whose window was down, & proceeded to reach in, grab him by the collar of his shirt, and PULLED him completely OUT of the car - - - through the window!!! I think he almost wet his pants. Boy, did I learn a lesson!!!! That big ol' cowboy/redneck could've killed him!
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#42
Yes, that day I saw SJ in Publix, I was already on a rant - I had to drive down 393 behind people in a golf cart (didn't think you were supposed to do that), not one but TWO guys were riding down 30-a in my traffic lane, making the cars behind him wait till the other lane was empty to pass him - when I suggested to the last one he use the bike path - (since the bike path specifically states I cannot have a motorized vehicle on it - so I don't drive down bike paths in my car) - but he showed me his I-Q with his "special finger".

Maybe I can get one of those super shooter water guns and cool him of the next time I see him riding in MY lane!!!:cool:

This gentleman had NO manners!!! But, he has a special finger!!!!
Seagrover, I often give the finger to people who yell at me while I am riding my bicycle on the road. I have numerous reasons for riding my bike on the road, rather than the path, and number one on the list is safety. The bike bath is a hazard for bicylclers in many ways. ;-)
seagrover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#43
ladydebubba60, yes this is my son, Bubba. He is out on the porch now and he loves to take his porch naps!!!

audie, good idea for my new super soaker!! Maybe something that the yellow flies will like!!!

And SJ, you mistook my words - never did I say I "yelled" at the bicycle rider in the street - I only "suggested" he ride in the bike path at which point he showed his disagreement.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#44
ladydebubba60, yes this is my son, Bubba. He is out on the porch now and he loves to take his porch naps!!!

audie, good idea for my new super soaker!! Maybe something that the yellow flies will like!!!

And SJ, you mistook my words - never did I say I "yelled" at the bicycle rider in the street - I only "suggested" he ride in the bike path at which point he showed his disagreement.

Oh, sorry. :oops: no motorized vehicles allowed on the path (even though I saw a Regional Utilities employee speeding down the path on a four wheeler yesterday). I have recently learned that certain golf carts (based on engine size or horsepower - uncertain?) are legal on the road -- but I bet my bicycle goes faster. :D
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#45
The next thing will be some gizmo that allows someone to have virtual sex while walking down the street or waiting for an airplane.

They already have the gizmo...it is called the pocket rocket. :biggrin: But it isn't virtual, it is real. You have to be careful though when you have it "installed". It can be hazdardous to your health!!!! And no, I don't have one "installed", well not while I am doing anything hazardous. :lol:
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#46
There are people that are just as rude outside of being behind the wheel. My son and his wife have only been married over a year. He is 24 and her 20. I get tired of being drug in the middle of their disagreements. She works in Dillards in the mall at the Clinique makeup counter. 3 times yesterday on his off day she called him at the house demanding he come up there to her work and get her engagement ring he gave her and take it upstairs in the same mall she works in to the jewelers to get it fixed. She works right below on the lower level of the mall and can on her break ride the escalator upstairs and leave it and go back and get it before they close. Instead she chewed my son out 3 times on the phone, hanging up on him each time, and of course, because of that he did not go up there at all. And I don't blame him. And then she calls me and complains. I told him last night I would appreciate it if she would not drag me into their petty nonimportant disagreements. And of course, she was mad at him last night when he picked her up from work. I think she is just trying to see how much he is willing to do for her. She is very immature and I can guarantee you she doesn't think she is. She resents people bossing her also, mainly her mother and her aunt she used to live with here. It is a long story. Am I right on with this or what? I think he has a valid point! She moved out of her mom and dad's because of not being happy with being bossed around and then she moved in with her aunt and she preceded to do the same thing. So out she wanted to move from there. She tries to make me choose between him and her as to on someone's side! So there is rudeness in alot of ways!

And he married her, why? I think immature is an understatement!
Franny avatar
Beach Fanatic
#47
I believe you would need a hazardous waste permit and approved biohazard carrier to ship excrement. No doubt a federal offense if sent through the regular mail, or left in a mailbox.

Whatever you do, do not hide a dead fish in a person's house or automobile.

And NEVER place shrimp shells behind curtains, refrig, etc!
Cork On the Ocean avatar
directionally challenged
#48
You guys are so funny. PLEASE don't get mad at me when I act like a jerk :floor: .

I don't do the special finger either except to friends and family in jest. One thing that I try to do when faced with the a$$holedness of people is to remember that humans were designed to be screwed up. We wouldn't be here if we weren't. So when I witness a person being a jerk or rude or screwed up, I recognize that they are perfect for the purpose they were designed. It helps me accept and be a little more forgiving. Also reminds me that I might have some imperfections in my self that I need to focus on.

By all means keep those helpful hints (such as Audie's spray) coming as they're hilarious. One thing I love about sowallers is their ability to laugh at life! :wub:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#49
You guys are so funny. PLEASE don't get mad at me when I act like a jerk :floor: .

I don't do the special finger either except to friends and family in jest. One thing that I try to do when faced with the a$$holedness of people is to remember that humans were designed to be screwed up. We wouldn't be here if we weren't. So when I witness a person being a jerk or rude or screwed up, I recognize that they are perfect for the purpose they were designed. It helps me accept and be a little more forgiving. Also reminds me that I might have some imperfections in my self that I need to focus on.

By all means keep those helpful hints (such as Audie's spray) coming as they're hilarious. One thing I love about sowallers is their ability to laugh at life! :wub:
When I give the "you're number one" signal, I smile and add the words *#^$ you!

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