People with lack of manners and courtesy

[rocktheganj]

And that is how I get around, on an old Honda inline 6 cylinder motorcycle.

isn't that a fairly MASSIVE engine for a bike?

and, to the title of this thread, i HATE when people are like rude to people who work in restraunts. why be rude to them? they're doing a pretty hard job, and they're only human, so of course they're gonna mess up an order every now and then. they're just trying to make money to live, and maybe even support a family at home. just suck it up and be nice to them. i definately don't plan on working in a restraunt though, just because of that. unless i end up having to, because i cant get a job anywhere else....

i also hate it when people hurt pets or animals. even if the animal is doing something wrong, or being annoying or ruining something, its still a living thing, and didnt know any better. it really bugs me what some people do to animals.... i just thought of that because the other day i was skating around, and some guy's dog ran up to say hello to me, and he called it back and kicked it.... all the dog did was run out to say hi to me... i ended up calling the humane society on him =D

i also think eating them is wrong, but theres not much i can do about other people eating them.

[happiestmferoutthere]

The polite ones are generally the younger crowd. The people I see are being rude are generally from higher social statuses and older,

I notice that also. It's almost like they think " I've got more money and status than you, so of course I'm more important!"

I find it very rude and condescending It does give me hope for the younger generation though. I find myself thanking them for their courtesy. And they thank me back.

[Reefer Rogue]

so when the trains so packed people are in front of the doors, you are one of them, you just stand there? whilst someone struggles to squeeze through the millimetre gap between you and the person next to you..?

I don't get in people's way, it's very rare that you'd have to get off the train to let someone off. People know to let other people through if they're getting off, it's obvious. Furthermore, trains are too expensive in London therefore i don't ride them. If i had a free oyster i would but i ride the buses instead. Is anyone really more entitled to a public seat then another? Based on what? Age? Gender? Understanding everyone payed the same price to get on the service, it is unrealistic to expect to have a seat every time, regardless of who you are, whether rich or poor. People who expect seats should also expect not to get seats sometimes. As is life.

[vingt.trois]

I don't get in people's way, it's very rare that you'd have to get off the train to let someone off. People know to let other people through if they're getting off, it's obvious. Furthermore, trains are too expensive in London therefore i don't ride them. If i had a free oyster i would but i ride the buses instead. Is anyone really more entitled to a public seat then another? Based on what? Age? Gender? Understanding everyone payed the same price to get on the service, it is unrealistic to expect to have a seat every time, regardless of who you are, whether rich or poor. People who expect seats should also expect not to get seats sometimes. As is life.

conversely, people who expect seats should not be forced to stand because another patron is taking up two seats with their belongings. i paid for my ride; her bookbag did not.

i don't mind when a bus or train is crowded and i have to stand, i expect that. i don't expect anyone to offer me their seat, because i'm a healthy teenager.

that's the thing, while there is no RULE that says you have to give up your seat for pregnant, elderly, or disabled people (or anyone else), it's what this whole thread is about: common courtesy. while certainly not a rule, is it so wrong to expect to be treated decently by others when you yourself are consistently courteous and polite?

[fasterspider]

isn't that a fairly MASSIVE engine for a bike?

Kind of massive, yes. But cooler than the Fonz.
Compare the two pictures and see which is cooler in practicle application?

[Reefer Rogue]

They are not forced because they chose to pay for a ticket, therefore taking a chance as to whether or not there is an available seat, there is no guarentee. I never supported people that take up space with inanimate objects, so why bring that up?
I agree with that. The point about there being no rule is that there is no ultimate necessity to do it, people do not fear a lawful punishment, only a scowering look or thought from other people. If they do not care about other people then they won't offer a seat. People without that kind of courtesy lack compassion. if there were rule, perhaps more people would offer their seats because based on this thread it seems not enough people feel obliged and looks can be decieving, don't judge a book by it's cover. The business man and the gangbanger are both different, one could offer their seat and the other couldn't or both could, or could not. Is it wrong to expect ot be treated courteously? No. Who defines right and wrong anyway. Is it optimistic? Yes. This society isn't the way it once was, does that mean it's better or worse? It all falls on you and your perception. I shall leave you with these words from Immanuel Kant:

'I should act, so that i can will my maxim to be a universal law.'

conversely, people who expect seats should not be forced to stand because another patron is taking up two seats with their belongings. i paid for my ride; her bookbag did not.

i don't mind when a bus or train is crowded and i have to stand, i expect that. i don't expect anyone to offer me their seat, because i'm a healthy teenager.

that's the thing, while there is no RULE that says you have to give up your seat for pregnant, elderly, or disabled people (or anyone else), it's what this whole thread is about: common courtesy. while certainly not a rule, is it so wrong to expect to be treated decently by others when you yourself are consistently courteous and polite?

[4twentE]

Kinda funny how the most courteous people are the ones you wouldn't expect; younger people, country people, and poor people. Young kids used to be punks, or at least considered so by elders. I could see why in a lot of cases. But younger folks are definitely learning manners better these days. You definitely find the most polite people in small country towns. And it just seems like money makes you an asshole.

[HighTillIDie]

well this is the south, and i am an attention whore, so i am constantly openning doors, carrying heavy objects for the weak,ect
went to school to be a mechanic, and me and my buddies used to have a contest who could help more stranded people... i think in the two years time i probably helped about 30-40 people! i mean, from "my headlights don't work", to people stuck in a ditch... got offered money, beer, and sex (gross woman)

i think the coolest one, was this chick had a lebaron, (as did i at the time) and she was stuck in the ghetto, cuz her lights wouldn't work (nighttime)... i had just come from... uh a buisness meeting imp:... she described the problem, so i walked to the front of her car, and hit the hood like fonsey, and POOF, lights on.... lol (loose ground in the lights, very common for those, lol)

let's see... about 5 years ago the area flooded really really bad, so i spent a weekend driving around (in my BIG TRUCK, i drive because of my small penis) pullin people out, and helping them get stuff and animals out... that was really cool, i got on the news... i think i got laid about 5 times just cuz of that...

i volunteered for about 1 week after katrina hit.... then came rita -_-

[RedLocks]

Friendly people are suspicious... I'm just used to this place, like I'll be nice and give up the seat to a elderly person like some said, and I'll gladly give my seat to either a pregnant woman or a woman with a kid... but don't look at me funny, curse words and the worse words are the first out of my mouth But really I am a nice person until someone starts to act like they know me :jointsmile: