People can be so mean - will someone be nice to me?

[Sakrysta]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

 

[trampledamage]

I deliver newspapers in the mornings (between 4 o'clock and 6:30), I don't expect people to leave out anything because it's Christmas - I get paid to do the deliveries, their money's better spent at home. But on Saturday one of the houses that I only deliver to at weekends, left me out a box of chocolates and a Happy New Year card.

It made me smile all the way through the rest of my route

 

[Alpha Romeo]

Are you serious? You're wasting time on this? First off, who cares? The guy was a dick. Second, why didn't you flip him off or tell him to go fuck himself?

Finally: Why are you eating fast food? It's bad for you.

 

[Aurian]

Sakrysta, some people are just unable to give someone else the benefit of the doubt. He was prolly having a bad day (week, life) and felt the need to push someone down istead of giving it a pass. You just let his words and attitude roll of your back and try to remember that you actually did not do anything wrong on purpose, and it is a very big world out there.. he aint going to remember you in a few moments time.. he is busy yelling at someone else.

 

[trampledamage]

Are you serious? You're wasting time on this? First off, who cares? The guy was a dick. Second, why didn't you flip him off or tell him to go fuck himself?

Someone's got to present a good example to the kid - the man sure wasn't!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Sakrysta ~ some people are just arseholes and to do that in front of a kid is inexcuseable. I'm glad you were decent and didn't react and sad that this event is still bothering you.

My local supermarket just had a re-layout of their carpark and whoever designed it was mad, bonkers crazy. It makes no sense whatsoever. It has lanes that go 2 into 1 at a pedestrian crossing, it has a pedestrian crossing that has no pavement to it, it has exits where you have to cross 2 way traffic ~ in a supermarket carpark?? What are you thinking? People are stressed enough going to the supermarket without having to negotiate this rubbish.
On Christmas Eve the place was like a warzone, with beeping and swearing a-plenty.

Now I park at a pub 5 mins walk away, leave the car, go shopping after asking if the pub need anything and have a relaxing glass of wine afterwards ~ seemples

 

[trampledamage]

Now I park at a pub 5 mins walk away, leave the car, go shopping after asking if the pub need anything and have a relaxing glass of wine afterwards ~ seemples

Maybe someone who worked for the pub designed the car park

 

[Amaris]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

I once helped a little old lady load groceries into the trunk of her car. In response, she handed me two dollars, which I refused at first, but she insisted, saying that where she was from, refusing a thank you gift was an insult, so I accepted, and she gave me a hug and called me a "sweet young man".

J.

 

[TheBrew]

After fixing a user's computer, someone tried to tip me. It was really weird and I politely refused. The last thing I expected at work.

 

[captcalhoun]

Sakrysta, you're a lovely woman.

 

[John Picard]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

I once helped a little old lady load groceries into the trunk of her car. In response, she handed me two dollars, which I refused at first, but she insisted, saying that where she was from, refusing a thank you gift was an insult, so I accepted, and she gave me a hug and called me a "sweet young man".

J.

You should have stolen her purse. Then, she would have called you a "thieving SOB!"

 

[Amaris]

You should have stolen her purse. Then, she would have called you a "thieving SOB!"

I don't know. I'm pretty sure I'm incapable of evil.


J.

 

[JonathonWally]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

You should have smiled and waved, maybe even given him a thumbs up. It would have pissed him even more!

 

[AstroSmurf]

^ That's what I usually do. My mother calls it "killing with kindness". And as mad as it makes people when you practice it, I think it really could.

 

[JonathonWally]

^ That's what I usually do. My mother calls it "killing with kindness". And as mad as it makes people when you practice it, I think it really could.

I wink too, but wouldn't suggest that to others unless you want to provoke a fist fight.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Now I park at a pub 5 mins walk away, leave the car, go shopping after asking if the pub need anything and have a relaxing glass of wine afterwards ~ seemples

Maybe someone who worked for the pub designed the car park

That's why there are so many of us there laden with groceries

 

[Bears Discover Fire]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

You should have smiled and waved, maybe even given him a thumbs up. It would have pissed him even more!

That's what I do to LA's rude-ass drivers. One time I did it to a late middle age guy in a BMW who was honking and screeching because I allowed a pedestrian to cross the street instead of like, you know, running over her. Once she was safely across I stepped on the gas but the guy whipped along side me and started screaming "Cunt! Whore!" at me and waving his middle finger. I smiled and blew him a kiss.

Dude started thrashing like an epipleptic during a Pokemon marathon. It was GLORIOUS.

 

[M'Sharak]

^ I like and approve of this.

 

[Amaris]

That's what I do to LA's rude-ass drivers. One time I did it to a late middle age guy in a BMW who was honking and screeching because I allowed a pedestrian to cross the street instead of like, you know, running over her. Once she was safely across I stepped on the gas but the guy whipped along side me and started screaming "Cunt! Whore!" at me and waving his middle finger. I smiled and blew him a kiss.

Dude started thrashing like an epipleptic during a Pokemon marathon. It was GLORIOUS.

Oh, where have you been all my life?!



J.

 

[JonathonWally]

This morning I was in a drive-thru at a very busy restaurant. This particular place has a very limited property footprint and gets - shall we say, creative - with its parking spaces. It's amazing how many spaces they manage to fit on the premesis. The problem with this is that a number of the parking spaces end up being blocked by cars in the drive thru, so that when you're ready to pull out, people in the drive thru have to be nice and let you out.

SO, I have no problem with this. I actually try to let people out whenever I can. And this morning was no different. There was a lady in a mini van waiting to back out, so when the cars moved forward, since there was no one behind me, I actually backed up to let her out. She gave me a nice little wave and went on her way.

Meanwhile, other cars are pulling in behind me in the drive thru line. No problem, I can move ahead now, and I do. And just as I get to the "no turning back point," I see that there was another, smaller car on the other side of the mini van that also wanted to back out. I couldn't see him before, and it was too late for me to back up and let him out too. I felt bad, but I had at least three cars behind me now. There was no way I could get out of his way.

I looked up with an expression of apology and saw that the guy was obviously hurling violent verbal abuse my way, which made me feel even worse, because it was an honest mistake, and certainly not personal. Fortunately I was in a position where I didn't have to sit with him in my direct line of sight.

When the line moved forward again and he was able to back out, he passed me on the way out of the parking lot, slowed down to glare back at me and mouth a few more choice insults. And in the passenger seat, I could see a young boy, about ten, grinning away at the antics of the adult.

It made me so sad. The man was so angry about something so minor, and he chose to assume that I had intentionally blocked him in out of spite, rather than giving me the benefit of the doubt. And on top of all that, he was providing a dismal example for the boy in his care of how to handle a situation that doesn't go your way.

I've been pondering the incident all morning, and I have to admit, it tinged what started out as a good day with negativity.

So here I sit, kinda bummed. Would someone tell me something good that happened to them so I can have some positive energy to help dispel my own frustration? If not, do you have a similar tale that will at least make me feel like I'm not alone?

You should have smiled and waved, maybe even given him a thumbs up. It would have pissed him even more!

That's what I do to LA's rude-ass drivers. One time I did it to a late middle age guy in a BMW who was honking and screeching because I allowed a pedestrian to cross the street instead of like, you know, running over her. Once she was safely across I stepped on the gas but the guy whipped along side me and started screaming "Cunt! Whore!" at me and waving his middle finger. I smiled and blew him a kiss.

Dude started thrashing like an epipleptic during a Pokemon marathon. It was GLORIOUS.

See babe, this is why we're such great friends!