Is it just me or are people getting ruder? - Page 2

PastorMikH · 05-02-2006, 03:52 PM

Normally, I try to be respectful of others, but I am noticing that more and more people just seem to take advantage of that type of attitude. A coupld of examples....

Today the wife and I took a drive to the City and had lunch at Golden Corral. The Buffet line was a bit busy, so I’m standing in line patiently behind a guy, waiting to get to the toasted buns and BBQ Pork. There are people lined up behind me as well. As the guy finishes, another guy pushes right in front of me and starts helping himself to the stuff I‘m waiting on. I just kinda stood there in shock for a second, not believing this guy just did that. Did a mention the guy was about a foot shorter than me? Anyhow, I get the BBQ pork on a bun, and get ready to go over to get the cheddar cheese off the potato bar to top off my sandwich. There’s the guy, he’d butted in line again and is heading towards the cheese. I stood back, waited for the person immediately in front of the cheese to leave. The guy makes his move and I step in with my back to him and my elbow right about his nose level and helped myself.

Sunday night after church, we all head to the local Mazzio’s Pizza place, as is our custom. We get there and there are two tables available that we can slide together. Me and another lady from our church are standing there figuring out where to set the kids because the two tables won’t be enough for everyone. While we are standing there AT THE TABLES deciding, another large church group comes over and TAKES ONE OF OUR TWO TABLES and joins it to the other 15 tables they have strung together. Then, makes another trip back to take the chairs.

Don't even get me started on people while shopping.

Has this type of behavior always been present and I’m just noticing more as I get older, or is this type of rudeness on the rise? Also, at what level should a person respond who wishes to still be respected by the local community?

PastorMikH · 05-02-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Golden Corral? Just be thankful you weren't bowled over by a big girl and her bevy of big kids. I won't step foot inside that place despite the growth of both my girth and self esteem.

Actually, the Golden Corral in OK city isn't too bad. It is, IMO, one of the better buffets in OK City.

And the thing that really surprises me is, you've seen me, would you get between me and a food item I'm headed towards?

plbrdude · 05-02-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kcnut

I don't think so they may be rude but there are good people in the world. People are good when confronted with good. Pastor if you had your white collar on i think you might have gotten a little more respect.

it shouldn't take that though.

PastorMikH · 05-02-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcnut

I don't think so they may be rude but there are good people in the world. People are good when confronted with good. Pastor if you had your white collar on i think you might have gotten a little more respect.

Actually Nut, the people at Mazzios KNEW I was a Pastor. They are usually there on Sunday nights too. I knew several at their table on a first name basis.

05-02-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

And the thing that really surprises me is, you've seen me, would you get between me and a food item I'm headed towards?

At a Golden Corral? No. But if there were one lobster left, we'd have an XFL style race for it.

Hammock Parties · 05-02-2006, 04:16 PM

I tend to agree with KC Fish. Im a cashier at walmart, and you can tell the bad parents from the good ones. I give stickers to kids and stuff all the time and the good parents say "Now billy what do you say to the nice man?" and the crappy parents that dont teach manners say "well thats nice" or anything along those lines. It just comes down to the parents, and you can tell that a lot parents are in it for the sex.

picasso · 05-02-2006, 04:17 PM

Wait until these ungrateful, mismannered, bad mouthed, spoiled brats of this era get to adulthood. It's going to be hell.

But then my kid outta the blue called me sir the other day and I just about shit.

Hammock Parties · 05-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Im having troubles distinguishing between generations. Im 21, would i be in the generation with the teenagers? or would i be in the generation of 20's? I tend to believe i go along with the older, because i have always been more well mannered than the kids of today are, big time.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-02-2006, 04:24 PM

One thing I've learned from my Dad is giving the "mad mofo" vibe which you just look at a person, and they won't do anything to cross which includes the situations that you just explained Mikh. You don't have to be a jerk, but it's all about the look and vibe you give certain individuals.

**Skip Towne** · 05-02-2006, 04:27 PM

I solved this problem a while back. I pack heat.

RJ · 05-02-2006, 04:46 PM

I recently read an article (sorry, don't have a link) about a study that's been ongoing for the past 50 years. The gist of it is a survey for young people concerning how much importance they place upon other's opinions of them. Fifty years ago a little over 60% of respondents considered others view(s) of them important. Today it's down to about 50%. So, basically, about half of the younger folks out there don't give a rat's a** what you think and about 40 % of older people don't either.

This also seems to affect driving habits, personal appearance (inappropriate dress, poor grooming), the use of foul language and a host of other things that contribute to the "general coarsening".

The other day a guy I work with, a deacon at his church in fact, was telling me a story about a guy he knew who said they were trying real hard to teach their six year old good manners. The deacon told me he thought they were raising the kid to be "a fruit". I found that sort of telling about society in general.

**Rain Man** · 05-02-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Compared to what? Ancient Rome? They used to kill each over fruit in the markets.

Well, sure. But in their defense, you never knew if the guy behind you in line was a Visigoth.

CHENZ A! · 05-02-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Nope.... common courtesy has disappeared and is almost non-existent. It really tries my patience sometimes.... But what's worse is that some of these people were never taught how to treat your fellow human with respect to begin with. So you can't even really be mad at them. Years and years of poor parenting and bad role models are really catching up with the world. The lack of courtesy and respect is almost to a point where you wonder if you'll ever see that type of behavior again.

It's sad when once in a while I'll hold a door for someone, or help an older lady carry her bags to the car, and the first thing they think is you're trying to rob them or pull one over on them.....

exactly my thoughts

**Skip Towne** · 05-02-2006, 05:35 PM

Baby Face Nelson and John dillinger were driving in Chicago when Nelson inadvertently bumped the car in front of him. A large man got out and headed back toward them. BFN calmly pulled out his .45 and blew the guys head off. Now THAT is rude!!

Chiefs Express · 05-02-2006, 05:56 PM

People are getting ruder, but I don't think very many people have addressed the issue of why.

It is my opinion that parents have not fulfilled their responsibility. I also feel that in most cases the inability of schools to disipline students that act out bears some responsibility in the matter. The attitudes of kids when they know they can get away with anything tends to stick with them and as they reach adulthood they are still the #1 person in their world and damn the rest.

teedubya · 05-02-2006, 06:00 PM

Im definitely getting ruder. **** all ya'll.

05-02-2006, 03:52 PM
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9925087	Is it just me or are people getting ruder? Normally, I try to be respectful of others, but I am noticing that more and more people just seem to take advantage of that type of attitude. A coupld of examples.... Today the wife and I took a drive to the City and had lunch at Golden Corral. The Buffet line was a bit busy, so I’m standing in line patiently behind a guy, waiting to get to the toasted buns and BBQ Pork. There are people lined up behind me as well. As the guy finishes, another guy pushes right in front of me and starts helping himself to the stuff I‘m waiting on. I just kinda stood there in shock for a second, not believing this guy just did that. Did a mention the guy was about a foot shorter than me? Anyhow, I get the BBQ pork on a bun, and get ready to go over to get the cheddar cheese off the potato bar to top off my sandwich. There’s the guy, he’d butted in line again and is heading towards the cheese. I stood back, waited for the person immediately in front of the cheese to leave. The guy makes his move and I step in with my back to him and my elbow right about his nose level and helped myself. Sunday night after church, we all head to the local Mazzio’s Pizza place, as is our custom. We get there and there are two tables available that we can slide together. Me and another lady from our church are standing there figuring out where to set the kids because the two tables won’t be enough for everyone. While we are standing there AT THE TABLES deciding, another large church group comes over and TAKES ONE OF OUR TWO TABLES and joins it to the other 15 tables they have strung together. Then, makes another trip back to take the chairs. Don't even get me started on people while shopping. Has this type of behavior always been present and I’m just noticing more as I get older, or is this type of rudeness on the rise? Also, at what level should a person respond who wishes to still be respected by the local community?
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05-02-2006, 04:16 PM	#20
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4350478	I tend to agree with KC Fish. Im a cashier at walmart, and you can tell the bad parents from the good ones. I give stickers to kids and stuff all the time and the good parents say "Now billy what do you say to the nice man?" and the crappy parents that dont teach manners say "well thats nice" or anything along those lines. It just comes down to the parents, and you can tell that a lot parents are in it for the sex. __________________ Chiefs game films
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05-02-2006, 04:17 PM	#21
picasso That's a GOOD boy!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $10004900	Wait until these ungrateful, mismannered, bad mouthed, spoiled brats of this era get to adulthood. It's going to be hell. But then my kid outta the blue called me sir the other day and I just about shit.
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05-02-2006, 04:20 PM	#22
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4350478	Im having troubles distinguishing between generations. Im 21, would i be in the generation with the teenagers? or would i be in the generation of 20's? I tend to believe i go along with the older, because i have always been more well mannered than the kids of today are, big time. __________________ Chiefs game films
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05-02-2006, 04:24 PM	#23
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $552813	One thing I've learned from my Dad is giving the "mad mofo" vibe which you just look at a person, and they won't do anything to cross which includes the situations that you just explained Mikh. You don't have to be a jerk, but it's all about the look and vibe you give certain individuals. __________________ Last edited by Tribal Warfare; 05-02-2006 at 05:10 PM..
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05-02-2006, 04:27 PM	#24
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	I solved this problem a while back. I pack heat.
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05-02-2006, 04:46 PM	#25
RJ Supporter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a shotgun shack Casino cash: $9955202	I recently read an article (sorry, don't have a link) about a study that's been ongoing for the past 50 years. The gist of it is a survey for young people concerning how much importance they place upon other's opinions of them. Fifty years ago a little over 60% of respondents considered others view(s) of them important. Today it's down to about 50%. So, basically, about half of the younger folks out there don't give a rat's a** what you think and about 40 % of older people don't either. This also seems to affect driving habits, personal appearance (inappropriate dress, poor grooming), the use of foul language and a host of other things that contribute to the "general coarsening". The other day a guy I work with, a deacon at his church in fact, was telling me a story about a guy he knew who said they were trying real hard to teach their six year old good manners. The deacon told me he thought they were raising the kid to be "a fruit". I found that sort of telling about society in general.
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05-02-2006, 05:35 PM	#28
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	They were pretty rude in the 30's too Baby Face Nelson and John dillinger were driving in Chicago when Nelson inadvertently bumped the car in front of him. A large man got out and headed back toward them. BFN calmly pulled out his .45 and blew the guys head off. Now THAT is rude!!
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05-02-2006, 05:56 PM	#29
Chiefs Express Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun Casino cash: $10004900	People are getting ruder, but I don't think very many people have addressed the issue of why. It is my opinion that parents have not fulfilled their responsibility. I also feel that in most cases the inability of schools to disipline students that act out bears some responsibility in the matter. The attitudes of kids when they know they can get away with anything tends to stick with them and as they reach adulthood they are still the #1 person in their world and damn the rest.
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05-02-2006, 06:00 PM	#30
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9470002	Im definitely getting ruder. **** all ya'll.
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