tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post7507352004228508317..comments2023-09-25T09:45:22.835-07:00Comments on A Word In Edgewise: Why... Thank You!Jeff Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-1532843913759789872008-06-01T06:37:00.000-07:002008-06-01T06:37:00.000-07:00Don't even get me started on the rude, clueless dr...Don't even get me started on the rude, clueless drivers in Florida! And the sullen, nasty store clerks, the apathetic waitpeople, the obnoxious customer "service" staff ... I could write a book. Yes, these are things that just irk me to no end.<BR/><BR/>Common courtesy is free. More people should get some.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-43581121898201006562008-05-31T21:30:00.000-07:002008-05-31T21:30:00.000-07:00Yea!! I've done something right! I say Thank You...Yea!! I've done something right! I say Thank You for door holding... a big friendly southern thank you as a matter of fact. The kind of thank you's that make folks want to hold the door for me on my way back out.<BR/><BR/>OK, too much, but I do say thank you.<BR/><BR/>And I am a top notch waver. I even add a smile!!<BR/><BR/>I am polite to the point of groveling.<BR/><BR/>Jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-20255822991966844252008-05-31T15:53:00.000-07:002008-05-31T15:53:00.000-07:00Odat- That's right, you live in the land of "peace...Odat- That's right, you live in the land of "peace on earth and goodwill towards men." And you're welcome to pull your soapbox next to mine anytime.<BR/><BR/>Marilyn- Let's hope that shivelry doesn't completely dye away.<BR/><BR/>Crystalchick- Thanks for teaching your son this simple but important gesture.<BR/><BR/>Sandi- Arrrgh, you did it again! Yeah, that one finger wave can be a bad thing when impressionable eyes are watching.<BR/><BR/>Anndi- Missed you darling! As I commented to Sandi, watchfull eyes don't miss a thing.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-90225570206109219972008-05-31T14:37:00.000-07:002008-05-31T14:37:00.000-07:00I'm always mindful of my manners... I have a 10 ye...I'm always mindful of my manners... I have a 10 year old watching.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-8705190221678362472008-05-31T05:47:00.000-07:002008-05-31T05:47:00.000-07:00Uh huh, it's just payback for making rude comments...Uh huh, it's just payback for making rude comments about British Cooking...yes, I did it, I said British and Cooking in the same sentence, in fact in the same breath, so "blahhhhhhh" lol....great post, and I agree with you, but I had to stop waving with one finger cause my G'Daughter picked up on it...what's a girl to do? Grin and bear it? I suppose...till something better happens along!<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-16538389732223721262008-05-30T19:13:00.000-07:002008-05-30T19:13:00.000-07:00I try to hold the door for someone even if I have ...I try to hold the door for someone even if I have to do it with my elbow because of full hands. Most times I get a nod or thank you but of course there will always be people who don't appreciate anything. We try to teach our son to do this too. He can be a bit shy, but is usually very kind. <BR/>I try to let cars in, altho in some areas of NJ you sometimes have to be aggessive or you'll never get anywhere. LOL<BR/>And I'm a 'bless you' person if someone sneezes. Even if they can't hear me say it.<BR/><BR/>Hope you and your family have a nice weekend. :)CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-56181175580768082752008-05-30T19:01:00.000-07:002008-05-30T19:01:00.000-07:00Every time a man goes out of his way to hold the d...Every time a man goes out of his way to hold the door open for me, it makes my day. When a woman holds the door open I am apreciative also, but I feel especially warm and fuzzy when a man does it in a gallant way... possibly because it happens so seldom.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984777868047304830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-77839161371509471192008-05-30T17:03:00.000-07:002008-05-30T17:03:00.000-07:00We only have polite drivers and everyone holds the...We only have polite drivers and everyone holds the door open and says thank you in NYC!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>ahahahahahahahahahahahaha.<BR/>OMG This is my same pet peeve. When I worked in the city NOT ONE person held doors open anymore. so much so they would go in ahead of you and let the door slam right in your face. WTF? I always held the door open for someone behind me. I love being sweet to those who are rude. The problem is they don't know their being rude. They weren't taught this. What they know is that the world owes them. Such a shame isn't it. ok..enuf from me...I'll come back some other day about the traffic stuff.<BR/>PeaceOdathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973602431527460287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-73324538485587168382008-05-30T16:37:00.000-07:002008-05-30T16:37:00.000-07:00Akelamalu- Makes me want to flick their little ear...Akelamalu- Makes me want to flick their little ears as they walk past!<BR/><BR/>Mel- I like your no nonsense approach to child raising.<BR/><BR/>Buffalo- Consider yourself lucky. I've done the wave them in motions too, but have had the cold shoulder treatment anyway. That's the ones that get to me.<BR/><BR/>Middle Child- That's nice that you took the time to mention it to his mom. That will instill his willingness to do it again.<BR/><BR/>Teach- I'm a firm believer in "pay it forward".<BR/><BR/>Bond- Sounds like were on paralell lines. Those jokers tring to zip in to get that one more car ahead really irk me too.<BR/><BR/>Real LL- Waving back at them is so much more affective than flipping them off. It just highlights what butt-heads they are.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-53609503494500511182008-05-30T15:34:00.000-07:002008-05-30T15:34:00.000-07:00I'm right there with ya, Jeff! What's the big deal...I'm right there with ya, Jeff! <BR/><BR/>What's the big deal about a little thank you wave? Just throw it up! <BR/><BR/>I'm the girl waving at the asshats that honk while I'm letting someone in. :)Real Live Lesbianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272384473977144125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-33118770716377220102008-05-30T07:48:00.000-07:002008-05-30T07:48:00.000-07:00Did I write this?I have a rule that, if I am going...Did I write this?<BR/><BR/>I have a rule that, if I am going through a door and I see someone coming and if I do not wait the door will close with them within 5 feet, I stay and hold the door and also tell them no rush...<BR/><BR/>man or woman, it does not matter.<BR/><BR/>As far as the merging thing...it peeves me when someone comes up all the way on the left and tries to cut in at the last moment...these people I will NOT let them in...<BR/><BR/>I waited in the line...so did all the other people, you should have to wait also.<BR/><BR/>I always say thank you verbally or with the hand wave when someone is courteous to me...I expect the sameVinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-88607512670907873962008-05-30T06:45:00.000-07:002008-05-30T06:45:00.000-07:00Jeff, yeah, it's real important to pay kindnesses ...Jeff, yeah, it's real important to pay kindnesses forward! These little trivial things can make you pissed off for the rest of the day! :Dmaryt/theteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-66399115080388327992008-05-30T05:34:00.000-07:002008-05-30T05:34:00.000-07:00A young boy of about 10 held the door open for me ...A young boy of about 10 held the door open for me the other day at the laundromat as I was struggling with my basket. Not only did I thank him but I told him mother what a little gentleman she was raising. <BR/><BR/>As far as letting cars in... I always give a wave of thanks, and I let people into traffic when I can. You are right though, people are becoming so rude.The Middle Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697481722409686645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-3315315277366701372008-05-30T04:44:00.000-07:002008-05-30T04:44:00.000-07:00I have held doors open so long I felt I was the do...I have held doors open so long I felt I was the doorman- for all the people that streamed through...<BR/>Letting someone merge, or leaving an intersection not blocked is just good driving sense... When I'm going to let someone in, I point right at them and hand motion the merge- they always understand, and wave back..buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-14686607842068580502008-05-30T04:27:00.000-07:002008-05-30T04:27:00.000-07:00I still think that's a hoot!I was raised well with...<--lives with the overly polite Brit who thanks the cashier for taking his money<BR/><BR/>I still think that's a hoot!<BR/><BR/>I was raised well with a two by four.<BR/>I had no problem wielding that same two by four with the two kiddos in my life.<BR/><BR/>Please, thank you, I appreciate your kindness.....<BR/>Simple!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-36902102940398515552008-05-30T01:27:00.000-07:002008-05-30T01:27:00.000-07:00I am so with you on this Jeff. I have experienced...I am so with you on this Jeff. I have experienced all the things you mention. I work in a school and the thing that upsets me most is that the a lot of the kids don't have any manners, they barge past you through doors and just let them swing back into your face! Like you though I will still practice the manner my Mother & Father taught me.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-28323667919138239242008-05-29T21:51:00.000-07:002008-05-29T21:51:00.000-07:00Ron- For a guy with a site by the name of "Vent" I...Ron- For a guy with a site by the name of "Vent" I think you did quite well to contain yourself here. But with that said, please feel free to let it all hang out.<BR/><BR/>You're right about the zombie look alike. I use a ear piece for my cell phone, but when I'm in a public place (store, restaurant...) I 99.9% of the time remember to take it out. Something about talking to a person with a cyborg implant sticking out of their head that is a bit un-natural.<BR/><BR/>Rhea- "When you care to send absolutely nothing." Could be the tag line for your pet peeve.<BR/><BR/>Jay- Heck, they could say, "Up yours!" to me. At least I'd know they noticed. I wish I knew wich ones were going to be so unapreciative before hand. At least then I could gear up for them.<BR/><BR/>Roger- Isn't it funny how we are convinced that we are the only perfect driver. Of course when I say "We" I mean "Me" !!!Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-29706769330580849622008-05-29T20:30:00.000-07:002008-05-29T20:30:00.000-07:00Driving would be awesome if it wasn't for other ...Driving would be awesome if it wasn't for other drivers. Thats right I am the only one that should be allowed to drive!RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349292631566372999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-53131154365012031992008-05-29T20:00:00.000-07:002008-05-29T20:00:00.000-07:00These two things drive me crazy too! I don't know...These two things drive me crazy too! I don't know why people can't even be half-way decent and say "thank you" at least give that appreciative head nod! <BR/><BR/>Is it just asking too much of people?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134850383532818765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-86133874518983839252008-05-29T19:45:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:45:00.000-07:00Jeff, these bad manners exhibited by so many bothe...Jeff, these bad manners exhibited by so many bother me too. I always hold doors open for people and wave at cars who let me in. (I also tell them thank you out loud, even though they can't hear me. Weird, I know) <BR/><BR/>Another big pet peeve is people who don't let you know they've received a gift or service from you with a thank you note. It doesn't have to be much...a call, an email, a letter. Something to let you know the time and energy you put into doing something for them was appreciated it.<BR/><BR/>Great post, Jeff and so good to hear from you again!Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-79364401986688662772008-05-29T19:31:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:31:00.000-07:00THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS JEFF!!!I totally and ab...THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS JEFF!!!<BR/><BR/>I totally and absolutely agree with you 100%!!!!<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad (however, not REALLY glad) to hear that this kind of behavior is in your area too. I was beginning to think that it was just a "city thing."<BR/><BR/>It chaps my ass too!<BR/><BR/>Big time!<BR/><BR/>And what really annoys me is the "not noticing" each other. Everyone looks as though their walking around like zombies with either a cell phone or an iPod stuck in their ears.<BR/><BR/>"Are these two activities a big deal in the overall experience of life?"<BR/><BR/>I think so...because they CONTRIBUTE to the overall experience of life!<BR/><BR/>OK...I'm finished bitching.<BR/><BR/>(ok...deep cleansing breath, Ron...let it go)<BR/><BR/>GREAT post, Jeff!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-3943777912418575682008-05-29T19:11:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:11:00.000-07:00Mom- Good old Santa Rosa. Where a red light meant ...Mom- Good old Santa Rosa. Where a red light meant three more people could go through. They definitely had some of the worst drivers.<BR/><BR/>Who flipped you off? I'll hunt them down like the dirty dogs that they are. Deserved or not, no one flips off my mom!Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-62483554753533175172008-05-29T19:08:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:08:00.000-07:00Travis- I know what you mean. Sometimes if people ...Travis- I know what you mean. Sometimes if people don't get a move on it can cause a bigger back up than it helps. <BR/><BR/>You reminded me of another peeve. When I'm waiting to turn left and a car pulles right in front of me (cross traffic) so I can't turn while they are waiting for the light to change. Sheesh.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-86907010267669076362008-05-29T19:07:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:07:00.000-07:00Agree with you wholeheartedly on both the door and...Agree with you wholeheartedly on both the door and the driving thing, but I do find the drivers here in Oregon are a vast improvement over the ass-holes in the Bay Area in California. I've only been flipped off once since I moved here and . . . must confess, I deserved it. Another pet peeve of mine is when I am in a restaurant and I thank the server for whatever he or she has done and get the response, "No problem." I want to scream at them, "I don't expect that doing your job is a problem, that's what you get paid for, you idiot!" There, thanks, that made me feel better all under.<BR/><BR/>PSYCHO MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-3571460446525971322008-05-29T19:05:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:05:00.000-07:00Kimmie- When you let more than one person in line ...Kimmie- When you let more than one person in line you can see the mushroom cloud billowing from the explosion in the car behind. <BR/><BR/>Crazycath- Yep, I admit it, I've done that too. Enough is enough all ready!<BR/><BR/>Katherine- I didn't think about the tourist factor. I'll bet that's annoying.<BR/><BR/>We don't get a lot of that here. It's not like people drive around and stop to admire the rain to the left or the other rain to the right.<BR/><BR/>Have I mentioned that it's raining again (still) here!Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.com