I don't normally watch Oprah but if it's an interesting topic, I will keep it on (unless the kiddos are watching a movie). Today, she was talking about how rude people are nowadays. I have to totally agree with that. As an example, Makenna had to go potty so bad in New York that she was doing a little dance. We were outside of Macy's so we went inside there and of course the bathrooms are all the way in the back and downstairs. Then there was a huge line once we finally got there. Makenna is still doing her jig and it's about our turn when this lady cuts right in front of us. Sometimes I'm vocal and sometimes I just let things go. Well this was a vocal time. I said that there was a line and she just looked back at me with a dirty look. And then I said, "my daughter has to go really bad and you are going to cut in front of her???" And she looks at Makenna and then just shrugs!!! I wanted to punch her in the nose!! So, I was determined to not let her go first but she was half way down the aisle and waiting to pounce on the next stall that opens. Well, I was going to do the same and hoped that I could get in before her. Unfortunately, the next stall that opened was all the way at the end. Fortunately for us, another one opened up pretty soon after so she didn't pee her pants (and it was right next to the mean lady). The whole time I'm helping Makenna, I was openly discussing how rude people were to Makenna. I told her that I'm sorry that people are not nice because you would have already peed by now otherwise (as she is desperate to get her pants down:) Seriously, why would someone do that??? I always try to be courteous. If someone has like two things at the grocery store line and I have a whole cart full, I will let them in front of me. But people also need to know when it is possible to do so. Last week, I was about half way through my check out and this lady gets behind me with ONE thing! Even though I've already started before she even got there, I still felt a little guilty! I looked back at her and said, "I would have let you go if I hadn't already started!" And she gives me a smirk!!! It was a look that said, "yeah, whatever!" What did she want me to do? Tell the cashier to cancel my stuff and unbag it and redo the whole thing after she waited on her??? Come on!! After watching the show, I know there are things that I do that would be rude too but not blatant stuff like some people do. And I've just learned of some awful behavior that someone did towards someone in our ward. I truly can't believe that someone could be so mean. And I hope he doesn't stop going to church because of it. The whole Oprah audience (except one guy) admitted to gossiping. I know we all gossip and most of the time it's harmless but we need to make sure that we aren't being cruel. I for one am going to repent of this and try to be more understanding and loving towards others. Even if they are difficult!! I also need to let the 'rude' people's actions just slide off my back. That might be a bigger challenge though:)
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In New York the people would look at you like you were strange if you held the door for them. It is sad that they are not used to people being courteous. Why would a person with one item get behind a person with a whole basket full of groceries? Don't let people like that bother you. Unfortunately gossip and church don't mix. Alot of people have been hurt and alot more have become inactive because of it.
Oh man! I freaking HATE rude people. It is so bad where I grocery shop I either leave in tears or terribly pissed off. People are so rude nowadays it really is sad! Especially considering I try and go out of my way to be nice and it's rarely returned!
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