Comments on: Courtesy, or the Right to Rant?

By: Jenni

Jenni — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:39:53 +0000

Powerful, because it really isn’t just about the road rage, but about how we carry ourselves. We are such an undeserving people, expectant of others, and oblivious to how it teaches not just our kids, but others. I was babysitting the other day and the Mom, a friend of mine, was giving me instructions on what they were working on with their child in regards to behavior. She used the term ‘to prefer’ her friend, as in over herself. Wow! It was a teachable moment for me, as a parent and a Christian. Do I prefer others before myself? I can’t say I have mastered the art, but it was a awake up call and so is your post. Thank you for being willing to be led by the Holy Spirit! Blessings!

By: Lucy T

Lucy T — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:41:46 +0000

when I was pregnant with my first child and on bed rest my sister in law and her family came to stay a week with us.while my husband was at work I got up from the sofa to go to the bath room when I came back my sister in law had laid down on the couch and her children scrambled to sit in the remaining chairs that where unoccupied.Nobody said a word or offered to give me a place to sit.I still can’t believe it.

By: Mrs. Lady Sofia

Mrs. Lady Sofia — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:15:59 +0000

People just seem too much in a hurry to be courteous or polite. While I was leaving Raley’s Supermarket yesterday, pushing my cart full of groceries to my car, there was a car in the parking lot backing out, and even though I was coming towards the car, they did not even stop. It is lucky for me that I was paying attention. Otherwise, I would have been eating asfault (sp) in the parking lot.

I also agree with Mary’s comment about some of the tv programs viewed on the airways. The producers “make-fun” of people being rude and inconsiderate to others. I don’t watch these programs anymore, but I know of their existence.

Lastly, what happened to KB was deplorable behavior on the part of the male adult! I know this isn’t very “Christian” but when I read that, I felt like popping that man on the head with a sock ball (which is two socks intertwined together) and saying, “Ahem. Pregnant lady present with children. Please wait before proceeding into store. Thank you.” Goodness!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:58:41 +0000

Oops. Sorry about that. I was saying, that we had an experience at lunch today that relates. We sat down in a quiet area of a restuarant and then a group of teenagers came in and sat at the next table. Before long I heard them talking about how ugly someone was and then they proceeded to make up some rap song about that person having an ugly face. Also one teen thought it was appropriate to get up and do some horrific dance to go with the song. I got so annoyed that my family decided to move to a different table away from the madness. Some kids just don’t use their brains these days to realize that their “creativeness”/ rudeness might be a turn off to someone else.

By: Rachel Falaschi

Rachel Falaschi — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:44:04 +0000

KB,

That is just horrible! I haven’t run into adults that behave that way, but sometimes I do run into a teen (usually walking and texting at the same time) that is clueless. I suppose those teens will turn into that clueless adult.

By: Mary at Civilla's Cyber Cafe

Mary at Civilla's Cyber Cafe — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:12:10 +0000

When we were in Hawaii, my family and I were on the public bus, and a pregnant lady with 2 toddlers came on the bus and nobody gave her their seat! I couldn’t believe it. Our family got up and gave her our seats and SHE couldn’t believe it!

By: Anessa

Anessa — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:05:35 +0000

I agree with you Kelly common courtesy is a lost art… I, too find myself reminding my children that harsh words only hurt, but kindness can work wonders. Sadly I am reminded that it is my own actions that have taught my children to behave this way in the first place. It is sometimes hard to remember that they learn how to react by watching us.

By: Kim M

Kim M — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:54:04 +0000

Yeah… have you driven on 280 lately???? LOL
I used to every day when I worked at HealthSouth (years ago). I went from *that* to here where people will actually stop in the middle of the road (endangering themselves because someone might smash into the back of them) to let you pass. It really is funny.

I know what you mean… simple courtesy. It is Christ-like. A word of warning to anyone with the Christian fish on your bumper… live it!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:20:17 +0000

We experience a lot of road rage in the modest cities here in the Midwest. I know someone who gets angry anytime anyone turns left!
Even for our own family it can be a problem of getting easily worked up while driving.
Maybe it’s conditioning. Usually when we are driving somewhere we’re late, or in a hurry, so the slightest delays become huge inconveniences. Then when we aren’t in a hurry we (most times) are still driving like we are.
We have to consciously make an effort to drive leisurely. And then you get honked at for that, too.

By: KB

KB — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:48:29 +0000

Kelly,
(And pardon me for mis-spelling your name in previous posts).
Spot-on post!!! But the funny (read:sad) thing is that the only ones who will care about this are those who already are making an effort.

We had a rude experience just yesterday. I was leaving the bakery with all four of my children, hands full of bags, and a very prominent pregnant belly. As I approached the glass door, the man on the other side made no effort whatsoever to open it for me, but one of my boys (who was already managing his little sister) scrambled to get the door open. Guess what? While the door was being held open by my son this guy entered himself! No thank you, either, he just brushed past my son!
The best thing I can say about this situation is that it offered a “teaching moment.” This man was very well-groomed, very professional looking, but his selfish act erased all of that and showed him to be the immature person he really was inside.