why are there so many inconsiderate people?
@artistic_temper (83)
Philippines
September 6, 2011 12:01am CST
The world seem to have an abundance of people who are simply inconsiderate. Not really wicked or plain murderers but just that, inconsiderate and insensitive. For instance, last time I went out of the office to buy lunch and was walking on the sidewalk and there were a lot of students standing , talking to each other and they wouldnt make way unless you say "excuse me". And I go to a 7-11 and people are talking and standing in front of the door and blocking the way. And when you walk on the sidewalk, three people are walking in front of you abreast with each other and walking slowly and you can't overtake them since they practically hogged the sidewalk all to themselves. And when you are in line to buy tickets, people who are at the counter are taking so long finding their purse, not getting it ready while still in line. When you're on a public vehicle and somebody sits in such a way that he's occupying space for two people. There's a lot more examples and it just ruins my day.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
6 Sep 11
One possibility and it may not be true for every situation is that people are very rapped up in their own little world so much they do not see what is going on around them. I think the larger and busier the city the less sensitive people are though. Maybe it goes with the turf but a wake up call is in order and if they are approached reasonably sometimes they respond the same way. Maybe they are asleep! Or they could be being rude which you will detect anyway.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
6 Sep 11
Yes, that happens, because it has happened to me before. I didn't even know I was in the way of people because I forgot where I was in relation to others.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
6 Sep 11
One I can think of was standing in the way of people getting off a a train. You should let people off before you get on otherwise the train will never empty.
I said, "excuse me, people need to get off"
They backed up said ok and kept talking. They were absorbed. I think people sometimes just need instruction.
Another one that comes to mind was this older woman running around the self serve gas station trying to get attention because her pump was not working. The reason was her car was full of gas. I suspect some nice friend had filled it for her or she simply forgot. She was just confused.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
6 Sep 11
I agree with you totally. However, "it takes all sorts to make the world."
When we are in a hurry and some inefficient lazy person takes too long to issue a ticket, we are bound to get restless. Apart from this, for all the other instances you have mentioned I would suggest one thing.Be mentally prepared to just inch your way through a crowd of insensitive people, make a vow to tell the students "excuse me" everyday[if they cannot hear you just make your voice that bit louder-if they do not give way then you can protest. Similarly, you have to tap the people on the sidewalk and inch your way in the small gap [they are bound to provide you if you ask]. Try this and get back to tell me whether it worked. If none of this works and it happens on the same time everyday, try crossing the place five minutes earlier or later. THere is no point losing our patience for something that cannot be cured.If we are sensitive it almost becomes a fault at times.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
6 Sep 11
I think that we have come to a time in our lives where manners is something that is not as common as we would like to think it would be. Consideration is something that is an extremely lost art. There are just a lot of people who do not really know the meaning of the word consideration. It is just something that people really do not have to even do.
The examples that you brought up, I have rather seen it. And when you ask them to politely move or something along those lines, they look at you like you're the inconsiderate one. It is rather something that is frustrating but also extremely true. It can in fact ruin your day. I just wish more people were considerate and most importantly, more people exercised just a little bit of common sense. That is something that is lost on the world as well in this day and age.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
6 Sep 11
I think for the most part, people just aren't paying attention. They may be standing around talking to others and not realize they are in the way. That has happened to me before.. people would say excuse me to me and I wouldn't even realize I was in their way... and I've been on the other side too where people were in my way.
Now what is rude is when you say excuse me and they look at you like you are crazy and don't move.. that's rude.
@suyjun1992 (18)
• China
6 Sep 11
Now this phenomenon exist very often,and I think maybe they are talking something so exciting that they do not realize there is someone behind them ,in this case,you can remind them appropriately,and most people will find what mistake that they have made and make the way for you.By this way ,you not only help them correct the mistake this time ,but also make them more considerate in the future.
@thedataminer (515)
• United States
6 Sep 11
Well a couple of the things you mentioned you probably shouldn't be so bothered by like the time people take to get their change out and the person taking up a little to much room unless he/she really needs to move over so another person can sit down. Still I sympathize with you since I've noticed this same thing daily in my life. Now you got it lots worse if it's so bad people are standing in the way and they are not moving. Where I live most people move out of the way right away when they notice somebody needs by. My guess would be you live in a bigger city. People just didn't, haven't learned to be considerate. My mom and dad taught me how to be considerate of others. People learn from the way their parents are by example. My mother was a very kind and considerate person to other people. I can't say I measure up to the consideration my mother possessed.
@sweetaprillynn (207)
• United States
6 Sep 11
It is sad how inconsiderate people can be. It gets worse too, because man-kind can be down right inhumane! It saddens me really. It feels good to be a nice person. I am a very considerate person and it makes me feel good everyday. The next time someone steps on your toes, just be extra sweet and know that you are going to feel better than he will at the end of the day!
