Why are people more rude approaching Christmas?
@joey_matthews (8354)
October 29, 2010 2:54pm CST
I don't know if it's the same where you are, although here Christmas shoppers are running around in their own world and most commonly you would bump into several different types. This morning I was in a supermarket and this women just cut straight across me and proceed to stop right in front of me blocking me completely. I politely said "excuse me" and she just totally ignored me, so I attempted to go around her which was fairly difficult due to being left very little space and she just tittered + whispered "some people".
Christmas is really a frustrating time to shop, hopefully we will have our presents and I will then rely on getting the shopping delivered. :D
Do you find that people are rude around Christmas or Do you put it down to people being busy or just generally rude as individuals?
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
29 Oct 10
I think these types of people are rude in general and well nothing like a bit more added stress to bring out the worst in most.
People should relax a bit more, take their time and everything else would be easier. Nothing like a Hi/Hello as it can truly make a difference.
@joey_matthews (8354)
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29 Oct 10
Yeah I agree.
Problem is if you say "hello" most people look at you like your mad. When I was on Vacation quite a few people I came in contact was cheerful and friendly but around here they seem to have forgotten to be polite.
I guess I'm noticing this more around Christmas.
@saizo6 (2199)
• United States
29 Oct 10
I really don't think that people are behaving that way just because Christmas is approaching. I've noticed that people act like that all the time no matter the time of year. It's probably more noticeable this time of year because there are more people out and about. And I guess the rush and stress does make people a bit more short tempered.
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@joey_matthews (8354)
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29 Oct 10
The thing I notice is that people generally come out more around Christmas and people seem to forget to be merry and happy. It often happens, although the volume in which it is around Christmas is just too much. I think your right with what you say :)
Thanks for your response saizo6
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@joey_matthews (8354)
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29 Oct 10
It as been awhile cher! it's nice to see you :)
You have a point about people being stressed, everyone's always in a rush and I guess sometimes it's to be expected. I just don't generally understand why people have to be rude or ignorant but everyone's different.
Thanks
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@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
30 Oct 10
I dont know that I necessarily find people to be more ill-mannered during the christmas period but the hustle and bustle does lend a great deal to the natural hurry people seem to be in. I think generally I find the season lends to people being more light hearted and friendly/jovial. Sometimes people get pretty miserable because of the huge increase in activities and long lines and waiting time to get shopping done but I guess that is expected. Sometimes these people who are waiting get impatient but I also find that sometimes they just chat to each other and enjoy themselves while they wait.
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@jamborieman (563)
• Philippines
29 Oct 10
They are just so busy because in their mind is like this "Oh what will I get aunty"
"Oh what will i get my hubby" "Will my son like these chocolates?" "SALEE SALEEEE SALEE!"
it's like madness in their heads if their christmas shopping. especially if there is a bargain going on then they are going to be twice as rude - eg. going striaght for the best item and quickly grabbing it
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@saqi78 (1402)
• Malaysia
29 Oct 10
I agree with you, this type of people are found every where, you can see such characters in whole world, actually this is their behavior not only around Christmas but around the year, when they go to shopping they do like this. You mostly find these people around Christmas because I think only around Christmas they come out and do shopping often, so dont be so tensed this is their behavior, just ignore such character because till Christmas you ll face this type of problem
Be Happy and just chilllll
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@joey_matthews (8354)
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29 Oct 10
I'm very much relaxed I just hate being around people like that as there's really no joy from seeing people being selfish, ignorant etc.
I know it's very common when shopping, the share amount during the festive period. Oh well, I'm looking forward to Halloween as it should be an interesting year this one. :)
Thanks for your response
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
30 Oct 10
people can be rude at any time I think at christmas they are just more anxious and stressed out then other times of the year.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I have not been doing much shopping, but there is a noticeable difference in the friendliness of people when I travel. Where I live now people are almost always very friendly regardless of the season. Where I used to live they were often rude. When I spend some of the time here and some of the time there, it took some getting used to.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
31 Oct 10
hijoey I think if we put Christ back in Christmas instead of S anta Claus and invoked more a spirit of giving in a relaxed way we would be happeir and wish each othe merry Christmas, and forGod;s sakes let keep Ghristmas in Dec not nov or October and not spend a king's ransome on gifts when we really cannot afford it. I think its just to much stress not enough rest. Iam not grumpy then.
@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
Hi joey, we have a long Christmas season, from September till December. The cold North Winds usually blow our way on the BER months, and it gets kinda real cold, and we associate this with Christmas. So the malls and supermarkets usually go on a 50% off sale on the first payday of September. And the people begin to shop for Christmas gifts. Everyone is actually kind and congenial, especially the salespeople who are extra helpful and accommodating. People who are rude are naturally rude. There was one ugly lady who pushed my trolley away from me so she could squeeze in the counter where I was paying because her own counter machine was not working. She could have said excuse me and I would have moved. But she was just rude, Christmas or no Christmas.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I don't think that people set out to have rude behavior at Christmas. after all, it is the season giving and of goodwill. I think people just get anxious. the closer we get to Christmas, the more anxiety we may feel to get through the holidays.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
Well, from your point of view, it seems they're rude for a reason. They want their stuff delivered to them on time cuz they're gonna give it as presents cuz they wanna look good to that person they're giving the present to. It's not the same here. Everyone is so jolly and nice.
@enthusiasticone (348)
• China
30 Oct 10
hello friend. why happen this kind of things ? all because that the christmas is coming ? why ? i feel so puzzled for this . its a big and good festival to us. we should feel so happy when the christmas is coming . and together with our famlies . doing something well for our families. so this is happy thing , but i dont think the people changed into rude for this. thank you .
@Krizz420canada (531)
• Canada
30 Oct 10
I just honestly believe people are way to stressed around Christmas and why would they be with bills already being tight, parents are expected to buy elaborate gifts for their children while trying to work extra hours to pay the bills coming in and also having to run around and shop for the gifts whenever you got time. I can totally understand the whole season that's why I look past thing I normally wouldn't any other month of the year.
@littlefranciscan (18327)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I think they are more rude because they are caught up in the
materialistic concept of Christmas instead of the real meaning of Christmas.
This is my opinion though:)
@AmbiePam (85421)
• United States
29 Oct 10
Actually, in my experience I have encountered the opposite. I love how people are around Christmas time. People are more considerate, and even waiting in lines people are more patient. Shopping for Christmas can be hectic, but around here everyone is usually in a good frame of mind, with a good spirit.
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
29 Oct 10
Anybody want to start a poll with how many large stores like WallMart and KMart will have stampeding incidents the day after Thanksgiving? It's sickening how that happens year after year, not caused by children, but fully "mature" adults.
If it is any consolation, the way I handle it is realize that it isn't the entire human race behaving that way. Just a small segment of the population. Some just don't know how to handle their life in concert with their environment. I like to think I'm contributing to society by setting a good example to those still learning.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
29 Oct 10
yes i think that this is not an effect for christmas time but in general people who are rude in all part of the year are rude even for christmas!!In your occasion i think that it would be normal a behaviour different from those ladies but you knwo they are rude all the time and do you pretend that on christmas people chnage?mmh really difficult...
@animalrock95 (47)
• United States
29 Oct 10
Personally, I think the recession in this economy has really put some people off. And then with Christmas coming around, I can't even imagine the stress people have in their lives. When dealing with grumpy people, take a deep breath and think what could be going on in their life!
