March 17, 2008
Lack of Awareness? Or Rude?
The Lovely Kelli and I were in our local Target store Saturday evening. To get to the checkout aisles, we had to walk down a wide aisle that cuts down the length of the store. At one point, four people (apparently related) had parked their carts in the aisle, completely cutting off traffic. Other shoppers were trying to get around them, but were only able to do so one at a time. All the while, the people doing the blocking were talking about something or other, apparently oblivious to the problem. As we passed them, I said (loud enough to be heard): "There's nothing like blocking the entire aisle." I don't know if I had an effect on the situation or not; I'm guessing no.
I blame events such as this on my belief that most Americans are so wrapped up in themselves and their immediate needs that they are unaware of the world around them. Kelli blames it on people who know they are being rude and simply don't care. What do you think? Plus, is it getting worse, or am I just becoming a crotchety old man?
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You are not old enough to be crotchety but you are observant. I think it's lack of family values and family unit exposure. Kids are turned loose to fend for themselves, they are not taught to respect others. Kids don't work nowadays. When they enter the workplace they first must be taught how to work before they learn the job. I guess if parents don't assume responsibility and teach values, we'll have to depend on the village, you know, those trying to get through the aisle.
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at March 17, 2008 10:12 AM
You're a crotchety old man and Kelli is going to replace you with a new improved model. Heh ... Heh
:-p
at March 17, 2008 05:09 PM
Next time make a scene or use pepper spray to disperse the crowd.
Posted by: SLY at March 17, 2008 08:15 PM
The average American is greedy, rude and stupid. It's a ridiculous combination of pathetic traits, and there are many people such as ourselves who are unfortunately bound by the constraints of their intelligence.
Want proof? Travel your local interstates during a rush hour.
I freaking hate it. Idiots. All of them.
Posted by: Troy Overton at March 17, 2008 10:07 PM
Troy,
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Posted by: SLY at March 18, 2008 09:15 AM