I am a person who always believes in using her manners, being considerate and doing my best to always do the right thing. I’ve been trying to figure out what drives people to do the opposite.
Take for example, this morning on the highway to work, a seemingly brand new Toyota pickup got on the entrance ramp, careened across three lanes of highway to cut me off. Okay, I grumbled some complaints but promptly gave him a wider berth.
I watched this truck for the next 10 minutes as he bobbed weaved, and came within two feet of other cars as he rode their asses to make them MOVE. 
It was astonishing, although some would argue it shouldn’t be.
I’d like to think that we as a society can say please and thank you and remember the earth does not revolve around our needs, although this truck seemed to think the highway was built for him. Rush hour traffic? I don’t give a rat’s ass, move it! 
If I’m waiting at a light and someone is trying to turn right, I will let them in if I can. If a pedestrian is crossing the parking lot, I stop to let them pass. Honestly, y’all, it doesn’t take much to be polite and considerate.
It also bugs me to see people park in a no parking zone simply because they don’t feel like walking, or there’s those people who throw trash on the ground. OMG, that totally burns me up. I was getting into my car at the mall last month and there was a nicely dressed man getting into his car and what did he do? Throw his Styrofoam cup onto the pavement and drive away.
WTF? 
The earth is our home and we all have to share it. I for one would rather share it with considerate, polite people than flaming morons who think they’re more important than anyone else.
I have raised my sons to be considerate. When they comment on how rude a driver is, or hold the door open for the person behind them or help pick up items that fall for a stranger, then I know I’ve done my job right.
I’ve got an assignment for everyone. Do something kind for someone you don’t know today. A few weeks ago, a local radio station was “paying it forward” by paying for the meal of the person behind them at the drive-thru. They had it happen a couple hundred times that day because of what they started at Bojangle’s. Now you don’t have to spend any money, just do something nice. Let someone else get that primo parking spot, let the guy behind you get on line in front of you, help someone put a heavy bag in their car, or simply smile and hold the door open.
Please and thank you. 
i knowhow u feel about others not having manners.everyday i go to work on the bus and i see teens with no manners n not let the elderly folks in because they take to much time paying for the bus.i see other ppl in there cars eating n when there done they throw the wrapper or cup or bottle out the window, wth?leave it in the passanger seat or the back seat till u get off the car n then throw it out in the right place. not out the window.my bf has road rage, he throws his big gulp cup at other cars. ive caught the cup b4 it even gose out the window and i have showed him that ppl that cut him off are just ppl that are playing with death.
by janet March 7th, 2008 at 6:48 pmhis calmed down and just lets the rude folks fly by cause we r not in a hurry.
like barney says.PLEASE AND THANK YOU ARE THE MAGIC WORDS.lol
Exactly Janet! Kindergarten rules should always be followed.
by beth March 10th, 2008 at 6:08 amif kids know the riles why cant adults follow it also.
by janet March 10th, 2008 at 9:23 pm(rules).
by janet March 10th, 2008 at 9:24 pm