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December 10, 2008 at 1:27 am #588954
r26MemberI have no idea what I did to make you so pissed that you walked away from me shaking your head – and when I said “sir, did I do something wrong?” – fully expecting that I could say I was sorry – you ignored me.
My kids were being quiet, I wasn’t taking on my cell, I didn’t cut anyone off in the parking lot… so what gives Mr. Grinch?
Maybe in the spirit of the Holiday season you could ask Santa for a little patience, and a little bit of grace.
And, for whatever it was that I did – I am sorry that it upset you.
December 10, 2008 at 1:40 am #649599
ToddinWestwoodMemberMaybe it was the prices at the Metropolitan that set him off!! :) :)
December 10, 2008 at 2:22 am #649600
IrukandjiParticipantEvery now and again there’s a bastard in the bunch. Maybe just a really bad day. Hug your kids.
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On the lighter side of Met Market patron news, a belated thanks to a woman who seemed to understand that my darling boy had just learned he could shut down a room with a piercing scream. Thank you for not giving me the look of death! Got my eggs and got out.
December 10, 2008 at 2:31 am #649601
r26MemberYeah for good stories! I once had a woman stop me and say “you are such a good mom” – what a difference that makes!
December 10, 2008 at 3:18 am #649602
addParticipantrs26, that made me get all misty!
December 10, 2008 at 3:51 am #649603
pigeonmomParticipantI got yelled at 3 times at work for absolutly NO reason this week by customers. Massive amount of tension abounds.
December 10, 2008 at 4:05 am #649604
CaitParticipantAh – the full moon is almost upon us. 91% full today. Being a Cancer (and believing in such hooey) I’m always irritable and short with people during this time of the lunar cycle.
Working in customer service – I can tell you that the full moon most DEFINITELY affects people’s moods. Callers are angrier. People are more curt. Coworkers get a bit more short tempered. I saw it all today and we’ll see more of it towards the end of the week (along with snow? I’m staying home!)
Breathe in and then out and then realize it will alllll be over soon. :) Props to your kiddos for being so well behaved. And props to you because we all know where most of the credit for well behaved children is due when it comes to grocery stores :)
December 10, 2008 at 4:11 am #649605
addParticipant“we all know where most of the credit for well behaved children is due when it comes to grocery stores” … bribes of candy?
(just kidding)
December 10, 2008 at 4:21 am #649606
CaitParticipantHeck yes, add!
December 10, 2008 at 4:22 am #649607
flowerpetalMemberAhh, the full moon never makes me irritable or short with people. In fact, quite the opposite and ’nuff said about that I suppose.
I often tell strangers what a good job they are doing. And I am specific about my praise; telling them exactly what it is that I see that is good. Its one of my own little peace actions.
December 10, 2008 at 5:03 am #649608
JillParticipantr26, you know what made me think you’re what my hubby calls a “proper person”: even if you and your kids were perfect, and you didn’t cut the guy off or do anything else offensive, you still were willing to accept the possibility that you weren’t aware that you did something to him. I want to hug you just for that.
Some people really are miserable and think that any inconvenience to them is someone else’s fault.
On the other side, though, I don’t mean to deem the guy a jerk, period, because everyone can go through stressful times. There’s even a possibility that he’s aware of what he did and is feeling horrible about it right now. You never know. Either way, I have serious doubts that he meant anything against you personally, and most likely he’s not loving life at the moment. I’m sorry that an action that he’s probably not even aware of had that kind of an impact on you. :(
December 10, 2008 at 5:36 am #649609
ZenguyParticipantThis came from a friend and particularily appropriate for this topic.
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.
We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded and missed the other car by just inches!
The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, ‘Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!’
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call “The Law of the Garbage Truck”.
He explained that “many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets”.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life’ is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so…………
Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!
December 10, 2008 at 5:46 am #649610
CaitParticipantZenguy… you SERIOUSLY just put my entire job into perspective. I’ve been needing it and there you are with this little story.
I love this blog. Simple lessons, but infinitely helpful.
December 10, 2008 at 11:25 am #649611
What TheMemberCalm Blue Ocean people…Calm Blue Ocean…
December 10, 2008 at 6:01 pm #649612
r26MemberDecember 11, 2008 at 1:18 am #649613
addParticipantflowerpetal, I try to do that too. I remember one time I was at a Chili’s-type place at some busy airport by myself and happened to be seated near the entrance. I watched a young woman workin’ the hostess station be unbelievably friendly & cheerful to every person who came by, even when she had to tell them there was a wait. I was struck by her genuinely positive attitude in such a busy and potentially stressful scenario. On my way out, I told her so – and her smile brightened about 100% more than was already there. I was at first hesitant to say something, but seeing her reaction & feeling so good about it myself I now try to do that whenever I can!
December 11, 2008 at 11:51 pm #649614
carrieannMemberZenGuy, your whole comment was wonderful. Thank you for sharing! I’ll definitely pass that sentiment along to others.
December 26, 2008 at 9:08 am #649615
Garden_nymphMemberZenguy, I love the life lesson! But aren’t you even a little nervous to be so bold as to describe the car that pulled out in front of you (lest you be scolded by RT or MrHineh)?!? Seriously though, I will be sharinging the “Law of the Garbage Truck” with anyone willing to listen. Thank you!
December 26, 2008 at 5:32 pm #649616
mrhinehMemberDecember 27, 2008 at 1:54 am #649617
Garden_nymphMemberMrHineh, I’m glad you were able to see the humor in my comment! Cheers to you as well.
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