Thread: General Annoyance with people

Originally Posted by mrcleanhead

Hmmmm maybe it was a mailman that kicked you.

John (see "What kind of work does everyone do?" Thread )

Nagghh here in NYC at 8:30AM they are still at home in bed

Originally Posted by RichZ

Nagghh here in NYC at 8:30AM they are still at home in bed

They need the extra rest for when somebody has a registered letter that has to be signed for, no doorman, and a 26th floor walkup... ;p

Originally Posted by RichZ

Nagghh here in NYC at 8:30AM they are still at home in bed

Those city carriers can be pretty surly but NYC carriers

(Between this post and the other that ought to draw out the postal workers )

John

Hey Rich, have you been out of commission? That doesn't sound like an NYC reaction to me! It might be time to move to the suburbs, like me.

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Hey Rich, have you been out of commission? That doesn't sound like an NYC reaction to me! It might be time to move to the suburbs, like me.

Joe,

I have lived in NYC for 52 years and while it has always been a hectic atmosphere it has never been as rude as in the last 10 years. People are not taught at home manners which is beyond belief. I think this is not only a NYC thing I think the country is getting less mannered as a whole. I hope I am wrong.

Originally Posted by RichZ

I think the country is getting less mannered as a whole. I hope I am wrong.

I used to think so too until I started spending more time in the midwest. The people are a lot more pleasant there, sometimes maddeningly. Then you realize that some of the bad rap we get in NYC has some validity. We can't help it; we're just used to a much faster pace and higher pressure. It's no excuse, just my observation.

Until recently, I used to commute to work in NYC every day, so I've noticed the same thing as you. But being aware of the NYC temperament, I always went out of my way to helpful and pleasant to visitors. Some of my co-workers etc. used to look at me in a strange way because they weren't used to seeing me that way.

The whole Western civilization is going toward isolating the individual from the family, from the circle of friends and from the society in general. Too many people have an overblown sense of self-importance, which leads to bad manners.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

The whole Western civilization is going toward isolating the individual from the family, from the circle of friends and from the society in general. Too many people have an overblown sense of self-importance, which leads to bad manners.

You can't hear me clapping but I am Well said..

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

I used to think so too until I started spending more time in the midwest. The people are a lot more pleasant there, sometimes maddeningly. Then you realize that some of the bad rap we get in NYC has some validity. We can't help it; we're just used to a much faster pace and higher pressure. It's no excuse, just my observation.

Until recently, I used to commute to work in NYC every day, so I've noticed the same thing as you. But being aware of the NYC temperament, I always went out of my way to helpful and pleasant to visitors. Some of my co-workers etc. used to look at me in a strange way because they weren't used to seeing me that way.

Joe,

It's true NYC is high pressured and fast paced. But it is worse lately I think. Oh well.

Considering the population of NYC
I can understand the rudeness to
an extent. But, I definately can't
relate to it at all. The entire state
of WV only has 1.8 million. Charleston
the state capitol has a population of
only 50,000 and actually falling.

I suppose things here are a little more
laid back because of this.... and that's
the way I like it.

To be honest I would rather live the life
of a pauper in these hills than be a rich
man in NYC anyday.


Terry