I am usually a positive person, and I try to give others the benefit of the doubt. This can be difficult when things don’t go as smoothly as they should with certain human interactions.
Today is a day when I need to vent, and I apologize for not being my usual perky, happy self. Sometimes we just need to talk about things assertively when they bug us.
Rant begins…
One thing that really frustrates me is people who think they are the only person that matters. They believe their time is more important than anyone else’s. These are the people who cancel on you last minute without giving you a reason why. You just receive a matter-of-fact text “Sorry can’t make it.” Or if they do give you an excuse for bailing on you, it is often pretty lame. Most of the time, they just chose another option that worked better for them.
What has happened to us?
Why are there so many people like this in the world today? When did we become so “me” orientated? Where is the kindness and compassion for others whom we come in contact with throughout our daily routine?
I am blown away to be honest.
I try to stay optimistic and not let it affect me but sometimes I just want to shake them out of their self-absorbed thinking. Especially when it affects people I love!
There is a reason that many businesses charge for last-minute cancellations! This is also why airlines oversell their flights today. There are so many no-shows.
Unfortunately, rudeness is an everyday occurrence. We all have to deal with it. But are you aware of your own actions?
Do you do any of these things?
- Talk loudly on your phone at the gym near people who are trying to work out? Do you throw your heavy weights with force onto the floor?
- Do you impatiently walk so closely on people’s heels so that they can feel your breath in their ears?
- Do you walk through a door without looking behind you?
- Are you always calling in sick to your job, forcing your colleagues to have to work harder to make up for your absence?
- Do you double up your plans on the calendar and then choose the best option when the day comes?
- Are you a line crasher?
- Are you a taker or an opportunist? Do you appreciate people’s time they have given to help you? Do you reciprocate in some way?
- Do you drive aggressively barging your way in front of another car and then turn left on them a minute later? Do you allow other cars to merge in, or pretend you don’t see their signal light?
- Are you always on your phone when you are out for an evening with friends?
I am sad to say that I even see a “sense of entitlement” at the yoga studio I go to regularly. people who noisily come in late when the class has already started. Everyone moves for them to make space when they are already comfortable. They stand right in front of someone, so they can’t see to use the mirror to correct their form. It’s all about them; they don’t even look behind them to see who it is affecting.
So much for a Zen atmosphere…sigh.
Men and women constantly complain about not being able to meet someone to date. Is this really a surprise when we hardly look up to exchange a smile with someone in our vicinity? Is it surprising that many people are lonely? They spend their weekends with their Netflix series instead of a romantic partner.
We are all becoming so technology-dependent that we are isolating ourselves further and further into an introverted existence.
It’s not too late to change some of this bad behaviour.
If everyone made a little effort to be kind to one another, we could respect each other’s time and space. We would actually start talking “face to face” once again, like our grandparents did in the old days.
Be nice to others every day. Avoid becoming one of those self-absorbed people I mentioned above. They only think about what is good for them. It is very rewarding to be nice to people and see a smile light up on their faces.
Be aware of who you are and how you come across. If you want full and balanced life, give back as much as you receive. This reciprocated awareness is the key to achieving it.
It’s never too late to be a better person.
Rant over…
Susan McCord @ The Dear Sybersue Talk Show
