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In reply to the discussion: People are so rude and angry these days. Is it just me? Or where I am? [View all]hlthe2b
(102,234 posts)11. I think it is everywhere-- COVID-hangover, but mostly a result of Trumpism
A colleague after a shift in an Atlanta ER told me that one of the nurses told a belligerent man in no uncertain terms that if he did not stop cursing her out and sit down as repeatedly requested she would have to call security (as they have had to do for one or another patient every shift for the past two years). Well, of course, he just became more belligerent so she got in his face and asked him what he thought his bank would do if he came in behaving like that. That actually gave him pause and he went back and sat down.
So, it is "funny" that it seems people think they can be abusive in any and all places but when it comes to where they park or request money, it gives them pause. Sigh...
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People are so rude and angry these days. Is it just me? Or where I am? [View all]
FlyingPiggy
Aug 2022
OP
Yes! Drivers are always inconsiderate where I live (Hollywood) but the pedestrians
chowder66
Aug 2022
#13
Yep. Offensive and Defensive driving. You really have to be on alert at all times.
chowder66
Aug 2022
#22
If you can, try and lead with a smile. I'm not trying to be Pollyanna but I've found that it works
Maraya1969
Aug 2022
#10
I am in MN, but my son is drinking the koolaid and finally got him to agree to no political talk.
TigressDem
Aug 2022
#18
Nope, not really here in The Bronx, and the longer cross Burroughs trips I still do quite less of...
electric_blue68
Aug 2022
#26
I believe it's all over the country and perhaps a huge portion of the world. Remember,
Samrob
Aug 2022
#27
I'm in Calif. I had an appointment at Kaiser today, and I use a walker.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Aug 2022
#35