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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]Raine
(30,540 posts)34. I think you're right
in the first few weeks it seemed (to me anyway) people were super polite. I guess because everyone was scared and didn't know where we were headed. It seemed like wherever I was people when saying goodbye would also say "take care, stay safe". As time when on though less and less of that, for awhile though at least most were polite but now rude and surly and angry.
Like you it hasn't been so hard on me, I'm a homebody and introverted. My problem now is making myself go out places again and interact with others. I tend now to just put off going out for errands etc as long as I can.
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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