Hi, my name is Randy Hill and I am just one of thousands of people around the world, tired and frustrated with the lack of consideration that is displayed by a growing "demographic" that I call, "the great unwashed and ill-mannered." People who can't seem to get outside their little world long enough to see the stress that they create on the rest of the population.
Archive for January, 2008
A hamburger and drink with a side order of please and thank you.
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008My wife is constantly correcting me whenever we order food at a drive-thru fast food place. I will inevitably say to the invisible person behind the speaker on the menu, “I want a hamburger, no cheese and a medium drink.†“You should say, ‘May I have a hamburger, no cheese and a drink, please?’†[…]
Were you born in a barn?! Using common sense and courtesy at the grocery store.
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Yesterday I got the following note from my friend Jas. I asked if I could share it with you, because it seems like manners and courtesy in public places continues to spiral downward at an alarming rate: “Yesterday I was in line cashing a handful of checks (yea…I get paid weekly but I’m also a […]
Nightmare at 33,000 feet
Monday, January 7th, 2008Mr. Smith is talking endlessly on his cell phone to his business partner back in Los Angeles. Brad is surfing the internet for porn while little Johnny is peeking between the seats to watch what Brad is tuning into while his mom sleeps. Tanya is texting expletive laden messages to her friend up in the […]
Let’s hear it from you.
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Okay…your turn. I’d like to hear some of your pet peeves that are manners related. What sends you into a rabid state?