What has happened to common politeness? People no longer say "thank you". I suppose they feel entitled? I don't hear "excuse me" or "pardon me" when someone wants to walk by like at a baseball game or the theater when you actually have to stand up to get out of their way. Instead they just stand there, waiting for you to move. And introductions are far and few between. Yesterday I was at a school event. In a classroom surrounded by many parents I've never met. I was amazed to be standing next to parents who wouldn't even look in my direction. Even while having a conversation with one person, I wasn't introduced to the person next to her. I have no problem taking matters into my own hands, and I did actually meet two really nice, seemingly non-weird or snobby moms. I was with my sitter and I asked her, Is it me? Do I project something? No, she said, you're really friendly and not intimidating at all. The husband says not everyone is interested in meeting new people. That's fine. I'm not looking to be best friends with everyone, but our kids are in the same class and you're standing right the hell next to me. I don't get it. And if I don't introduce myself then I'm just as bad as they are! Have people just forgotten how? Are they too shy? Or do they really just not give a shit who you are? Rude. That's what it is.
October 31, 2009
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Girl, I am WITH you on this one. Makes me crazy. When we moved to a new town/new preschool, it was The Hardest Thing to meet the other moms. Thankfully, I was pregnant, so eventually people started asking me when I was due. Somehow, that sparked more conversation than, "Hey, our kids spend 4 hours together every day. What's your name?"
Trust me, it's not you -- it's them. Keep trying. Eventually, you'll run into a mom who is SO grateful that someone finally spoke to her.
Believe me, this happens everywhere not just at your daughters' school. I volunteered at an event at my son's school last week. It was a book fair where we worked in 3 hour shifts. No one introduces themselves. So, I do it. I know it probably pisses people off. They don't want to meet anyone. They are fine with their little circle. But I won't let people get away with it.
It baffles me that people are like this. If nothing else, don't you want to know the name of the person with whom you are volunteering? Totally annoying!
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