The boring thread.....

[Mups]

Brilliant.   Well done, Scrumpy. 

[Alex]

Good idea Scrumps, saved a trip to the tip 

[dextrous63]

Have just lost it with a bellend in the Asda carpark.  Nearly came to blows.

Am totally would up🤬🤬

[klondike]

I remember that sort of thing when going shopping after coming off night shift. What is your excuse?

[dextrous63]

I stopped at the zebra crossing to let someone cross.  Absolutely no issue with that.  Didn't get a nod nor a wave of the hand nor even a glance to suggest a thank you or at least a recognition that I was even there.

Tapped my horn and suggested a thank you would have been nice, and got a finger as a reply.

But that wasn't the issue.  The issue was some other bellend decided to get involved, stand in front of my car and tell me how they have right of way and it's my responsibility.  I replied that I knew that, but a bit of politeness/common courtesy is a reasonable request.  Dickhead didn't understand this and proceeded to stand on the crossing, blocking all traffic and clap his hands at me.

Refused to move so I had to get out and walk towards him in an aggressive manner, explaining (with somewhat colourful language) what the issue was.... i.e. politeness.

I think you get the picture.

 It wasn't my finest hour, to be frank.

But i still think the point about showing courtesy to your fellow human being stands.

[GrannyMac]

I agree. Good Manners are free!

[dextrous63]

It was really the fact that it had nothing to do with him, and his actions will have reinforced the first pedestrian's unfortunate view that politeness isn't important.

It's that sort of thing that is making the country a less pleasant place to live in, IMHO.

[Scrumpy]

You wouldn't get that at Waitrose or M&S..

You might at the Co-op .. They have a few bell-ends that shop there..

[Mups]

It was really the fact that it had nothing to do with him, and his actions will have reinforced the first pedestrian's unfortunate view that politeness isn't important.

It's that sort of thing that is making the country a less pleasant place to live in, IMHO.

That happens all the time here, Dex.   
I too,  think it's rude and ignorant.

I feel the same about when I hold a door open for someone who just walks through without even a nod.

[Scrumpy]

I wouldn't dream of not thanking someone who opens a door for me , allows me to go first..

I even thank my doctor ,as I leave ,for helping me.. Or shop assistants ... Why wouldn't I..!!!

And I smile... 

[dextrous63]

I wouldn't dream of not thanking someone who opens a door for me , allows me to go first..

I even thank my doctor ,as I leave ,for helping me.. Or shop assistants ... Why wouldn't I..!!!

And I smile...

Exactly.  I thanked the anaesthetists for their work just before they put me under for my op.

It takes very little effort to show gratitude and courtesy and that you value what someone has done, and it adds to the "positivity pot" (am starting to sound a bit American now🥹😬), which is surely a good thing.

[Raven]

If they don't, when they easily could have, I'm a great fan of saying "Thankyou" in a loud voice behind them, embarrassing and annoying for them, as everyone hears and understands they let the door shut on me.
Or I'd not think of not thanking anyone who's helped me and shown manners. It's natural.

[dextrous63]

If they don't, when they easily could have, I'm a great fan of saying "Thankyou" in a loud voice behind them, embarrassing and annoying for them, as everyone hears and understands they let the door shut on me.
Or I'd not think of not thanking anyone who's helped me and shown manners. It's natural.

Which is exactly the point I was making when that fella crossed the zebra without acknowledging nor looking, and is exactly why I was mightily peeved off when the other retard decided to stick his oar in.

[klondike]

And it's thank you from them...

Dear Mark,


On 1 October 2024, we completed the purchase of Virgin Money, becoming an even stronger force in UK banking. This was made possible by the financial strength Nationwide members, like you, helped us build.


To say thank you, we are pleased to be sending you, and over 12 million of our Nationwide members, a one-off payment of £50 as part of The Big Nationwide Thank You.

Better than a poke in the eye.

I only use them as a current account these days and move any surplus elsewhere as their interest rates are not good. Had £100 iirc last year so I continued to leave a minimum of £200 in there in case any more came along and it seems it has.

[dextrous63]

Always nice to get something for nothing.😊

Good for you and everyone else who'll get it.