The world does NOT revolve around you (or me)

25 Manners Every Kid Should Know

The above article is by far the most refreshing article I've read online in a while. It's short, simple, to the point, and full of useful info for EVERYONE. There were more than a few things listed on there that I am guilty of not doing and it reminded me of a recent conversation. . .


People in today's society are so damned concerned with themselves that they have no clue what is actually happening in the world around them. Whether it be showing up late for a meeting, cutting off a car in traffic, holding up traffic because you want to chat with your friend on the sidewalk, sitting on a work out machine you aren't using when clearly someone is waiting for said machine, or having a conversation with your co-worker when someone is waiting to check out (none of these from real life experiences of course) you are being self-absorbed and rude. Doing stuff like this shows the people around you that you have no concern for what others are doing or need, but are focused on what YOU want to do when YOU want to do it. I know I'm guilty of things like this too, but I really truely try to pay attention to what is going on around me and if I am in someones way, I move. Or if I am going to wait in a parking lot while Dan runs into the store, I'm going to park my car somewhere other than the middle of a lane so no one can get around me. It's common courtesy. Showing up late consistently is telling your friends/co-workers/family that you think your time is more important than theirs. And you may say "it's ok to start without me" and I say "what makes you so fucking special that you don't have to be here on time but everyone else does?" Think about it. Think of what an amazing place it would be if everyone worried more about others than themselves. I'm talking day to day things. We've all done charity work, and volunteered, or donated to various causes which is an amazing thing but the simple day to day actions are what can change a life, community, and maybe someday the world. And back to the original article.  . . .most childrens these days are obnoxious little brats. Lets teach them some manners before they turn into obnoxious, selfish adults.