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Originally Posted by DeanFL
For myself, this topic is "Que Sera Sera".
I desire and try not to allow others to affect me. Of course we all encounter speedy drivers, inconsiderate folks, people in a rush et al. I have been retired for quite a few years now and feel fortunate to have loads of time on my hands and living in such a great place. If a driver speeds past (not 'impacting' me in any way...) perhaps they're very late or an emergency or such. Could provide numerous other situations, and I try not to have other's actions get to me. The old adage "Life is too short".
I used to be a Type A, with the jitterly legs and impatience. Perhaps some people simply can't shake it. Perhaps others have a valid reason for hyperness. So be it.
Que Sera Sera.
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Exactly. As long as the other person isn't causing problems on your end of the observation, it really shouldn't get your knickers in a twist. It makes retired people seem a little more stressed out than they claim to be, when they get agitated by noticing that someone else is in a rush.
For those who are making the big deal about people who they observe to be hurrying, or trying to be "on time" for something, and say "I'm retired, therefore we should all chill out"..
Let me know next time you have an appointment you are planning on taking the golf cart to. I'll get in my golf cart and show up on the golf cart path right before you do, and enjoy a leisurely 4mph tour of the terrain. You'll definitely be late to your appointment but hey - you're retired, your MRI can wait. Or your dentures. Or your lawyer. Or the veterinarian's office to pick up your dog from surgery right before they close. Or the post office so you can mail that bill that has to be post-marked by today or they'll cut off a utility in your Minnesota winter home. All those people who are expecting you to show up on time, can just wait because hey *I* am retired so YOU should just chill out.
Right?