[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by brightspot01

I so agree! What's the hurry? We're retired. When I'm waiting in line, regardless of the situation, I always remind myself that some people are lonely and this could be their only social contact for the day.

This is a great video to remind ourselves that we don't always know what's going on in another person's life:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

I echo your sentiment of "What's the hurry? We're retired...etc."
EXCELLENT VIDEO by the way......

I also do not believe it's just a southern trait re neighborly chitchat; up here it happens , especially at this time of the year, or early spring, due to CABIN FEVER.......once people begin interacting with other humans again, all the news comes gushing out .......

Again, it is nothing new. I distinctly remember my mom and my grandmother back in the 1950's literally crossing the street to avoid Mrs. So and So, who would go on endlessly about her ailments, her grandchildren, her problems, etc.........some people just have no one else to talk to. Very sad. But truly, it only takes a few minutes out of a very long day to be kind and listen, if only for a moment.

We also have had neighbors who are more verbal than most; ironically married to very quiet spouses........when we see them walking down our street, most duck indoors to avoid a long long story.........but truthfully, it would be kinder if we all used our God given patience.

Patience is a virtue..........especially while standing in lines, waiting for service.

The video was an excellent reminder. Thanks for sharing.