Rudest bunch of residents at Sarasota Demo Day

[MrGolf]

Today I was embarrassed to say I live in The Villages. Attending one of many demo days I saw more of our own pushing to the front of the line with the standard, "I just have a question" While my friend, so does everyone else that was here ahead of you. It didn't seem to matter whether people booked appointments or not. Along came John with his clubs and an attitude that appeared to scream "I'm more important than you." You should be ashamed. And the people that were working for Sarasota just seemed to take it in stride, not wanting to upset a potential club buyer. Overheard someone say they must be here for a free lunch or something.

[Miles42]

welcome to the land of the self entitled.

[Bucco]

welcome to the land of the self entitled.

yep

[CFrance]

today I was embarrassed to say I live in The Villages. Attending on of many demo days I saw more of our own pushing to the front of the line with the standard, "I just have a question" While my friend, so does everyone else that was here ahead of you. It didn't seem to matter whether people booked appointments or not. Along came John with his clubs and an attitude that appeared to scream "I'm more important than you." You should be ashamed. And the people that were working for Sarasota just seemed to take it in stride, not wanting to upset a potential club buyer. Overheard someone say they must be hear for a free lunch or something.
Therein lies the problem. As long as these types of people are allowed to win with this behavior, they will continue.

If the stores won't do anything about it, perhaps it would help if the people in line spoke up forcefully, using that familiar Lower East Side NYC phrase, "MY next!"

[DonH57]

today I was embarrassed to say I live in The Villages. Attending on of many demo days I saw more of our own pushing to the front of the line with the standard, "I just have a question" While my friend, so does everyone else that was here ahead of you. It didn't seem to matter whether people booked appointments or not. Along came John with his clubs and an attitude that appeared to scream "I'm more important than you." You should be ashamed. And the people that were working for Sarasota just seemed to take it in stride, not wanting to upset a potential club buyer. Overheard someone say they must be hear for a free lunch or something.

Yep. Land of the entitled. I attended one at Palmer some time back, witnessing the same behavior. If they weren't cutting in lines they were hitting multiple buckets of balls. Never went back. :ohdear:

[MrGolf]

Good. For a minute there I thought it was me. Mrs Golf asked me what I did wrong to cause all of the commotion. I replied, I made an appointment.

[rustyp]

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[patfla06]

I just don’t understand all this entitled behavior here
In T.V.

Whatever happened to manners?

[tophcfa]

:clap2:And hardly a snowbird in sight.

[alwann]

Attend a Civil Discourse meeting some time in the high season, when seating is limited and a long line builds with people waiting for the doors to open. Without fail, some late arriving "civil" person will look at the end of the long line, then strike up a conversation with somebody near the front and enter with them. This isn't about "saving-a-space-for-my-friend-who-had to-get-out-line-to-go-to-the potty." This is claim jumping. It happens at the movies, too.

Well, it takes all kinds to make a community. But, maybe when the grim reaper lines up his next group of souls, the rude people will be at the front.

[aframe]

Today I was embarrassed to say I live in The Villages. Attending one of many demo days I saw more of our own pushing to the front of the line with the standard, "I just have a question" While my friend, so does everyone else that was here ahead of you. It didn't seem to matter whether people booked appointments or not. Along came John with his clubs and an attitude that appeared to scream "I'm more important than you." You should be ashamed. And the people that were working for Sarasota just seemed to take it in stride, not wanting to upset a potential club buyer. Overheard someone say they must be hear for a free lunch or something.

Was there at 11:45, more employee's than customers. Empty hitting area's for both Taylor Made and Callaway. Must be a early bird thing.

[MrGolf]

Was there at 11:45, more employee's than customers. Empty hitting area's for both Taylor Made and Callaway. Must be a early bird thing.
Don’t know. I was there at 9:30 waiting patiently for a 10:00 am appointment. People coming out of the woodwork like they were giving away more than free balls to hit.

[Gpsma]

Ask anyome that works on the courses here and the most entitled villagers are hard core golfers.

[ColdNoMore]

Yep

Double...YEP!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Today I was embarrassed to say I live in The Villages. Attending one of many demo days I saw more of our own pushing to the front of the line with the standard, "I just have a question" While my friend, so does everyone else that was here ahead of you. It didn't seem to matter whether people booked appointments or not. Along came John with his clubs and an attitude that appeared to scream "I'm more important than you." You should be ashamed. And the people that were working for Sarasota just seemed to take it in stride, not wanting to upset a potential club buyer. Overheard someone say they must be here for a free lunch or something.

I don't condone the privileged/entitled, which it seems like this person was, bullying people, so next time something like this happens, pull your big boy pants up, grow some stones and tell him to STFU and move to the back of the line.

Do not rely on people that work at a business, as the guys at Sarasota do (probably for minimum wage), to fight your battles; it is their job to take care of potential customers, not stroke someone's ego or soothe hurt feelings.

Also, I go to many of the demo days and I've never seen free lunches served; lines would be backed up Moyer Circle going both ways.

[Mortal1]

Eh!? The whole world is like this...not just our very small portion of the planet. Let it go....

[Chi-Town]

Attend a Civil Discourse meeting some time in the high season, when seating is limited and a long line builds with people waiting for the doors to open. Without fail, some late arriving "civil" person will look at the end of the long line, then strike up a conversation with somebody near the front and enter with them. This isn't about "saving-a-space-for-my-friend-who-had to-get-out-line-to-go-to-the potty." This is claim jumping. It happens at the movies, too.


That is a classic "Chat and Cut".

Curb Your Enthusiasm - Chat and Cut - YouTube (https://youtu.be/nXz-fOtKBU8)

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[tomwed]

That is a classic "Chat and Cut".

Curb Your Enthusiasm - Chat and Cut - YouTube (https://youtu.be/nXz-fOtKBU8)

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[stan the man]

I don't condone the privileged/entitled, which it seems like this person was, bullying people, so next time something like this happens, pull your big boy pants up, grow some stones and tell him to STFU and move to the back of the line.

Do not rely on people that work at a business, as the guys at Sarasota do (probably for minimum wage), to fight your battles; it is their job to take care of potential customers, not stroke someone's ego or soothe hurt feelings.

Also, I go to many of the demo days and I've never seen free lunches served; lines would be backed up Moyer Circle going both ways.

A few more people like you, this would be a better place to live.

where did some of you people grow up? How can you let some clown get in front of you --- say something or shut up..We called you'all Wimps

[pauld315]

Attend a Civil Discourse meeting some time in the high season, when seating is limited and a long line builds with people waiting for the doors to open. Without fail, some late arriving "civil" person will look at the end of the long line, then strike up a conversation with somebody near the front and enter with them. This isn't about "saving-a-space-for-my-friend-who-had to-get-out-line-to-go-to-the potty." This is claim jumping. It happens at the movies, too.

Well, it takes all kinds to make a community. But, maybe when the grim reaper lines up his next group of souls, the rude people will be at the front.

Love the irony

[Chi33]

I don't condone the privileged/entitled, which it seems like this person was, bullying people, so next time something like this happens, pull your big boy pants up, grow some stones and tell him to STFU and move to the back of the line.

Do not rely on people that work at a business, as the guys at Sarasota do (probably for minimum wage), to fight your battles; it is their job to take care of potential customers, not stroke someone's ego or soothe hurt feelings.

Also, I go to many of the demo days and I've never seen free lunches served; lines would be backed up Moyer Circle going both ways.

If they were privileged then they wouldn't need the demo. Who would want used clubs if priledged, I didn't (well, except for my driver, they were 1/2 off)

[Bay Kid]

And hardly a snowbird in sight.

Everything is the snowbirds fault. Right?

[rustyp]

Everything is the snowbirds fault. Right?

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[Cobh521]

Similar situation of an entitled person. My husband and I were seated in outside area of restaurant. We just received our food. A woman came up and said. I am going to leave a drink on your table so I can have your table when you leave. I explained to her that we would bee there for a while as we were staying to enjoy the DJ. She continued to stand and stare at us while we ate. I again told her the table would not be available for quite a while and that we would like to enjoy our meal without her staring at us. She proceeded to take one of the chairs and pushed some men out of the way so she could sit down. After all that she just got up and left giving us a dirty look!

[karostay]

welcome to the land of the self entitled.


Well said :BigApplause:

Shame they also play golf in the same manner

[ColdNoMore]

Similar situation of an entitled person. My husband and I were seated in outside area of restaurant. We just received our food. A woman came up and said. I am going to leave a drink on your table so I can have your table when you leave. I explained to her that we would bee there for a while as we were staying to enjoy the DJ. She continued to stand and stare at us while we ate. I again told her the table would not be available for quite a while and that we would like to enjoy our meal without her staring at us. She proceeded to take one of the chairs and pushed some men out of the way so she could sit down. After all that she just got up and left giving us a dirty look!

That goes way beyond just being rude in my opinion...that walks the edge of being sociopathic. :oops:

[spring_chicken]

Are we talking about that great generation that was raised with so much integrity? I'm confused!

[PennBF]

I think the person being pushed around is obviously not from New York and specifically Manhattan!! A real NY"er would give the pusher a "get the hell out of here". These bullies rely on people being polite or afraid. I know of very few real NY'ers who would back off and be afraid. A real NYer would have this guy or the pushy woman trying to hustle a table out of being a problem in a minute. :mad:

[ColdNoMore]

I think the person being pushed around is obviously not from New York and specifically Manhattan!! A real NY"er would give the pusher a "get the hell out of here". These bullies rely on people being polite or afraid. I know of very few real NY'ers who would back off and be afraid. A real NYer would have this guy or the pushy woman trying to hustle a table out of being a problem in a minute. :mad:

Yep! :thumbup:

[MrGolf]

Polite yes. That is how I was raised. Afraid, not a chance. I spoke with one of the entitled but did not see it as my place to direct everyone. IMHO that is the responsibility of the organizer. In this case Sarasota employees. Last I checked, we are responsible for how much or how little they are being paid. If it’s not enough, don’t take the job. The only point I was trying to make was that some of the people that live in The Villages need to take a look in the mirror and realize they are no better than anyone else. Done

[DonH57]

I've been to the villages golf festival 3 years in a row and it's about the only place I haven't witnessed this behavior. My guess is there a lot of family attendance or the free samples of adult beverages that calms down the heathens.

[Bucco]

Polite yes. That is how I was raised. Afraid, not a chance. I spoke with one of the entitled but did not see it as my place to direct everyone. IMHO that is the responsibility of the organizer. In this case Sarasota employees. Last I checked, we are responsible for how much or how little they are being paid. If it’s not enough, don’t take the job. The only point I was trying to make was that some of the people that live in The Villages need to take a look in the mirror and realize they are no better than anyone else. Done

To your point...."he only point I was trying to make was that some of the people that live in The Villages need to take a look in the mirror and realize they are no better than anyone else. Done"

You point is valid, understood and agreed with it. There is a "smugness" that exists here.

I moved here in 2000, and watched the attitude change from being thankful, to "we deserve this" and all others do not work, did not work, or build walls to keep everyone out but us. (not political...speaking of the attitude toward Wildwood, Leesburg, etc.)

It permeates this board, entertainment venues, attitudes on restaurants and the attitude of the only opinion IS MY OPINION.

I, and am going further than perhaps you were headed, am disappointed in anyone (whatever generation) that demeans others without an ounce of respect for others OR their opinions.

[ColdNoMore]

To your point...."he only point I was trying to make was that some of the people that live in The Villages need to take a look in the mirror and realize they are no better than anyone else. Done"

You point is valid, understood and agreed with it. There is a "smugness" that exists here.

I moved here in 2000, and watched the attitude change from being thankful, to "we deserve this" and all others do not work, did not work, or build walls to keep everyone out but us. (not political...speaking of the attitude toward Wildwood, Leesburg, etc.)

It permeates this board, entertainment venues, attitudes on restaurants and the attitude of the only opinion IS MY OPINION.

I, and am going further than perhaps you were headed, am disappointed in anyone (whatever generation) that demeans others without an ounce of respect for others OR their opinions.


Well said. :BigApplause:

[justjim]

Everything is the snowbirds fault. Right?

Many like to talk about Snowbirds but without them many prices, would be over the top. I believe most are just glad to be in TV, if only for 3 or 4 months a year. As time goes onward, some become full-time or at least seasonal residents.

[ColdNoMore]

Many like to talk about Snowbirds but without them many prices, would be over the top. I believe most are just glad to be in TV, if only for 3 or 4 months a year. As time goes onward, some become full-time or at least seasonal residents.

Yep! :thumbup:


Courtesy of the Snowbirds, who pay year-around amenity fees (thereby keeping them low for all), those of us who are full-time residents...should give thanks to them in spite of the crowding during 'The Season.' :ho:

[VApeople]

I, and am going further than perhaps you were headed, am disappointed in anyone (whatever generation) that demeans others without an ounce of respect for others OR their opinions.

"In a soldier’s stance, I aimed my hand
At the mongrel dogs who teach
Fearing not that I’d become my enemy
In the instant that I preach
My pathway led by confusion boats
Mutiny from stern to bow
Ah, but I was so much older then
I’m younger than that now"

Bob Dylan

[CFrance]

"In a soldier’s stance, I aimed my hand
At the mongrel dogs who teach
Fearing not that I’d become my enemy
In the instant that I preach
My pathway led by confusion boats
Mutiny from stern to bow
Ah, but I was so much older then
I’m younger than that now"

Bob Dylan
OMG. I loved that song. I loved all his songs back in the '60s. But my father threatened to burn all of his albums. So I spirited them off to my brother's house.

[bbbbbb]

I just don’t understand all this entitled behavior here
In T.V.

Whatever happened to manners?

Rudeness here in the Villages? Oh my!
How about when 4 or 5 show up and then scoot next to someone in line, start with a nice "thanks a lot Ted for saving our place inline!"
Well in a ski line at a ski resort, it is easy, we just slide a bit forward and stand on his skis!
Here, well we just have to take it or best to get out your pepper spray. You can be sure NO ONE here will enforce anything. And it is getting really loose, so plan on it.
bbbbbb :22yikes:

[golfing eagles]

That goes way beyond just being rude in my opinion...that walks the edge of being sociopathic. :oops:

More like suicidal, IMHO. At a minimum it might result in her wearing some of my dinner

[Barefoot]

And hardly a snowbird in sight.:thumbup::highfive:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Similar situation of an entitled person. My husband and I were seated in outside area of restaurant. We just received our food. A woman came up and said. I am going to leave a drink on your table so I can have your table when you leave. I explained to her that we would bee there for a while as we were staying to enjoy the DJ. She continued to stand and stare at us while we ate. I again told her the table would not be available for quite a while and that we would like to enjoy our meal without her staring at us. She proceeded to take one of the chairs and pushed some men out of the way so she could sit down. After all that she just got up and left giving us a dirty look!

Good for you. :BigApplause::BigApplause: I implore people all the time to stand up for themselves and not be bullied by anyone or coerced into doing something against their will.

[NotGolfer]

Similar situation of an entitled person. My husband and I were seated in outside area of restaurant. We just received our food. A woman came up and said. I am going to leave a drink on your table so I can have your table when you leave. I explained to her that we would bee there for a while as we were staying to enjoy the DJ. She continued to stand and stare at us while we ate. I again told her the table would not be available for quite a while and that we would like to enjoy our meal without her staring at us. She proceeded to take one of the chairs and pushed some men out of the way so she could sit down. After all that she just got up and left giving us a dirty look!

THAT is un.be.lieve.able!!! I've observed rudeness but that is down-right unspeakablely crass! I tried to think of an appropriate word but "all" escape me at the moment. I'm glad you held your ground!

To your point...."he only point I was trying to make was that some of the people that live in The Villages need to take a look in the mirror and realize they are no better than anyone else. Done"

You point is valid, understood and agreed with it. There is a "smugness" that exists here.

I moved here in 2000, and watched the attitude change from being thankful, to "we deserve this" and all others do not work, did not work, or build walls to keep everyone out but us. (not political...speaking of the attitude toward Wildwood, Leesburg, etc.)

It permeates this board, entertainment venues, attitudes on restaurants and the attitude of the only opinion IS MY OPINION.

I, and am going further than perhaps you were headed, am disappointed in anyone (whatever generation) that demeans others without an ounce of respect for others OR their opinions.

On Point!!!!!!!

We've lived here 9 years and have gradually noticed a change. I'm appalled at how people use the social media sites to negate other's opinions, to put down and to be disrespectful in every sense.

One of my favorite expressions is "more is caught than taught!" So is that what they all have done to their own kids and grandkids??? Must make them all proud!! I was raised with the notion that demeaning others is to try to make one's self feel better or good. The bullying isn't happening just in schools...apparently it's being done by folks who should know better!!!

[tophcfa]

:BigApplause: Thank you, that is something that needs to be appreciated, despite the criticism the part time residents seem to always get on this forum. ZYep! :thumbup:


Courtesy of the Snowbirds, who pay year-around amenity fees (thereby keeping them low for all), those of us who are full-time residents...should give thanks to them in spite of the crowding during 'The Season.' :ho:

[Bucco]

THAT is un.be.lieve.able!!! I've observed rudeness but that is down-right unspeakablely crass! I tried to think of an appropriate word but "all" escape me at the moment. I'm glad you held your ground!



On Point!!!!!!!

We've lived here 9 years and have gradually noticed a change. I'm appalled at how people use the social media sites to negate other's opinions, to put down and to be disrespectful in every sense.

One of my favorite expressions is "more is caught than taught!" So is that what they all have done to their own kids and grandkids??? Must make them all proud!! I was raised with the notion that demeaning others is to try to make one's self feel better or good. The bullying isn't happening just in schools...apparently it's being done by folks who should know better!!!

To be fair, the great and vast majority of Villagers are really great.

I have noticed the same gradual change you have also. Social media is a big part of it......it seems that social media is the larest single influence on so many, especially those that post this forum. TODAY, it was reported that there were many more posts on Facebook than originally was thought that began "overseas" from a "foreign" country that were intended for one thing....to polarize all of us. It has been and continues to work.

I know we must stay away from political discussions but will just say, my wife and I have been going out for "breakfast".....at least coffee every morning almost since we got here in 2000. The tone even there where discussion was the keystone has completely changed.

People are discussing issues that are not even issues....I mean, not even a real thing, yet they are convinced it is. This causes so much grief because try and tell them it does not exist and you have an argument.

Stepping aside from social media, I notice on here folks seem to judge others using a unique and strange scale. We read about people of "such and such" generation and how they worked for what they got and those who may be suffering did not. Well, how in the world does everyone know what life dished out to everybody else ? A lady from one of our "exclusive" neighborhoods is reported to be involved in a huge Ponzi scam, essentially robbing others of hard earned money, and not a word. Let a robbery happen in Wildwood or Leesburg and you will see the "judges" come out to determine these bad people had a choice and chose not to work and go on welfare. How do people KNOW that ? Betting the operator of the Ponzi scheme would be welcome at a TOTV get together, but I believe that the landscapers in The Villages are for the most part hard working people trying to do what most Americans have tried to do for many years....make a better life for their children and their family.

I hope my point is clear and not considered political. Just a statement of fact As I read this forum...there is a snobbish type of judgement passed here that is troubling. And so much is becoming obvious off the forum in my travels.

Summarize.....we have lost touch with the truth.....we have lost touch with what values made this country great.....we are breeding a group who feels THEY and THEY ALONE are supreme.

If you think I am over stating this, I suggest you do some reading about what is happening on social media...the complete lack of honesty, fairness or even simple human compassion.

Sorry for being so long but this really has bothered me, and no matter how much I may disagree with anyone will never be mean or lie about them

[rustyp]

To be fair, the great and vast majority of Villagers are really great.

I have noticed the same gradual change you have also. Social media is a big part of it......it seems that social media is the larest single influence on so many, especially those that post this forum. TODAY, it was reported that there were many more posts on Facebook than originally was thought that began "overseas" from a "foreign" country that were intended for one thing....to polarize all of us. It has been and continues to work.

I know we must stay away from political discussions but will just say, my wife and I have been going out for "breakfast".....at least coffee every morning almost since we got here in 2000. The tone even there where discussion was the keystone has completely changed.

People are discussing issues that are not even issues....I mean, not even a real thing, yet they are convinced it is. This causes so much grief because try and tell them it does not exist and you have an argument.

Stepping aside from social media, I notice on here folks seem to judge others using a unique and strange scale. We read about people of "such and such" generation and how they worked for what they got and those who may be suffering did not. Well, how in the world does everyone know what life dished out to everybody else ? A lady from one of our "exclusive" neighborhoods is reported to be involved in a huge Ponzi scam, essentially robbing others of hard earned money, and not a word. Let a robbery happen in Wildwood or Leesburg and you will see the "judges" come out to determine these bad people had a choice and chose not to work and go on welfare. How do people KNOW that ? Betting the operator of the Ponzi scheme would be welcome at a TOTV get together, but I believe that the landscapers in The Villages are for the most part hard working people trying to do what most Americans have tried to do for many years....make a better life for their children and their family.

I hope my point is clear and not considered political. Just a statement of fact As I read this forum...there is a snobbish type of judgement passed here that is troubling. And so much is becoming obvious off the forum in my travels.

Summarize.....we have lost touch with the truth.....we have lost touch with what values made this country great.....we are breeding a group who feels THEY and THEY ALONE are supreme.

If you think I am over stating this, I suggest you do some reading about what is happening on social media...the complete lack of honesty, fairness or even simple human compassion.

Sorry for being so long but this really has bothered me, and no matter how much I may disagree with anyone will never be mean or lie about them

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[ColdNoMore]

To be fair, the great and vast majority of Villagers are really great.

I have noticed the same gradual change you have also. Social media is a big part of it......it seems that social media is the larest single influence on so many, especially those that post this forum. TODAY, it was reported that there were many more posts on Facebook than originally was thought that began "overseas" from a "foreign" country that were intended for one thing....to polarize all of us. It has been and continues to work.

I know we must stay away from political discussions but will just say, my wife and I have been going out for "breakfast".....at least coffee every morning almost since we got here in 2000. The tone even there where discussion was the keystone has completely changed.

People are discussing issues that are not even issues....I mean, not even a real thing, yet they are convinced it is. This causes so much grief because try and tell them it does not exist and you have an argument.

Stepping aside from social media, I notice on here folks seem to judge others using a unique and strange scale. We read about people of "such and such" generation and how they worked for what they got and those who may be suffering did not. Well, how in the world does everyone know what life dished out to everybody else ? A lady from one of our "exclusive" neighborhoods is reported to be involved in a huge Ponzi scam, essentially robbing others of hard earned money, and not a word. Let a robbery happen in Wildwood or Leesburg and you will see the "judges" come out to determine these bad people had a choice and chose not to work and go on welfare. How do people KNOW that ? Betting the operator of the Ponzi scheme would be welcome at a TOTV get together, but I believe that the landscapers in The Villages are for the most part hard working people trying to do what most Americans have tried to do for many years....make a better life for their children and their family.

I hope my point is clear and not considered political. Just a statement of fact As I read this forum...there is a snobbish type of judgement passed here that is troubling. And so much is becoming obvious off the forum in my travels.

Summarize.....we have lost touch with the truth.....we have lost touch with what values made this country great.....we are breeding a group who feels THEY and THEY ALONE are supreme.

If you think I am over stating this, I suggest you do some reading about what is happening on social media...the complete lack of honesty, fairness or even simple human compassion.

Sorry for being so long but this really has bothered me, and no matter how much I may disagree with anyone will never be mean or lie about them

:BigApplause:Mic Drop! :BigApplause:

[Mrs. Robinson]

I just don’t understand all this entitled behavior here In T.V.

Whatever happened to manners?

welcome to the land of the self entitled.

After reading the five pages (so far) of comments regarding the behavior and attitude of some Villagers, I realize that my silent thoughts are not just limited to me.

I am not a golfer but find the same "entitlement" (to use the words of many others) to be pervasive throughout The Villages. I will say, without equivocation, that I have met more nasty people here in TV, than anywhere else I have ever lived. Very sad that such negativity prevails here.

I vividly recall an incident which I will never forget, where I asked a man with his wife if he would mind moving one chair over, so my friend and I could sit next to one another at one of the Squares one night. He glared at me as though I had two heads and emphatically told me no! And if I continued to "bother" him, he would call the police.
Huh? I couldn't believe him.
But trust me . . . No, we did not get the chair but he did not win the verbal battle! :rant-rave:

[rustyp]

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[patfla06]

I think the person being pushed around is obviously not from New York and specifically Manhattan!! A real NY"er would give the pusher a "get the hell out of here". These bullies rely on people being polite or afraid. I know of very few real NY'ers who would back off and be afraid. A real NYer would have this guy or the pushy woman trying to hustle a table out of being a problem in a minute. :mad:

I would have to agree. I am getting very tired of people here always referring to New Yorkers as rude.
NO, we just don’t let rude people push us around.

I have seen so many rude people in T.V. And when they try to bully you they’re surprised when you politely stand up to them.

[patfla06]

[QUOTE=Cobh521;1542884]Similar situation of an entitled person. My husband and I were seated in outside area of restaurant. We just received our food. A woman came up and said. I am going to leave a drink on your table so I can have your table when you leave. I explained to her that we would bee there for a while as we were staying to enjoy the DJ. She continued to stand and stare at us while we ate. I again told her the table would not be available for quite a while and that we would like to enjoy our meal without her staring at us. She proceeded to take one of the chairs and pushed some men out of the way so she could sit down. After all that she just got up and left giving us a dirty look![/QUOTE

She sounds just like some woman I recently saw in Culver’s.

She saw a man at a table for 4 next to us, put her # down on his table, and stood and glared at him.
He ignored her.

Then she went to a table where a couple were finishing
their ice cream who then ate fast to give her the table.

Her behavior was the rudest thing ever.

[villagerjack]

I just don’t understand all this entitled behavior here
In T.V.

Whatever happened to manners?


Went North for the summer :)

[duhbear]

I just don’t understand all this entitled behavior here
In T.V.

Whatever happened to manners?


Manners got together with Turn Signal when they met in The Villages and neither have been seen since.

[ColdNoMore]

Manners got together with Turn Signal when they met in The Villages and neither have been seen since.

OK, that was funny!! :1rotfl:


And oh-so-true. :oops:

[PennBF]

I don't think speaking up for yourself is rude ! New Yorkers are some of the nicest people in the world but if you are a bully to them they will "speak up" and not roll over for a bully or a person who thinks they are entitled to ignore the rights of others. :spoken:

[buzzy]

We only see this anti-social behavior worsening in the villages, but in all likelihood, it's happening all around the country.

[Boomer]

Nothing regional or local about it.

It’s the way of the land, getting worse every day.

Rude. Crude. Lewd. And downright cruel and callous.

We are in the throes of the effect of our 24/7 media that allows people to pick their own poison.

Those among us who have a more hateful bent than others have had that tapped into and now think they can let it all hang out.

Friendships, families, neighborhoods, churches, clubs, and even marriages are being affected as people allow themselves to be under the influence of the screens that surround us. Big screens, little screens, everywhere screens, screens, screens, telling us what to think, giving us a reason to be angry, every day — angry. People are abdicating their individual ability to think things through and to question — and to see each other. It has all happened so fast.

Jon Meacham, who is a well- known historian and Pulitzer Prize winning biographer, has a new book. The title is The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.

It’s not just in TV. It’s everywhere. — Sometimes I am glad I am kind of old.

[GJohn]

:bigbow:And hardly a snowbird in sight.

Thank you!

[EnglishJW]

And hardly a snowbird in sight.

Noted and agree.

[Bucco]

Nothing regional or local about it.

It’s the way of the land, getting worse every day.

Rude. Crude. Lewd. And downright cruel and callous.

We are in the throes of the effect of our 24/7 media that allows people to pick their own poison.

Those among us who have a more hateful bent than others have had that tapped into and now think they can let it all hang out.

Friendships, families, neighborhoods, churches, clubs, and even marriages are being affected as people allow themselves to be under the influence of the screens that surround us. Big screens, little screens, everywhere screens, screens, screens, telling us what to think, giving us a reason to be angry, every day — angry. People are abdicating their individual ability to think things through and to question — and to see each other. It has all happened so fast.

Jon Meacham, who is a well- known historian and Pulitzer Prize winning biographer, has a new book. The title is The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.

It’s not just in TV. It’s everywhere. — Sometimes I am glad I am kind of old.

Great post.

Really enjoy Meacham.

Cannot say more...."mother" (not mods) are watching. Get too close, and your post will disappear.

Meacham has a great feel for history and results of present on future. Plus he is a great writer.

[patfla06]

I don't think speaking up for yourself is rude ! New Yorkers are some of the nicest people in the world but if you are a bully to them they will "speak up" and not roll over for a bully or a person who thinks they are entitled to ignore the rights of others. :spoken:

When you live in the tri-state area (NY, NJ & Conn)
that has over 20 MILLION people you have to stand up for yourself.

New Yorkers happen to be very nice. Just remember when 911 happened, they all helped each other.