The term "all" in the thread title makes me question the motive here. There is no doubt that some villagers are rude and disrespectful. But saying "all" employees are being treated with disrespect and rudeness is just not a credible assertion.

I think he's stirring the pot as usual.

I respect EVERYONE who works for a living
 

I was born a coal miner's son, reared in a coal mining town till I graduated from West Virginia University (dug ditches to help pay my way through college). When I find out that my restaurant waiter or waitress is working his/her way through college, I add a few bucks more to the usual tip I give.

As they say, if you want respect, you need to give it. So people who disrespect working people are reflecting on themselves, not the working person.

As Gracie points out, there are a few bad apples in every barrel, working person or not.

Thank You from a New Yorker! We aren't all crude.

Also, Many Thanks to all The Villages employees that make our everyday lives great. This is a wonderful place to be.

I couldn't disagree with your generalization more, and I am from New York. I think it is more a product of how your parents raised their children. Some parents had grace and charm which filtered down to their children, and then some children developed their own charm, if their parents were rude or condescending.

I am appreciative of village employees as some have to work for a living, and I would never be rude to them. Some people get off by putting down other people, as they think it elevates their status in life.

Jerry Seinfeld said that when a person reaches the age of 60, somehow they have earned the right to be cranky. If one chooses to be a cranky pants, that's their decision. Life is too short to be too little.

Everything in life and people are not perfect. Expecting them to be perfect places an awful burden on yourself. If you are doing the best you can, you must accept that is good enough, for an imperfect world.

Good thought.

I gave blood at the 44 Fire Station on 9/11/2014 and the phlebotomist was one of the best I have had while giving blood anywhere since 1985 or so. Almost no pain when the needle went in. I helped that she was kind of cute.

The fire station staff seemed professional as did the any volunteers at the Parrot Head blood drive on 9/11. http://oneblood.org/

I rarely have had any rudeness from Villages' employees. I can think of maybe three incidents since we moved here in 2005. I believe I have mentioned all of these on TOTV at some point so no big deal.

With 100,000 people living in the Village you are going to get some boneheads. They come in all flavors.

The response here can take many forms and they would all be right.
Perhaps the person offended is too sensitive?
Perhaps the person offended sees condescending behavior that is imaged?
" " " " that is real
Perhaps the person doesn't recognize that a resident is pre-occupied or upset about something else?
Perhaps the person thinks this person is a resident but he/she is from the surrounding area or a guest?

ETC ETC ETC

When you use absolutes and say that all employees are disrespected and that it seems that none of you ever do anything right, I can't buy it either.

Hopefully someday they will stop spitting on your food...barf

Well said! Thanks from a NEW YORKER.

The derogatory remarks about New Yorkers highlight the lack of respect some people show for others working and living in The Villages. I will never understand why some people feel the need to put down other people.
In my experience there are nice and rotten people all over the world. Luckily, the nice ones far outweigh the rotten ones.

I am not sure what you meant by this post. Can you or someone enlighten me.

In my career dealing with difficult people came with the job. It was in fact a big part of it. What a good feeling o take a person from a negative to not only a positive and often in the process to find a new friend. Of course there are people who are just so full of hatred and self loathing that perhaps only God can penetrate their thinking but the vast majority of people just need a little attention and a kind word.

I hope I never run into rags on my job at the golf courses.

I am a foodie so I wish there were chefs from CIA(culinary institute of America) or equivalent. Don't know if there are even a few in The Villages. Just as DC was barren in late 70s as far as gourmet food was concerned, TV reminds me of that period. Now DC is teaming with excellent restaurants. Am writing in Village Gourmet Club reviews hoping restaurant levels will improve. Bonefish and a few country club restaurants can't be the only good venue. There are enough fast food and low end food chains already. You think there are no demand for good culinary restaurants?