[Bonanza]

A while back I was in a Costco at the food court, which was jammed. There wasn't an empty table anywhere. In addition, even the line to order food seemed to be a mile long. I was by myself.

After I got my hot dog and soda I saw a woman sitting by herself at a table. I will add that she was just sitting there and not eating. I sat down across from ther and she told me she was waiting for her husband (who was in that long line) to bring her food.

Remember -- every table was full with people eating . . . I looked at her and frankly said, "So it's okay for me to be standing here with hot food while you wait for your husband to bring you food???" I stayed put and began eating. After a minute or so, the woman got up -- very obviously P. O'd.

Was I the rude one? I think not. And I would sit down again when someone is simply saving a seat for someone who was not even there? You bettcha!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I reviewed every single post and come away with the conclusion that many posters attempt to live up to this Friendliest slogan........However, who designated and legitimized this slogan and based on what?
Its like the Minnesota Nice slogan, Empire State slogan ,etc they are all feel good but do they reflect reality.

God bless the many Villagers that strive to live up to the "friendliest" slogan. It makes The Bubble the most popular retirement community in the world!

[perrjojo]

Yup, friendliest hometown is just a marketing slogan. TV is like any town... Some good, some, not so good. Overall it is a great and friendly place to live. You usual lay get back what you put out. Notice that I said USUALLY..

[Steve9930]

Wow......... Everyone needs to chill a tad. Its a plastic chair. The place is crowed. With over 100K of people you need to get there early or bring a chair.

[buzzy]

Heck, before I got here I was the friendliest person in a condo full of grumps.

[travelguy]

just sit your butt down wherever you want to; if the 'alleged' people who were supposed to arrive actually do show up, then just move. no big deal. and new york does not have a monopoly on obnoxious people. i have met plenty who are natives of florida and the 'genteel' south.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

A while back I was in a Costco at the food court, which was jammed. There wasn't an empty table anywhere. In addition, even the line to order food seemed to be a mile long. I was by myself.

After I got my hot dog and soda I saw a woman sitting by herself at a table. I will add that she was just sitting there and not eating. I sat down across from ther and she told me she was waiting for her husband (who was in that long line) to bring her food.

Remember -- every table was full with people eating . . . I looked at her and frankly said, "So it's okay for me to be standing here with hot food while you wait for your husband to bring you food???" I stayed put and began eating. After a minute or so, the woman got up -- very obviously P. O'd.

Was I the rude one? I think not. And I would sit down again when someone is simply saving a seat for someone who was not even there? You bettcha!

I applaud you for your assertiveness. It's not like she had a reservation!

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by travelguy

just sit your butt down wherever you want to; if the 'alleged' people who were supposed to arrive actually do show up, then just move. no big deal. and new york does not have a monopoly on obnoxious people. i have met plenty who are natives of florida and the 'genteel' south.

I agree! We were recently in Plant City for the Strawberry Festival. The eating area was crowded but I saw two open spaces. The others there told me the spaces were saved. I said I hope you don't mind if we sit here to eat until your friends come back. What could they say? We sat and ate. Got up and left and never saw the people the seats were saved for. If they had come back we would have left but it wasn't necessary. Just sit there until the person wanting the seat arrives. Who knows, you could make new friends...or not. LOL

[Abster]

Wow, there are a lot of rude, inconsiderate people around here. I certainly would hold the door for someone walking into/out of a store, stop to let a pedestrian cross the street, offer the extra seats at our table...that's the way we were raised. Sadly, even though this is a retirement community, it appears a lot of people just don't know any better.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Abster

Wow, there are a lot of rude, inconsiderate people around here. I certainly would hold the door for someone walking into/out of a store, stop to let a pedestrian cross the street, offer the extra seats at our table...that's the way we were raised. Sadly, even though this is a retirement community, it appears a lot of people just don't know any better.

Ummm, I think their Mother taught them better....but....

[Bogie Shooter]

Its the age of entitlement..........I preferred Aquarius.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Abster

Wow, there are a lot of rude, inconsiderate people around here. I certainly would hold the door for someone walking into/out of a store, stop to let a pedestrian cross the street, offer the extra seats at our table...that's the way we were raised. Sadly, even though this is a retirement community, it appears a lot of people just don't know any better.

There are rude and inconsiderate people here but they are all over. I cannot believe the amount of those who walk out the door at a store when you are right behind them, and don't hold the door for another 5 seconds so it doesn't slam in your face.

These are the same people who tried on clothing in that same store and left them in a heap in the dressing room without hanging them back up.

[Golfingnut]

Saving seats is selfish, but honest. In my opinion, folks from the northeast tend to move fast, talk fast, talk loud and swear more than other areas of the country.

Also, in my opinion, I like that attitude because I find it HONEST AND TO THE POINT, not rude. Folks down south tend to gentle up all the above, but in find that sometimes to be acting and not honest.

If you don't lie, cheat or steal from me you can use any attitude you like.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Its the age of entitlement..........I preferred Aquarius.

I want that quote on a tee shirt. AND also one that says "There is no pee in Lake Sumter".

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I want that quote on a tee shirt. AND also one that says "There is no pee in Lake Sumter".

What is this no pee in lake sumter.........is this a funny?????