[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

It happened all the time in my office. Patients became belligerent if they didn't get their way (appointment time, financial issues, etc). Receptionist would try to gently explain the reality, and after repeating herself for the fifth time, would lose her cool. You can only take so much. Staff should not need to tolerate swearing, threats, etc.

Normally, I can understand the frustration of staff with an abusive individual, but to get baited to the same tactics only makes matters worse. If the individual becomes abusive, invite them to leave (with the help of security or police, if necessary). Printed sign at the ready. "Speak softly or your appointment will be canceled immediately!"

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Steban

Went to the doctors office in Villages Hospital yesterday and noticed signs saying that physical and verbal abuse of staff will not be tolerated.

Went to Publix. Dodged the golf cart driving the wrong way in a one way lane. Observed all the carts and cars parked in the fire lanes.

In the store, a woman ate a few cherries. Spit the pits in her hand. Put the pits back in the bag of cherries and walked away. I brought this to the attention of the front desk so they could find this nasty bad of cherries and throw them away. Nothing was done.

Another man was walking through the store happily eating grapes from a bag. The bag was half empty. Wonder who will pay for the bag of grapes that he ate.

What is wrong with the Villagers?

I'm appalled about the cherry pits being put back in the bag. Who does that? Then.......nothing was done by Publix? Are you sure about that? I'm so disheartened.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I'm appalled about the cherry pits being put back in the bag. Who does that? Then.......nothing was done by Publix? Are you sure about that? I'm so disheartened.

Very sad, but people are disgusting. They will point it out in others, but can't see it in themselves.

[mtdjed]

Went to Aldi's today. Was offered a cart from a patron in the parking lot. I didn't need it but offered to take it back to the cart storage and gave it to a lady who was needing a cart. Patron could have assumed I was after a free quarter.

Got in line and was offered a chance to move ahead because of my small order. I said thanks but I'm in no hurry.

Did I try a grape before I bought 2 lbs.? Yes. Did I offer to pay for it? No. Do I feel guilty? No. Cannot imagine someone buying grapes without trying one. Hope no one saw me on camera.

That's life.

[Andyhope]

Entitled😩

[csricksdds1]

Two Birds were flying across Florida - one bird saw all the beautiful plants and flowers and the other saw all the dead, sick and diseased animals. One was a hummingbird and the other a vulture....I guess one sees what they're looking for??

One of the natural laws of life is the "Law of Increase" which says: [I]"What we put the energy of our thoughts into will increase!" I see a lot of beauty and nice people here in The Villages and try to ignore the exceptions.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Steban

Went to the doctors office in Villages Hospital yesterday and noticed signs saying that physical and verbal abuse of staff will not be tolerated.

Went to Publix. Dodged the golf cart driving the wrong way in a one way lane. Observed all the carts and cars parked in the fire lanes.

In the store, a woman ate a few cherries. Spit the pits in her hand. Put the pits back in the bag of cherries and walked away. I brought this to the attention of the front desk so they could find this nasty bad of cherries and throw them away. Nothing was done.

Another man was walking through the store happily eating grapes from a bag. The bag was half empty. Wonder who will pay for the bag of grapes that he ate.

What is wrong with the Villagers?

Guess too many uncouth and inconsiderate newcomers are moving here from places where this kind of stuff is acceptable or commonplace. One can only hope they will eventually go back where they came from or embrace the Village way of life

[msilagy]

They are entitled.....period. Sadly their behavior is nothing to be proud of in many cases. The demands and entitlement is higher in the senior population. A pharmacist lady that worked in Jewel/Osco up north across from a Del Webb witnessed this for over 17 years. She finally was transferred to a family neighborhodd and there is a world of difference in the way the customers act. She is a very good friend. That's proof enough for me as she is a very kind person! So glad she is much happier in her new pharmacy.

[Dlbonivich]

The whole world has changed. I hear about the Villages hospital wait times and wonder where these people had better service. There are a shortage of people for every profession and a huge shortage in healthcare. It is the new normal

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by Steban

Went to the doctors office in Villages Hospital yesterday and noticed signs saying that physical and verbal abuse of staff will not be tolerated.

Went to Publix. Dodged the golf cart driving the wrong way in a one way lane. Observed all the carts and cars parked in the fire lanes.

In the store, a woman ate a few cherries. Spit the pits in her hand. Put the pits back in the bag of cherries and walked away. I brought this to the attention of the front desk so they could find this nasty bad of cherries and throw them away. Nothing was done.

Another man was walking through the store happily eating grapes from a bag. The bag was half empty. Wonder who will pay for the bag of grapes that he ate.

What is wrong with the Villagers?

It's not just the Villages what is wrong with America... people are becoming ruder by the day .. look around the entire country not just the villages .. remember it is winter bird season ..

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Went to Aldi's today. Was offered a cart from a patron in the parking lot. I didn't need it but offered to take it back to the cart storage and gave it to a lady who was needing a cart. Patron could have assumed I was after a free quarter.

Got in line and was offered a chance to move ahead because of my small order. I said thanks but I'm in no hurry.

Did I try a grape before I bought 2 lbs.? Yes. Did I offer to pay for it? No. Do I feel guilty? No. Cannot imagine someone buying grapes without trying one. Hope no one saw me on camera.

That's life.

sadly your wrong..

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by msilagy

The demands and entitlement is higher in the senior population. A pharmacist lady that worked in Jewel/Osco up north across from a Del Webb witnessed this for over 17 years.

My mom in her 70's got mad and said, "I am too old to put up with this crap!"
My wife's mom in her 70's said "I will say whatever the hell i want to say now!, I don't care"

sportsguy theory: "Old people get funny in retirement because their perspective on life, life remaining and quality of life can change substantially, and more quickly, and have less perceived control."

[TeresaE]

The Bahamians have a saying, “You forgot your Brought-Upsees”, meaning you forgot how you were raised. Seems to me that many people here in TV have.

[spinner1001]

Originally Posted by Steban

Went to the doctors office in Villages Hospital yesterday and noticed signs saying that physical and verbal abuse of staff will not be tolerated.

Went to Publix. Dodged the golf cart driving the wrong way in a one way lane. Observed all the carts and cars parked in the fire lanes.

In the store, a woman ate a few cherries. Spit the pits in her hand. Put the pits back in the bag of cherries and walked away. I brought this to the attention of the front desk so they could find this nasty bad of cherries and throw them away. Nothing was done.

Another man was walking through the store happily eating grapes from a bag. The bag was half empty. Wonder who will pay for the bag of grapes that he ate.

What is wrong with the Villagers?

This sort of behavior has no borders.

Narcissism is now a medical disorder according to medical experts. (‘it’s not their fault; it’s a disease’)

Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Reason is out of favor. Anger and outrage are perceived as a means of gaining power over others. Many people see it on social media and mainstream media, and adopt anger and outrage tactics and language themselves. Not everyone. Many. It’s now cultural.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I can understand physical and verbal abuse at The Villages Hospital, what a worthless emergency department. Thank God there are other choices now for emergency aid.

Quit living your privileged life where you think you can physically or verbally abuse people because something doesn’t go to the same way as your self anointed high standards. That is why America is the way it is today.