Hurry up, I've only got a minute
If that was rude of me, I'm just trying to fit in. Americans are ruder
than we were 20 or 30 years ago, according to a new poll. Ninety
percent believe parents are to blame. It didn't use to be that way.
I remember once when I was 6, waiting for what seemed a lifetime for
some hot chocolate at the old Patio Restaurant.
Finally, when the waitress came, she brought everybody's hot chocolate
but mine.
As she walked away, I said "Hurry up". My parents about came
unhinged.
Thanks for that, Mom and Dad -- I've never forgotten it.
But a lot of parents aren't getting it done today.
Be honest -- aren't you surprised when you see a youngster holding
the door for an adult?
Wouldn't you be shocked to see a young person give up their seat for
an older person?
There was a time when it was expected. I don't know about you, but
I've reminded other kids, not just mine, to mind their manners. Thirty-
eight percent of us do that.
We adults are ruder too, victims of the fast pace.
I know if I have to wait more than a couple of minutes at a fast food
restaurant, I start getting a little edgy.
We're ruder on the roadways, too.
Cell phones? Speak quietly, or take it somewhere else, please.
i'm about to get rude, so I'd better stop -- my apologies.
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