What do you say to the nice people?

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:00 pm

Face it, the workers at the fast-food drive-in windows and toll-takers at the bridges have miserable dreary existences.

Find it in yourself to do your duty by spicing up these people's days by interjecting a little unexpected drama into their lives.

If you're in a caravan of two cars, and are approaching a toll bridge, arrange it so the first car has one remark and the second has another remark. A short joke is ideal, such as "why did the chicken cross the road?" - and drive off, followed by the second car: "because he couldn't afford the toll!"

You can imagine their poor dreary souls meeting in the breakroom and sharing stories about the horrible freaks they saw during the day, secretly relishing the excitement.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:50 pm

I like it. Now I've got to sit and think of more stuff like this. I love to make people's lives more interesting... in a good way of course.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:00 pm

I try to always remember to be polite to them and to say "thank you". After all, I have worked plenty of c****y jobs in my life.

B.

Post by **Eric** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:07 pm

I work in the "service industries".

being nice to people who spend most of the day dealing with the "unhappy" earns you bonus karma points.

really.

Don't try to "spice up my life", just be actually pleasant as opposed to treating me/us as the enemy.

Oooh..sorry.
Serious interjection.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:14 pm

Eric wrote:I work in the "service industries".

being nice to people who spend most of the day dealing with the "unhappy" earns you bonus karma points.

really.

Don't try to "spice up my life", just be actually pleasant as opposed to treating me/us as the enemy.

Oooh..sorry.
Serious interjection.

I really do try to be pleasant and patient to people on the other side of the counter. I learned some time back that getting uptight and all hurried just doesn't pay for me.

Green Wood · Post by **Green Wood** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:23 am

Ugly Dougly wrote:Face it, the workers at the fast-food drive-in windows and toll-takers at the bridges have miserable dreary existences.

Find it in yourself to do your duty by spicing up these people's days by interjecting a little unexpected drama into their lives.

If you're in a caravan of two cars, and are approaching a toll bridge, arrange it so the first car has one remark and the second has another remark. A short joke is ideal, such as "why did the chicken cross the road?" - and drive off, followed by the second car: "because he couldn't afford the toll!"

You can imagine their poor dreary souls meeting in the breakroom and sharing stories about the horrible freaks they saw during the day, secretly relishing the excitement.

Someone has too much time on their hands.

I'm just polite because many of them do have too much drama in their lives

Box Burner · Post by **Box Burner** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:17 pm

Damn! I didn't know I was supposed to be miserable. And Dreary Too? double damn. How many points do I lose for that? Can I take a penalty and make up for it and be miserable in my current job? Damn. I didn't know.

Lorgasm · Post by **Lorgasm** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:24 pm

Let's hear it for the Salvation Army folks who stand outside shopping centers during the holidaze. How bout while in the store, gettin them a care package (fruit, water, candy). I did do something like that for a woman I saw sitting in a chair looking for donations for her church. It was a very hot day. I bought a water out for her. She was sooo appreciative. Just keepin the groove going.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:35 pm

Let's hear it for the Salvation Army folks who stand outside shopping centers during the holidaze....

Let's not.

Their holiday gift-giving altruism comes with conditions and at an extremely high price as far as I'm concerned.

For what it's worth the Salvation Army is one of the most vile and homophobic group of 'Christians' to be found. Not stating this to start a flame war or discussion. Not interested in arguing the point. It just needs to be said so that others might know that there's more than meets the eye.

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:13 pm

For what it's worth the Salvation Army is one of the most vile and homophobic group of 'Christians' to be found.

Based on what? I'm not disagreeing; I've just never heard that before.

Post by **Eric** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:39 pm

MikeVDS wrote:
For what it's worth the Salvation Army is one of the most vile and homophobic group of 'Christians' to be found.
Based on what? I'm not disagreeing; I've just never heard that before.

The Salvation Army are extreme "absolutist" christians- the world is black & white, there is only one right way- theirs. Or, as one of the pamphlets they sell on their website puts it:

"We live in a no-holds-barred society where anything goes. Tolerance is swift and generous for all individuals - except those who believe in absolutes. What is the source for belief and behavior in a society that has lost its way?"

As with most extreme groups, they take the parts of the Bible that fit their own personal beliefs (like, say, the bits opposed to gays) and ignore the parts that interfere with how they want to live (like the part about shellfish like lobster & shrimp being an "Abomination Unto the Lord"- Leviticus 11:9-12) Ah, the joys of claiming to follow the word of god while actually picking and choosing the bits you believe.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:02 pm

Thanks for that Eric.

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:24 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvation_Army

Interesting. I never knew that about them. I guess "Salvation" is for the soul, while I always just figured it was salvation from hunger or something along those lines. Makes sense. I have not been able to donate monetarily much in the past, but does anyone like a specific organization?

Lorgasm · Post by **Lorgasm** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:26 pm

Ruh-Roh,
Didn't mean to open Pandorah's Box on the whole Salvation Army. Its just one human reachin out to another. I see these folks; young and old. Not sure how long they've been out there ringing them bells, playin the tuba, etc. Just want to help them. I'm sure they have better things to do than just stand outside in the cold, heat, filth. Whatever their beliefs are, I chose to take the high road.

Maybe their beliefs are different from mine. And it sounds like they are. However, it still doesn't stop me from taking care of them or anyone else; when and where I can. I'm just sayin....that's all.

Okay..Group Hug!!!

Glittering Clitoris · Post by **Glittering Clitoris** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:34 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Face it, the workers at the fast-food drive-in windows and toll-takers at the bridges have miserable dreary existences.

Find it in yourself to do your duty by spicing up these people's days by interjecting a little unexpected drama into their lives.

If you're in a caravan of two cars, and are approaching a toll bridge, arrange it so the first car has one remark and the second has another remark. A short joke is ideal, such as "why did the chicken cross the road?" - and drive off, followed by the second car: "because he couldn't afford the toll!"

You can imagine their poor dreary souls meeting in the breakroom and sharing stories about the horrible freaks they saw during the day, secretly relishing the excitement.

I would think twice about what you might find funny or amusing. Someone else might take offense to it or that you would be trying to mess with them.

I wouldn't try it in the food industry, you might have someone spitting in your food or adding something you wouldn't like.

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:03 pm

I would think twice about what you might find funny or amusing. Someone else might take offense to it or that you would be trying to mess with them.

Some people are irrationally sensitive. I personally don't cater to irrational people unless I must. Spit in the food is a good reason though.

K-mom · Post by **K-mom** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:35 pm

To counter some of the reactions, I too work in the service industry; in addition, I also happen to work in the richest postal code in my country. This means, essentially, part of my wage is paid to EAT SHIT. I eat a lot of it, up to the point where I'm being personally insulted, and I do this because the company I work for has made it clear that they will do anything to keep people happy. It took me a long time to learn to shrug and realise that if someone else is willing to waste money over some Adult Temper Tantrum, why should that bother me?
All of this means that I really, sincerely appreciate these little moments. The nonsense, hilarity and no logic things that certain customers do to brighten up my day go a long away. It's like a touch of Burn in my daily routine, and I try to echo it to other people wherever i can.

However, that said, the majority probably aren't like me, so be careful about someone spitting in your food.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:53 pm

I have not been able to donate monetarily much in the past, but does anyone like a specific organization?

These folks. http://www.wateraid.org.uk/usa/default.asp

Water Aid. One of the best little NGO's (non-governmental organization) out there. No high overhead for operating, non-political, focused and intensely dedicated group. They do one thing: identify areas/villages that have no decent water available, go in build a well, teach the locals how to use and maintain it and then get the hell out of town. No big PR campaign, no public brag fest, no shiny press pamphlets.

They rock the universe.

Cabana Springs · Post by **Cabana Springs** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:13 pm

they rock the world

Don't you mean? "They water the world"

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:16 am

I went to Costco and approached the guy who checks membership cards. Instead of simply showing him my card like a fucking ROBOT, I did a card trick with it for him. He laughed and he smiled! Spread the joy and enchantment of living in a wonderful universe.

joel the ornery · Post by **joel the ornery** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:28 am

be KIND, DAMMIT!!!

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