Or, someone taking a seat and using the seat next to them for their packages.The worst is some punk kid that not only is taking a seat, but two or more.
This reminds me of a favorite story. A professor opened a door for a female student, who immediately barked at him, "Did you just open that door because I'm a lady?!" To which he graciously responded, "No. I opened the door because I'm a gentleman."I know it's no longer considered necessary or even appropriate to offer a seat to a woman based on gender alone, but I would always offer my seat to anyone who is struggling. A woman juggling a baby and three other things, a much older gentleman - anyone who needs it more than I do really. People are so inconsiderate these days.
and that's why I go to the candy aisle.......those bags are soooo much easier to open!
I actually made this for a group of my kids friends from Disney's Family Fun magazine when my kids were around 5, pretty sure it had blue pasta or something and it was NOT a hit
She may have been a female but her action and demeanor certainly showed she wasn't a lady. Holding a door open is simply one of those small kindnesses in life that people offer each other. I often do it for others and thank those that do it for me. I read many years ago that manners and kindness are social lubricants that allow life to run more smoothly.This reminds me of a favorite story. A professor opened a door for a female student, who immediately barked at him, "Did you just open that door because I'm a lady?!" To which he graciously responded, "No. I opened the door because I'm a gentleman."
One day, many years ago, I was walking into the mall. Glancing back, I saw that a woman was approaching. As I was taught, I held open the door for her.This reminds me of a favorite story. A professor opened a door for a female student, who immediately barked at him, "Did you just open that door because I'm a lady?!" To which he graciously responded, "No. I opened the door because I'm a gentleman."