How rude!

[Casken]

There are some people who don't care if they bump into a child or nearly knock them down. I live near a very large mall that is full of tourists especially during the summer months. My dd has complained on a number of occasions about someone pushing her and not apologizing. I keep my kids very close to me and have said something to someone when they get rude.

 

[Leajess99]

As someone who is IN the army reserve, I read your post as an 'attack'. Yes, I do serve my country, but do I use my service to bring up points in an unnecessarily aggressive manner? No.

You could have been more tactful and polite about it. You were implying that she DIDN'T care about those of us that serve. That was off topic and this is the last time I'm going off topic.

No I was NOT implying that she did not care about those who served. I was showing that those who serve DO in fact care in opposition of HER statement that no one cares anymore.

And it was not an attack just a response to having read basically how much everyone sucks and is rude and uncaring and all about themselves. So sorry she has such a negative perspective on society but it is not society as a whole. There are so many good people who care about others in this society.

And what does you being in the Reserves have to do with how you read a post?? Just wondering here. BTW, thank you for your service and I did my time on Active duty thus knowing what I was talking about with soldiers not being uncaring. She claimed no one cares and so many really do care and have given their lives and it is not just soldiers but firefighters, police officers, teachers, etc that care.

 

[luvsJack]

No I was NOT implying that she did not care about those who served. I was showing that those who serve DO in fact care in opposition of HER statement that no one cares anymore.

And it was not an attack just a response to having read basically how much everyone sucks and is rude and uncaring and all about themselves. So sorry she has such a negative perspective on society but it is not society as a whole. There are so many good people who care about others in this society.

And what does you being in the Reserves have to do with how you read a post?? Just wondering here. BTW, thank you for your service and I did my time on Active duty thus knowing what I was talking about with soldiers not being uncaring. She claimed no one cares and so many really do care and have given their lives and it is not just soldiers but firefighters, police officers, teachers, etc that care.

None of these people and the sacrifices they make have anything to do with being rude at Disney World. I was specifically talking about manners and being rude because that is what the thread is about.

I never said that I think society sucks and, fwiw, I don't think that at all. You are reading way to much into everything I said. I was simply stating the reason, imho, why there seem to be so many rude people. It was an opinion, simple as that, take it or leave it.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

None of these people and the sacrifices they make have anything to do with being rude at Disney World. I was specifically talking about manners and being rude because that is what the thread is about.

I never said that I think society sucks and, fwiw, I don't think that at all. You are reading way to much into everything I said. I was simply stating the reason, imho, why there seem to be so many rude people. It was an opinion, simple as that, take it or leave it.

*I'm simply quoting you because I don't know how to do the multi-quote thingy...

Lets just drop this...we can share funny, "shocking" stories of our previous trips.

Anything else is off topic AND it's ALWAYS so difficult to read someone's "voiced" opinions online. You can never tell the manner or tone someone is using, so it's pointless to argure OR defend you opinions...You know what they say about opinions...if you don't PM me and I'll tell you!

 

[jc040404]

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[luvsJack]

*I'm simply quoting you because I don't know how to do the multi-quote thingy...

Lets just drop this...we can share funny, "shocking" stories of our previous trips.

Anything else is off topic AND it's ALWAYS so difficult to read someone's "voiced" opinions online. You can never tell the manner or tone someone is using, so it's pointless to argure OR defend you opinions...You know what they say about opinions...if you don't PM me and I'll tell you!

You are completely correct. I do apologize for saying anything that was insulting or off topic

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

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You should have put your edit reasons in the post!!!!

that actually says a LOT!

 

[SnowandMittens]

Ditto.

As far as rude people in the parks go...

We had one mother who was livid at my Dbf and I because we had grabbed a sit-down curb spot for Spectro and wouldn't let her kids have the spot. Not only that, but she had tried to walk up about 15 minutes before the parade started and we calmly informed her that we had been there previously, waiting our turn, and there was no way to let her children in (we had some smaller kids standing behind us already so that they could see too.)

It got to the point where the father of the family behind us had to ask the mother to leave because she was on the verge of screaming at us.

 

[SLK1]

Having lived in Orlando for the past 14 years and an annual passholder, I have seen plenty of bad behavior, but also plenty of nice behavior. I also might add, our family has probably DONE some things that would qualify as "rude" behavior. I don't really believe anyone intentionally does rude things - I think we sometimes get so wrapped up in ourselves that we tune out the world around us. I guess that could be construed as being rude, but I just don't want to believe that anyone would intentionally push a child or run over someone with their ECV (by the way, I got very annoyed with my mother-in-law at Sea World because she seemed so reckless on one...until I drove it to take it back to where we got it from. That thing was difficult at best to navigate!!! I felt horrible - I mean HORRIBLE - for being so irritated with her). Many people are overwhelmed by the whole Disney thing, they're hot and sweaty and tired, maybe hungry...it just all adds up to a very uncomfortable situation! Sometimes maybe someone might unintentially bump into someone, without even realizing they did it, and the person who got bumped makes a rude comment, and the "bumper" now thinks THAT person is rude! Just realize that no one is perfect, and we have all had moments where we have acted in a less-than-desirable way!!!

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I think a lot of it is percieved wrong.

I have seen kids at the park enterance so excited that they were jumping up and down, they entered the gate and saw goofey..and ran towrd him, not realizing there was a line.

Of course the parents of the kids waiting immediately made themselves heard.

I am sure the parents of the excited kids were embarassed, but by the time they got to where the kids were, the "teaching them to be rude" comments were already being muttered.

 

[design_mom]

I am sorry you encountered so many rude people on your trip. We had number of eye-rolling, shrug inducing rude moments on our January trip... but for the life of me, I can't remember one specific instance anymore. However, I do remember the great time I had with my family (I don't know if we'll ever top this trip.) Hopefully these frustrating things will fade, and you'll be left with wonderful memories of your trip!

 

[SnowBound]

You are correct in your observation that there are MORE rude people than before. I could not be a cast member - it would go the way of "my first and last day as a Wal-Mart greeter" email that has been going around. LOL. That would be me, and I would be told "not cut out for this line of work".

I have no tolerance for rudeness, and the funny thing is when these rude people are confronted (usually by me) regarding their behavior, some totally inane comment is made and then they walk away. No apology, no K.M.B., nothing.

The satisfaction is knowing I am not one of those people, and neither is anyone of my family. When strangers compliment us on how polite and well mannered our children are, well, that keeps us going.

Hang in there; big Karma believer.

 

[kampfirekim]

Having lived in Orlando for the past 14 years and an annual passholder, I have seen plenty of bad behavior, but also plenty of nice behavior. I also might add, our family has probably DONE some things that would qualify as "rude" behavior. I don't really believe anyone intentionally does rude things - I think we sometimes get so wrapped up in ourselves that we tune out the world around us. I guess that could be construed as being rude, but I just don't want to believe that anyone would intentionally push a child or run over someone with their ECV (by the way, I got very annoyed with my mother-in-law at Sea World because she seemed so reckless on one...until I drove it to take it back to where we got it from. That thing was difficult at best to navigate!!! I felt horrible - I mean HORRIBLE - for being so irritated with her). Many people are overwhelmed by the whole Disney thing, they're hot and sweaty and tired, maybe hungry...it just all adds up to a very uncomfortable situation! Sometimes maybe someone might unintentially bump into someone, without even realizing they did it, and the person who got bumped makes a rude comment, and the "bumper" now thinks THAT person is rude! Just realize that no one is perfect, and we have all had moments where we have acted in a less-than-desirable way!!!

Just read my way through this thread. Finally! Common sense reigns. I totally agree, hunger, heat, crowds, uncooperative kids, not being familiar with the parks, that overwhelming feeling that can happen at Disney, ....all can make for a little discomfort, and yes, inappropriate behavior sometimes. We've been soooo many times that we NEVER get overwhelmed anymore ... I believe that most "rude" behavior is really unintentional. (Not all, just most) We try to be patient when we can and hold our ground when we need to. We're all there for the same reason...to have a great time with our families. IMHO. (My tone is friendly and kind.)

I think a lot of it is percieved wrong.

I have seen kids at the park enterance so excited that they were jumping up and down, they entered the gate and saw goofey..and ran towrd him, not realizing there was a line.

Of course the parents of the kids waiting immediately made themselves heard.

I am sure the parents of the excited kids were embarassed, but by the time they got to where the kids were, the "teaching them to be rude" comments were already being muttered.

Fancy meetin' you here Disgruntled Buccaneer! See ya on the scandalous rumor thread! Arrgghh!

 

[Ioansgirl]

I agree that some behavior can be misunderstood. On our first day in HS last year we had just walked through the entrance when I saw that our new expensive camera (we had just bought it for the the trip) was about to fall out of the back of our stroller (in the excitement of the first day must have stashed it there too quickly). I caught it just in time and looked up smiling to my husband since I don't normally have cat-like reflexes. Just then a man yells at us sarcastically "That's ok just stop wherever you want, don't worry about the people behind you".

During that same trip I was on my own with my DD3 and DS1 while the rest of the family went on test track and soaring. I had to use the bathroom very badly and DS was asleep in the stroller. My only choice was to take the stroller with me into the handicap bathroom. When we came out a woman came up and scolded me for using that bathroom because I was taking away resources from people who really need it.

 

[maxiesmom]

During that same trip I was on my own with my DD3 and DS1 while the rest of the family went on test track and soaring. I had to use the bathroom very badly and DS was asleep in the stroller. My only choice was to take the stroller with me into the handicap bathroom. When we came out a woman came up and scolded me for using that bathroom because I was taking away resources from people who really need it.

You should have told that woman that she was the one being rude! Unlike parking spots, handicapped restroom stalls are not reserved, and can be used by any one at any time. She had no right to scold you!

 

[kampfirekim]

You should have told that woman that she was the one being rude! Unlike parking spots, handicapped restroom stalls are not reserved, and can be used by any one at any time. She had no right to scold you!

I agree with you 100%! I have been in that position before myself. Luckily, I wasn't publicly scolded as I do not mind giving a response! If there is a person in a w/c behind me, of course I will gladly let them go ahead of me. If not...we're goin' in.

 

[Mickeyfollowers]

I too have seen the rudeness of other guests. Once while standing in line for the Play House Disney a lady was on ECV behind me and the way I was standing she was to my side. The next thing I know my foot is pinned under the ECV and she was not letting of the power and continued to keep going forward of my leg. I lost my cool and yelled for her to let off the power and asked her if she was crazy. I know she wasn't trying to be rude that it wasn't done on purpose but they should give a training session on them. I had a very brusied anckle and was hard to walk on it for the rest of the trip. Now to the rudeness I have seen is on our Jan, 2010 it was just DH, my dad, and I. We Sat on the curb an hour before the parade started. We sat next to the poles they put up for people to cross over anyways the prade starts and people sit their kids in the crosswalk and the cast members tell them they couldn't sit there. They ask us if we could move over which there was nowhere to move over to, the nice people we try to be we tried to move as much as we could they had three kids and there was only room for maybe one they try to squeeze all three into this space and when they couldn't they said can't you just move and stand up so their kids can sit and they said it in a very rude and some added words that I will not say. I was in shock and in a calm voice said that we wouldn't not that we made it a point to get there an hour early to be able to get a good spot and just because we are adults that we have just as much as a right to be able to sit there and enjoy the parade, that the kids could stand behind us and be able to see over our heads. This is were it gets me hot that some people think that Disney is just for kids. Don't they know that Disney brings the big kid out of us, haven't they seen the commercial of the mother's reflection of her inner child having fun with her kids. Another thing I witness is two Dads after the fireworks cussing at each other threating to knock one another out for cutting the other one off in a very huge crowed trying to get out of the park, why act like that in front of children. I just don't get selfcentered people sometimes. I raise my kids to be respectful to others even if they don't deserve it sometimes.

 

[duffy]

I too have seen the rudeness of other guests. Once while standing in line for the Play House Disney a lady was on ECV behind me and the way I was standing she was to my side. The next thing I know my foot is pinned under the ECV and she was not letting of the power and continued to keep going forward of my leg. I lost my cool and yelled for her to let off the power and asked her if she was crazy. I know she wasn't trying to be rude that it wasn't done on purpose but they should give a training session on them. I had a very brusied anckle and was hard to walk on it for the rest of the trip.

If you knew that she wasn't trying to be rude, and that it wasn't done on purpose, then why ask her if she's crazy? That was rude. Did you then apologize for your words?

 

[Kennywife]

Well, last December when I went, the first couple of days was great. Then, the "rude convention" showed up.

I didn't have a problem with people on ECV's. I had a problem with people who had those strollers the size of Texas and would use them as a battering ram to get through crowds. I use a cane to walk with due to an old leg injury. It seemed that some of them were playing a game. "Let's hit the girl with the cane." And no, I didn't rent an ECV. I prefer to walk unless I absolutely cannot any longer. Plus, they cause invisibility. People just walked right out in front of them. Also, I am not "fragile." I learned to walk in 5 months from a severe leg injury where it would have taken me two years otherwise.

It just seemed like the kids were allowed to run wild. I was nearly knocked over getting on a bus! The parents acted like, "So what?" I am not elderly either. I'm 33 and am happily married and ttc soon. I do understand that parents have it hard at times and I am hoping I will be one one day. (infertility issues) I also understand that a child shouldn't be allowed to run wild all over the place in public and possibly knock someone over. I was never allowed to act like that. Neither was my husband. That's the quickest way for a kid to come up missing or injure someone. I would be a leash mom and be proud of it!

 

[gandycat]

We've had our share our rude people at Disney. Usually it's people walking along like there is no one else around and knocking into one of us. The worst is waiting in line at the countries in Epcot where the kids get their masks signed. Drives me nuts to see parents pushing their kids in front of mine who are patiently waiting in line.

But on the other hand, I'm sure my kids have done rude things w/o being intentional. And when I think about it, the ratio of rude to courteous isn't that bad. For every rude person, I'm sure I encountered way more people just being nice or going out of their way to be polite. I try to be an optimistic and expect the best of people. Sometimes I do find myself disapointed but I think I just spend less energy on this kind of thing when I try to keep it in perspective.