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[SandySparkles]

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles  That guy is a j-e-r-k for not opening the door for you, lovely Sandy Sparkles! I genuinely think that chivalry is dead sometimes and cellphones make it worse.  Story time: years ago in my late 20's I got onto a packed bus and a guy was sitting in the aisle seat using his i-phone and he was lazy and wanted me to squeeze by or crawl over his legs to sit down in the seat next to him .  The nerve of him!! I said, "Excuse me, may you please stand up for me?" He scoffed at me and pivoted slightly while looking at his dumb i-[hone, but I still couldn't get through- so you know what I did? I sat on his lap on purpose .  He screamed and said, "Get off of me, sit over there!" I said, "I could've done just that if you let me through!"   

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@SportyShorty07 Welcome!🥰 I was thinking there would  be a different outcome initially, and then POW!...the punchline!!!😂😂😂 I THOROUGHLY enjoyed reading your post!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share such a HILARIOUS story!!!!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[SportyShorty07]

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles  That guy is a j-e-r-k for not opening the door for you, lovely Sandy Sparkles! I genuinely think that chivalry is dead sometimes and cellphones make it worse.  Story time: years ago in my late 20's I got onto a packed bus and a guy was sitting in the aisle seat using his i-phone and he was lazy and wanted me to squeeze by or crawl over his legs to sit down in the seat next to him .  The nerve of him!! I said, "Excuse me, may you please stand up for me?" He scoffed at me and pivoted slightly while looking at his dumb i-[hone, but I still couldn't get through- so you know what I did? I sat on his lap on purpose .  He screamed and said, "Get off of me, sit over there!" I said, "I could've done just that if you let me through!"   

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@SportyShorty07 Welcome!🥰 I was thinking there would  be a different outcome initially, and then POW!...the punchline!!!😂😂😂 I THOROUGHLY enjoyed reading your post!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share such a HILARIOUS story!!!!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles  Thank you so much, Sandy Sparkles !  I'm so glad that you enjoyed my funny story! I still laugh whenever I think about it . I hope he learned his lesson haha! 

[CalminHeart]

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@CalminHeart wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Not a big deal in my book and certainly not worth a second thought. You should have been watching the door too, even if your hands were full.

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@CalminHeart Welcome!🥰 I appreciate your perspective!❤ I was looking ahead, but as he proceeded out the door with phone in hand looking down, he was using his body weight against the door as he was exiting, which people do, but generally allow you to pass by, or hold the door. He let go and there was literally no reaction time with my hands full as it happened so abruptly.😊

I mentioned in a previous post with another poster that I will be more mindful in the future.👍😊 I also mentioned in my opening statement that he was not OBLIGATED to, but it would have been appreciated!🥰

THANK you SO much for caring to share your perspective today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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The polite thing to do would be for him to hold the door for you. It's been such a normal thing for people to do for each other. Sadly, the some people allow cell phones to remove them from reality. 

[SandySparkles]

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles  That guy is a j-e-r-k for not opening the door for you, lovely Sandy Sparkles! I genuinely think that chivalry is dead sometimes and cellphones make it worse.  Story time: years ago in my late 20's I got onto a packed bus and a guy was sitting in the aisle seat using his i-phone and he was lazy and wanted me to squeeze by or crawl over his legs to sit down in the seat next to him .  The nerve of him!! I said, "Excuse me, may you please stand up for me?" He scoffed at me and pivoted slightly while looking at his dumb i-[hone, but I still couldn't get through- so you know what I did? I sat on his lap on purpose .  He screamed and said, "Get off of me, sit over there!" I said, "I could've done just that if you let me through!"   

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@SportyShorty07 Welcome!🥰 I was thinking there would  be a different outcome initially, and then POW!...the punchline!!!😂😂😂 I THOROUGHLY enjoyed reading your post!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share such a HILARIOUS story!!!!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles  Thank you so much, Sandy Sparkles !  I'm so glad that you enjoyed my funny story! I still laugh whenever I think about it . I hope he learned his lesson haha! 

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@SportyShorty07 Welcome back!🥰 What he did was BEYOND rude, and even if he did not learn his lesson, his ego took a bruising that day! There are some brief negative interactions in life that we forget over the years, but I am CERTAIN he will NEVER forget that encounter!😂😂😂

THANK you SO much for revisiting and sharing another comment!🤗 It made me smile!😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[SportyShorty07]

@SandySparkles  Thank you, Sandy Sparkles !  He was definitely beyond rude and I hope I broke his femur when I sat on his lap  jk.  I hope he never forgets it- I know I'll never forget it! I remember when I told my family about it they all cheered and laughed! They were so proud haha . 

[CrazyDaisy]

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

This discussion reminds me of something my grandmother use to say

"You are sure to find wherever you are looking for, especially something negative."  Taught me to look for the positive in the world around me.

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@CrazyDaisy Welcome!🥰 I appreciate your perspective and that of your dear grandmother!❤ I LOOK for postivity everywhere I can, but sadly not everything about the world is positive, nor every interaction.😊  Some of these interactions that are being discussed are anything but positive, and I am enjoying the views expressed regarding them; pros and cons.😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share your perspective today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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If it is not positive, why give it the time of day.  Rehashing negativity brings you down to their level.  Move on and find something positive in your life.

[SandySparkles]

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

This discussion reminds me of something my grandmother use to say

"You are sure to find wherever you are looking for, especially something negative."  Taught me to look for the positive in the world around me.

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@CrazyDaisy Welcome!🥰 I appreciate your perspective and that of your dear grandmother!❤ I LOOK for postivity everywhere I can, but sadly not everything about the world is positive, nor every interaction.😊  Some of these interactions that are being discussed are anything but positive, and I am enjoying the views expressed regarding them; pros and cons.😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share your perspective today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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If it is not positive, why give it the time of day.  Rehashing negativity brings you down to their level.  Move on and find something positive in your life.

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@CrazyDaisy Welcome back!🥰 I appreciate your perspective!❤ I thought my previous post was rather succinct, but since it is not, I will expound.😊 My simple response to your query would be, because I doubt any of these respectful, insightful responses are adversely affecting me or anyone reading or posting, negatively.😁 If at any point in the future it does so, I might consider your suggestion.😉

THANK you SO much for caring to share your viewpoint today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[SandySparkles]

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@CalminHeart wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

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@CalminHeart wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Not a big deal in my book and certainly not worth a second thought. You should have been watching the door too, even if your hands were full.

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@CalminHeart Welcome!🥰 I appreciate your perspective!❤ I was looking ahead, but as he proceeded out the door with phone in hand looking down, he was using his body weight against the door as he was exiting, which people do, but generally allow you to pass by, or hold the door. He let go and there was literally no reaction time with my hands full as it happened so abruptly.😊

I mentioned in a previous post with another poster that I will be more mindful in the future.👍😊 I also mentioned in my opening statement that he was not OBLIGATED to, but it would have been appreciated!🥰

THANK you SO much for caring to share your perspective today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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The polite thing to do would be for him to hold the door for you. It's been such a normal thing for people to do for each other. Sadly, the some people allow cell phones to remove them from reality. 

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@CalminHeart Welcome!🥰 I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with your statement!❤ Normally, people WOULD have been more helpful!👍

THANK you SO much for caring to revisit with your viewpoint today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[PamfromCT]

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@CalminHeart wrote:

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@SandySparkles wrote:

I thought of a recent interaction with a young man who was so FIXATED on his cellphone that he he did not hold a door for me and my hands were full! The door swung back; HARD!!😡 While he certainly was NOT obligated to, it would have been appreciated!😁 Whenever I am on an elevator  these days, most people NEVER even look up from their screen!😐 It is like zombie nation!😁 A simple greeting is a foreign concept!

I am curious to know your THOUGHTS or experiences!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Not a big deal in my book and certainly not worth a second thought. You should have been watching the door too, even if your hands were full.

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@SandySparkles, Sorry some people here are so RUDE.  Fortunately, the. Ice ones outnumber the RUDE.  What a nasty reply.  Maybe she had nails for breakfast.

[icezeus]

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@Pink123 wrote:

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@teganslaw wrote:

@Pink123  the guy had no insurance? I don't understand why insurance couldn't help your friend's daughter if she was covered. The accident wasn't her fault. 

Our car was totalled in an accident and we got reimbursed for the value of the wrecked car. Something in that situation doesn't sound right. I hope none of them were injured. 

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Nope @teganslaw  he ran away from the accident ASAP. How can you find a runaway with no name who leaves everything??? Alot in Miami don't carry insurance.

He left the wife with 4 children right on the street on the scene.

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@Pink123 

I am guessing that in Miami uninsured motorist coverage is not offered? I carry it on my car, so that if I am unfortunately ever in an accident with a motorist that does not have insurance, or if the person leaves the scene then I am covered.