I have often come across people and places where the desirable behaviour is not being followed. Whatever be the reasons it is important for us to have respect and regard for others particularly when we are in a public place. I thought of listing some of the instances that I have faced over the last few years for the benefit of my blog readers:
Restaurant: I have seen in many restaurants people have a tendency of talk loudly. I have seen this very often in India and recently when I was in New York I had the worst experience of my life. I went with my wife and her niece for breakfast to a popular restaurant “Penelope” in Lexington Avenue in New York. All the tables were occupied and the moment we were seated in a table I felt like running out of the restaurant. The noise level was too much to bear. The people who were having breakfast were talking at very high tone. It was worse than a fish market. People should talk to their friends or relatives who are on the same table at low voice so that they are not heard in the next table.
People look at the food that is being served to others and ask the Waiter about that dish by pointing a finger on that table.
Elevator: Some of us get very restless when waiting for the Elevator. I have seen people pressing both the “down” as well as the “up” button. When the elevator stops they would ask “are you going down or up?”. This is a very annoying experience as people do not even know which button to press to call for the elevator. They think better to press both the buttons so that we can jump into the elevator quickly. If you are going down you should press the “down” button and if you are going “up” button. What is the point in pressing both the buttons and making the elevator to stop unnecessarily?
I have also come across people who carry a lighted cigarette in the elevator. If they are confronted they would say “I am not smoking in the lift”. Little do they realise that the lighted cigarette leaves a stench in the elevator. It is also difficult for non-smokers to stand next to the guy who is holding a lighted cigarette.
Cinema: Watching films in a Cinema is great source of entertainment for many. Some people behave badly in the Cinema and make it inconvenient for the others. I have seen people putting their legs on the seat in front. Many people throw the popcorn container, soft drink cans, coffee cups, etc. below the seat. Some of them talk very loudly and make comments as if they are watching the film alone.
well said... Elevator experience is very true and we see this every day, even done by literate people.... they think by pressing 'UP' or 'Down' button they are calling the lift from down to up or vice-versa. But they don't know that the lift is programmed to come to your floor from wherever it is and wants to know only your destination
ReplyDeleteElevators: I have seen elevators where there is only one button available, that is to call. Do you think such elevators are programmed for people to engage in conversation?
ReplyDeleteEtiquette and manners are created by us. What would be your reaction if the etiquette was to speak freely at a restaurant?
We should try to live and enjoy the life instead feeling others behavior as annoying. Don't you think there may be people who will feel put off to see a very silent restaurant?