line jumpers

[Commodore 64]

I'd have given him the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps he's in chronic pain and clueless. I'd have offered him my place in line, and let him know that I was doing so in recognition that he has some sort of condition that prevents him from waiting in line like the rest of us.

It's worth it to me to have to wait a little longer because: A. He may have a legitimate issue, or B. If he doesn't he'll still have to acknowledge me and give me an excuse, (or tell me to F-Off).

Either way, I come out of the deal feeling good about myself. In case A. I showed respect to someone who deserved it, or B. I have a funny story to tell everyone about.

 

[fmoore200]

Working for NYC public transportation, you see all kinds of disrespect - often times directed directly at me. I have had to learn to deal with the ignorance and disrespect, otherwise I wouldn't be able to come to work everyday.

For example, while driving the express bus between the Bronx and midtown Manhattan, I was picking up at my last stop in the Bronx, and I guess this guy wanted to bait the bus driver into a fight (not uncommon btw). He gets on the bus with his headphones blasting so everybody can hear his music, stares at me and throws 0.12 cents in the farebox! (the fare for express bus service in NYC is $5.50)

He walks to the back and starts talking loud on his phone.. He waits to the last stop and walks off while staring at me.

Another time a teenager gets on the bus in Harlem and tells me "I ain't payin' sh!t.. "

These aren't even bad stories compared to some if my friend who work in Jamaica Queens..