This morning on my walk to work a woman stepped out into the road to cross the street against the light. A man waiting to cross, stopped her from stepping in front of a taxi, and instead of saying thank you, this woman was irritated. I’m sorry lady, but this guy, no matter how strange looking just saved you from getting hit by a car that was not, under any circumstance, going to stop to let you cross. This woman then spent a very awkward 10-12 seconds trying to ignore this man and pretend he wasn’t staring right at her. Now, I will admit, that this man seemed to be missing a few elements of social awareness and might not be someone that I’d willingly sit down to lunch with, but he did, keep you from getting hit by a car. That alone, I think, at the very least deserves a smile. It doesn’t even have to be a big one – don’t show your teeth – but at least acknowledge what just happened.
That’s what I don’t get. Granted, it’s a Monday and probably only 1% of people actually want to be going where they’re going – but there’s no need to be a bitch to a stranger who potentially just saved your life – or at least saved you from a $500 ambulance ride. Even if you’re in the worst mood of all time, don’t be a jerk to someone who just kept you alive.
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