Rude quilters
08-31-2010, 01:23 PM
#151
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Oh I'm sorry that happened to you...I just hate rude people! I usually just turn to them, smile sweetly and say "Pardon me?????, did you say something to me??" They are usually too embarrassed to repeat it, but if they do, then my next response is "why would you say something like that?" They are usually ready to get away at that point.
I really hope your next museum experience will be much better..
I really hope your next museum experience will be much better..
08-31-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Know what I think is really pathetic?
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
I am sorry to hear about your nephew. Tragic sign of the times we live in. Such little regard for life.
08-31-2010, 01:27 PM
#153
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Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
Originally Posted by raptureready
Shame on them! But a quilt eating sewing machine???? That might be a little drastic! LOL
People can only put you down if you let them. If it should happen again just look the woman in the eye and say something like, "I've heard that menopause can sometimes make a woman really nasty and hateful, I guess it's true."
Or, "I'm sorry, did I inadvertantly convey the impression that you had the right to be snotty to me?" Don't ever let anyone make you feel less than what you are.
Naomi Judd once said, "Every woman should feel like a princess because we're all daughters of the most High King."
People can only put you down if you let them. If it should happen again just look the woman in the eye and say something like, "I've heard that menopause can sometimes make a woman really nasty and hateful, I guess it's true."
Or, "I'm sorry, did I inadvertantly convey the impression that you had the right to be snotty to me?" Don't ever let anyone make you feel less than what you are.
Naomi Judd once said, "Every woman should feel like a princess because we're all daughters of the most High King."
I love these comebacks, I hope I can remember them if I ever need them.. I especially love the quote from Naomi Judd!!!
08-31-2010, 01:29 PM
#154
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Originally Posted by momski
I went to the Milwaukee Art Museum to see the American Quilt exhibits and was confronted with some really rude quilters who treated me like a idiot. I won't go into specifics, I just wanted to remind everyone that quilters come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Don't assume someone doesn't know what they are talking about just because they don't look like your traditional quilter.
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
08-31-2010, 01:30 PM
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I hope all of her colors bleed, so she will have worked as hard as you did, to afford the trip, she tried to ruin!
08-31-2010, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Know what I think is really pathetic?
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
08-31-2010, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
I hope all of her colors bleed, so she will have worked as hard as you did, to afford the trip, she tried to ruin!
I guess I went off topic. Still feel that way, though.
08-31-2010, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Shelia
What a shame. Old crones.
A few years ago I waited in a long line the day after Thanksgiving to buy a video camera for my S and DIL. When it finally came my turn to make a purchase, the clerk asked if I'd like an extra something or another to go with the camera. I thought about it for maybe 5 seconds...an and old hag behind me thumped her big old expensive purse on the counter and said "Don't hurry just because I'm waiting behind you!" The clerk gasped. I sized her up in a quick glance...60something,bossy, spoiled, used to getting her way, way expensive clothes and purse and jewelry for WalMart on Black Friday...I smiled sweetly and said "Oh, I never get in a hurry...it just makes you old and ugly." I looked at the clerk and said, "I've decided to pay for this with a check instead of my debit card and I'll need to call my husband since he has the checkbook. He's in the store somewhere."
Old hag looked offended and MAD but what could she do? The clerk looked pleased. Even the couple of customers behind me looked pleased and didn't mind one bit that they had to wait about a minute for my husband to get there.
A few years ago I waited in a long line the day after Thanksgiving to buy a video camera for my S and DIL. When it finally came my turn to make a purchase, the clerk asked if I'd like an extra something or another to go with the camera. I thought about it for maybe 5 seconds...an and old hag behind me thumped her big old expensive purse on the counter and said "Don't hurry just because I'm waiting behind you!" The clerk gasped. I sized her up in a quick glance...60something,bossy, spoiled, used to getting her way, way expensive clothes and purse and jewelry for WalMart on Black Friday...I smiled sweetly and said "Oh, I never get in a hurry...it just makes you old and ugly." I looked at the clerk and said, "I've decided to pay for this with a check instead of my debit card and I'll need to call my husband since he has the checkbook. He's in the store somewhere."
Old hag looked offended and MAD but what could she do? The clerk looked pleased. Even the couple of customers behind me looked pleased and didn't mind one bit that they had to wait about a minute for my husband to get there.
A few years back, my hubby used to act like I was holding up the line etc. by writing a check, or by standing there after being handed my receipt and change, putting it away so I wouldn't lose it or put something in the wrong place.
Then not too long ago, while trying to find a parking spot, I was waiting patiently for a lady to finish putting her groceries in her car, and had my DD with me...there were some cars behind me.
DD began to tell me that I was making the lady loading groceries nervous and making ppl behind me wait, and that I should move on!
I said, "You sound like your daddy. What ever happened to, IT'S MY TURN and when I am behind someone else, IT'S THEIR TURN, and I wait patiently on them without a word, a look or a sigh, bc that is just rude.
When it is my turn, I expect the same consideration. I am not in the way, and I am not giving up this spot bc others turned down this lane."
Some things are just random. You get what you get, and you need to practice the golden rule.
However, in your case, being confronted by a rude old biddy, your reaction makes me laugh! Not enough of us really take up for ourselves like that! Good for you, sister quilter! right on! :thumbup:
08-31-2010, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JETTA
fried green tomatoes remember when kathy bates hit the car over and over because the two younger gals took her parking spot after waiting for it?It's called disrespect and that's the way its done girls.
08-31-2010, 01:41 PM
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gee where her friends like her ,shame on them next time you in counter people like that just say, im not an idiot just asking a quetion of course in a nice to the point way
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