TRAFFIC and AUTOS: --- Does it bother you?...
When you step in a crosswalk and DO NOT get the right-of-way?
Walkers beware! Although, by law, you do have the right to walk across the street between the cross walk markers, do not assume that it is safe to do so. A lot of people, thinking only about their own chores and only of themselves, may not acknowledge your presence. So proceed with extreme caution because a 3000 pound moving missile will win everytime. Regardless of the law...yield to the moron driving the car and you will not be dead right.

When a driver merges into your lane, forces you to slow down, or cuts you off, then gives you the infamous flip of the phalange?
You, as the driver of a motor vehicle, are obliged to know the rules of the road. As a former driver training teacher, let me remind you that you should never turn into a lane or merge into a lane when you will make the oncoming automobile slow down. Never ever!

When the person driving the car in front of you changes lanes and/or slows down sporadically?
It seems to be happening more and more each day. You can place a reasonable bet that if you position your car side by side with the offending vehicle that you will notice the driver appears to have a cell phone coming out of their ear. There ought to be laws EVERYWHERE, that dictate two hands on the steering wheel, and two eyes on the road.

When everywhere you drive you have to wait in traffic?
The influx of people into the San Franciso Bay Area and Peninsula has created traffic patterns that are beginning to rival those of Los Angeles. This situation requires adjustments in allocation of time to get from one place to another, and with it comes the additional caution that must be taken to protect against the unassuming driver. In addition, comes frustration and anger. This is the point, before you let your anger influence your state of mind and ruin your day, remember that the only person who suffers when you are angry is YOU. What the hay...the people in the other cars don't even know that you are mad. So chill and think of something nice while your wheels are still rolling forward You will get where you are going and will be a pleasant person when you arrive.

When you get into your car and you see a "ding" in the door or fender?
It doesn't bother ME, it makes me furious!!! I try to keep my car looking as nice as I can, so I hate it when people, out of sheer carelessness, open their doors too wide and make contact. It infuriates me to watch people let children open car doors with absolutely no concern for another's property. Just for a moment, regardless of your concern, or lack of same, for your own personal property, think about exiting from your car with caution so that you do not put a mark in another person's vehicle. It may not mean much to those of you whose cars are entered in the demolition derby, but the rest of us will sure appreciate your consideration.

TRAFFIC and AUTOS: --- Does it bother you?...
When you step in a crosswalk and DO NOT get the right-of-way?
Walkers beware! Although, by law, you do have the right to walk across the street between the cross walk markers, do not assume that it is safe to do so. A lot of people, thinking only about their own chores and only of themselves, may not acknowledge your presence. So proceed with extreme caution because a 3000 pound moving missile will win everytime. Regardless of the law...yield to the moron driving the car and you will not be dead right.

When a driver merges into your lane, forces you to slow down, or cuts you off, then gives you the infamous flip of the phalange?
You, as the driver of a motor vehicle, are obliged to know the rules of the road. As a former driver training teacher, let me remind you that you should never turn into a lane or merge into a lane when you will make the oncoming automobile slow down. Never ever!

When the person driving the car in front of you changes lanes and/or slows down sporadically?
It seems to be happening more and more each day. You can place a reasonable bet that if you position your car side by side with the offending vehicle that you will notice the driver appears to have a cell phone coming out of their ear. There ought to be laws EVERYWHERE, that dictate two hands on the steering wheel, and two eyes on the road.

When everywhere you drive you have to wait in traffic?
The influx of people into the San Franciso Bay Area and Peninsula has created traffic patterns that are beginning to rival those of Los Angeles. This situation requires adjustments in allocation of time to get from one place to another, and with it comes the additional caution that must be taken to protect against the unassuming driver. In addition, comes frustration and anger. This is the point, before you let your anger influence your state of mind and ruin your day, remember that the only person who suffers when you are angry is YOU. What the hay...the people in the other cars don't even know that you are mad. So chill and think of something nice while your wheels are still rolling forward You will get where you are going and will be a pleasant person when you arrive.

When you get into your car and you see a "ding" in the door or fender?
It doesn't bother ME, it makes me furious!!! I try to keep my car looking as nice as I can, so I hate it when people, out of sheer carelessness, open their doors too wide and make contact. It infuriates me to watch people let children open car doors with absolutely no concern for another's property. Just for a moment, regardless of your concern, or lack of same, for your own personal property, think about exiting from your car with caution so that you do not put a mark in another person's vehicle. It may not mean much to those of you whose cars are entered in the demolition derby, but the rest of us will sure appreciate your consideration.

EXPRESSION:--- Does it bother you?...
When you would like to express yourself but remain quiet?
Don't let things that bother you build up inside of you.
Speak up for yourself: First be sure that you have a good foundation for your feelings, then courteously seize an opportunity and express your concerns. At least you have your thoughts out of your system. Who knows?, what you want may not happen exactly as you would like, but a compromise is certainly not out of the question.

When others speak in a class or meeting when the lecturer is speaking?
If it doesn't, it should. It is nothing other than rude. Show some consideration for others and be quiet when the person with the floor is speaking. Consider the possibility that you may be preventing someone from hearing something that is important to THEM. Trust me, your chit chat is, without a doubt, annoying. A former football coach at a local University used to handle that situation by saying "You may not want to hear me, but but I do not want to hear you either.

When you hear someone belch out loud (or worse) in public?
Belching in public is a gross sign of rudeness, it is inconsiderate and will give others the impression that you are an insensitive pig. Remember that unless they get to know otherwise that is the impression that YOU have given. If you have a compulsion to rid yourself of unwanted air, try the remedy of getting some pals together and watching "Blazing Saddles". You will discover that you are not the first person in history from which an unusual sound has emanated.

To go to an event when men do not remove their hats during the national anthem?
It is too bad that these morons even come out of their holes to attend any public event. Usually they have their hats on backward and may even wear a glove on one hand. My guess is that they are too self indulged or stupid to recognize proper etiquette and respect. Most seem to be totally fixed on trying to look intelligent. Yo...dude--- If you don't like it here, go home. I would like to see some of the younger malcontents wishing they could be at a function in the USA rather than behind a wall or in a hole fighting an enemy of the United States. Be proud and take you hats off. God Bless America!

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