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Time Out- "How Rude!"
Posted Saturday, September 29, 2007, at 11:12 PM<< Previous | Read comments | Respond | Email link | Next >>
If I teach my children anything in life, based on the series of unfortunate events that happened to me tonight, it would be to treat everyone that you meet with the same kindness and respect, whether you think they are of elite status or belong to the Clampett family (pre-oil strike!) My reason? Today I took my children to the Delta Fair, picked up my armbands (Thanks Bud!), and rode a ton of rides. After all of the fun, we took my two pink-cheeked boys home to take a nap. Later, a little before 9 p.m., I asked my husband to drive me back to the fair so that I could run in and pick up the entries that I submitted. When I got there I immediately went up to the table where several women who belonged to the club that sponsored my division sat, looking as though they were there to answer my questions. I kindly asked them how I should go about picking up my entries. Instead of being greeted with the expected polite response, I was met with a turned up nose and a mumble that said something like, "You can find out when it's time." I looked for my watch. It was only a few minutes until the designated time. Although I thought my encounter was less than enjoyable, I actually bit my tongue and tried to be nice. "Wow," I said. "I guess I will just wait." During the wait I stood propped against the wall of the American Legion Building, right beside the ladies seated at their table, upon their thrones. After several minutes went by I noticed people passing by me with their entries. I stopped a friend from high school that I hadn't seen in years, Beth Todd. Beth and I caught up on what life has been like since high school and then decided to exchange numbers. We went over to the table and asked a different lady in the group if we could borrow her pen. "Just as long as you give it right back," she said, after staring us down and then turning her head as if she really had to think long and hard about it. Beth and I, as well as her mother, just looked at each other and laughed. It's all you can do really, when you are dealing with such simple minded folks. Anyway, after yet another less than favorable encounter following the pen incident, it turns out that the first lady who was so rude to me in the very beginning found out that I was "Deanna Coronado" (a nobody really!), but someone she saw as a writer for the Democrat, a somewhat known name in the community perhaps, and someone who she has spoke with on the phone many times but never met in person. Her tune completely changed. Her once turned up nose, hunkered down a bit, and this bright, yet artificial smile grew upon her face. She even extended an invitation to join her prestigious organization. In return ... I politely declined. Perhaps if she and others in her group would take the time to stop and smell the Azaleas, they would see that sometimes it takes more than just seeds and water to grow. But then again what do I know about gardening?!
* "As a society we have come to a point where people too often treat one another as objects and opportunities, rather than as fellow human beings. Respecting one another as individuals, or not doing so, seriously impacts the future, for all of us." -Gail Purcell Elliott Comments Showing comments in chronological order [Show most recent comments first] |
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Oh, Deanna, so many things come to mind when I read this. The first was something like...whatever you to to the least of these, you do to me. Next, WWJD??
And:
printing photos------$10
mats for photos------$20
fair admission--------$4
POLITELY declining--PRICELESS!!!
Good for you Deanna. Of course you could have introduced yourself to the women when first asking for the information but then there was no reason for then to know your name unless she was suppose to go and retrieve the entries for you. Some people just believe that because they are in a club or organization that they are above everyone else and that you bow down to them. In reality, they ARE the club and everything they do wheather it is right, wrong, stupid or intelligent effects the club. It doesn't just happen to you but we all know where you stand. Thank you for your story.
Deanna,
I hope some of the ladies in the group referred to see this blog, recognize themselves and turn over a new (azalea) leaf.
Certainly, it behooves all of us to practice the rules of common courtesy. What a wonderful place the world would be then!
Thanks to all for understanding my position. I have seen this type of thing happen to so many others like myself and not only from one particular group. I felt inspired by the events on Saturday night and that it was time someone spoke up publicly about this kind of injustice. The rules of common courtesy should apply to everyone we encounter regardless of who they are or are not in our own opinions. It makes me sick to see people treat the less fortunate or so-called "no-bodies" with disrespect and snub them and then turn right around and "kiss-tail" when it comes to someone they know or view as important. Unfortunately, this happens all to often and I hope that as a mother I raise my children to know that regardless of how often it happens ... nothing will ever make this type of senseless behavior right! :)
You are so right Deanna. As you know I have long hair and with the name BadBones and the Rock-n-Roll look that I have, people sometimes forget that you read the book not the cover. I was wearing skull and crossbones and a leather vest at the fair and some guy come up to me preaching to me to ask Jesus in to my heart. I play along with him. He says to me to ask him into my heart. As I do! He then proceeds to ask me how I feel and did I feel anything after I talked to Jesus. I looked him in the eyes and said, No, No I didnt. He said "really, You didnt feel anything at all? I replied, " No, I asked Jesus to come into my heart a long time ago. And now we walk together, everywhere I go.
He looked at me as if he was in shock. I'm sure he thought I was some kind of a dark spirit or something. Now dont get me wrong. I do thank this gentalmen for thinking about me. Not many do when it comes to the Jesus related topic. So I know where you are coming from. And I hope that noone would ever teach thier kids to act like that. You should never treat another with disrespect. No matter what they appear to be.
Bad Bones: Great example of how everyone is guilty of judging others. I am sorry to hear that you had this experience, but I think that you handled it very well :) Good for you!
What does it matter who or what your name is. Some people are just plain asses. If you want to see what I mean just go to the County Court House and see for yourselves. One would think people working in public offices would be better educated on ways of helping others. I guess they think they're better than everyone else by holding such a position. I figure they put their shoes on the same way I do, one at a time. They are no better than you or me and you should let them know when they offend you in some way. Maybe they will change their attitude towards people or possibly change their profession.
GREAT JOB DEE.
So many times we just let things like that slide, thinking we don't want to cause any problems,but by not saying something it can become a problem for others. We all do things sometime that does not show the love we need for each other. We must take a look at our own life and follow up with how do we want to be treated. The kindness that we pass along goes a long way in making the world around us a better place to live. The first person this helps is the one passing on the kindness. Lets live and treat others as we want others to treat us. Remember there is always someone who is around to see what we do and say. Keep up the good work. To everyone else out there let you light shine for the goodness of mankind.
i too agree with these comments. i think people of the human race have forgotten what kindness is all about. if we don't raise our children with knowledge of morals and ethics, what will the world be like in 20yrs. can you imagine the amount of hatred and discontent. i guess that's where we need to remember this VERY IMPORTANT QUOTE----Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
Way to go Dee. I understand what you mean. My daughter has had problems with people like that for 5 yrs now. She is handicapped and is in a wheelchair and there is so many people in Kennet that think they are better than her. At Walmart the sles people just dont want to help. And the even tell her to move so they can get by.People in in Kennet need to get a grip on life. It TOO short. But like i say EVERY DOG HAS THEIR DAY
Again, I want to say thank you to everyone that has spoken up. I truly appreciate it, and yet, at the same time I regret you all being able to relate to me on this. I hope that everyones comments find those who need it the most. I also hope that the messages being conveyed in this blog reminds us "all" that we are imperfect creatures who could "all" stand to take a long hard look at ourselves as opposed to so freely judging others.
Thanks again!
:) Peace.
It's unfortunate when things like that happen. Sometimes individuals act that way when they have a low self esteem. It' hard to know why, but we can always pray for them to feel God's love in their lives.
Reading your story tells me you have class and plenty of it, maybe you can spare some for these fine upstanding ladies Dee, that would be nice. I'm refering to the fact that you could have mentioned names but did not, that's class. Your story also brings to mind how some people are treated at the country club, if your not in the circle your nobody (shunned sort to speak), not to say I have not met some good folks there but I have never in my life seen so many stuck-up people in one organization. Thanks again for your story, maybe it will wake some folks up!
I think that some people have some bad attitudes towards others. Although I believe that it some times is not ment to be. It's kind of like typing in the internet world. Some times we take things out of context because maybe we are the ones thats not feeling good. Not saying that is what happen to Dee. I just know that there has been times when I was tired after a long day and it seemed as though I was being hateful but I wasnt.
See, I've been in the entertainment business for a long long time. Sure there is days I dont want to smile and still I smile from ear to ear. Why you ask? Because when I smile I feel good. If I make you smile I feel even better.
I tell people all the time about people I know that thinks the world owes them everything and that they are Kings or Queens in thier minds and that we are the jokers in the deck of cards and we dont matter.
Well let me tell you, I am a nobody! But I smile, alot! As for Deanna, She is Hot, Nice, Smart, And a really cool person. I know this because I've met her. And thats all you have to do is meet her and you would agree.
But even if she was Ugly, Mean & Dumb, She still deserves to be treated with respect. And I truely respect Deanna that much more for bringing this out in her Blog. Not many would. TY for being real!
You Rule D!!!!
The "upper-class in Kennett have acted like this for years and it was no surprise when I read your Blog to hear it is still going on today. Good for you for calling them on it some one must have raised you right and I am proud of you even if you are my cuz. Dan
Awwww... Thanks Dan! Miss you! Tell Josh I said hello and to call me sometime.
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To Bad Bones: Thanks for having my back :) Some of the stuff you said made me blush a little. lol. But I appreciate it just the same!
Blushing is not a bad thing. I like nothing more than putting a smile on someones face. It makes my day. And it dont pay to lie. As long as you tell the truth, you wont get it wrong when you tell it again. And I say whats on my mind. I salute you for doing the same.