As usual, I went to shopping at Costco three weeks ago. My car and the other car were waiting for our parking spots. At that time I had been waiting on the other side of the alley about 15-20 minutes.
Suddenly, the older couple’s car came in and parked very close to my spot. The owner of the spot backed their car out and tried to block the selfish car for me. Too late, they got it. After they got out from their car. I honked and rolled my window down. I shouted at them that was my spot. The wife told me it was theirs ( Akulka - Am I right?) and kept walking. Until now, I still want to punch them in their faces.
What would everyone think and do if it happens to you?
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Yes, you are. "Their" is possessive; therefore, you are right.
In this situation, it is acceptable in polite society to ram the car of the person who stole your spot.
Ah, but consequences, consequences.
As I get older, (and I am really old) I am beginning to think of such times as payoff for something I have done in the past. Sometimes I can even remember having done something like getting stuck in the wrong lane and stopping traffic while I wait for a chance to get into the right one. If someone does that to me, I can feel relieved that that debt is paid off. Like karma, AKulka. It still makes me mad, but I can get over it quicker that way.
Or use an old lipstick. Just smear it under thair door handles, so when they go to open their car door they don't see anything, just get lipstick all over. No permant damage to anyone.
I learned that one from my mom.
I would agree with Western Sage, but having never done anything wrong in my past, I cannot.
Seriously though, it's hard to sympathize because in this city parking isn't that big a problem.
But you know, I think Buddhism and Christianity probably agree on this one. It would be better to rise above the norm. I might pull up to the couple, roll down the window and say "I was waiting for that space, but apparently it meant a lot to you to have it, so I'm glad you got it. Have a nice day." It takes a lot of your energy to be mad at someone. I'll bet you have better uses for it.
And it might just encourage that other couple to do better. There's nothing like showing some altruism to inspire people to improve themselves.
Thank you for all of the suggestions. I think I love Uncle Matt's way the most. My only concern is I don't think my face would have a smile while I thank them. Anyway, I will remember it next time.
Unfortunately, I still want to kick their butts.
"...Anyway, I will remember it next time. Unfortunately, I still want to kick their butts."
I'm still laughing. I'm glad you joined our family.
I can attest to the fact that Stinky could kick some butt if she wanted
to. I seem to remember her throwing me around in the pool when I was 16 or so.
This topic has been in my mind quite a bit since I read your entries. I would like to think there is one right answer and the rest are wrong. But, you know, it just doesn't seem to work out that way in life.
Example 1: You have had a hard day. You have this problem in a parking lot. You want to do the right thing, so you speak as nicely to the people as you can. You have swallowed your anger in order to do so. You go home, and before long you find yourself embroiled in a big argument with your spouse. You both go to bed angry.
Example 2: You don't have a lot of confidence in yourself. You feel others have more power to have things their way than you do. You have this problem in a parking lot, and you just let it go.
Example 3: Your kids are in the car with you when you have this problem in a parking lot. You are mad. You roll down your window and give it to them with both barrels. They yell back, you are tempted to raise the finger to them, but you don't do it. After all, there are kids in the car.
Example 4: You have had a wonderful day. The world is your oyster (that means nothing is bothering you, to us old folks). You have this problem in a parking lot. Nothing can ruin your mood, so you just smile at the people and look for another place. You go home and when your spouse asks you "how was your day?" you say Great.
Thank you for entering your problem into the family blog, Stinky Homeless. As you can see, it really gave us something to think about. I think there are times when each of the answers offered would be the best one, presuming akulka spoke with her tongue tucked securely into her cheek.
Akulka, I know that you aren't a kid anymore. You might be stronger than me by now from your sport.
Anyway,I still believe that I can throw you in a pool and kick your butt again.
Western Sage, I really like your examples. They gave me a lot of thoughts about myself. I think the example number 2 suited me the most. It's possible that I might not have enough confidence in myself and believed in my strength or power I have.
I will try to do a good or right thing and be nice next time. It is not fair. All I could do is smile and thank them. If we compare this situation as a crime. It means we are encouraging those older couple to do the same or bigger scene, unless they get Uncle Matt's concept.
Anyway, I only want to complain, but I will do the right thing. Why? Because I am a very Goooood person.
What are you talking about, Gma? Tongue what now? You've lost me.
Cholada, rematch?
Also, thank you for acknowledging that I am no longer a kid. Please convince my mother of this.
If you are serious, akulka, I will answer you seriously. Tongue in cheek refers to saying something sardonically. Given your sense of humor (God love you for it!) you may well have been pulling my chain. If so, I will get you, girl!
Hey, Stinky,
Maybe even a really goooood girl could get away with the lipstick idea. After all, they didn't even say they were sorry.
No, I know what tongue in cheek means, I just didn't understand what you were saying I was being cynical about. I realize now you were referring to the post where I suggest ramming the offenders car. And yes, I was being sarcastic. Sorry, blond moment.
Apology accepted, akulka. Actually, whose car WOULD you suggest ramming?
Western Sage, I like the lipstick idea but I don't think I can do it. Good point about no sorry in the end. Age and experiences always tell something.
Akulka, sure for rematch. I only want to ask you one thing.If you get hurt, please do not cry and tell your mama and papa that it is me.
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