Here is a social dilemma. When I am entering a food establishment, let's say Panera bread, and I open the door for someone and let them in, shouldn't it be common courtesy for them to let me go in front of them on line? This never happens. I lose my place in line to someone I was just nice to and I don't think that is nice. They did not return the favor. Rude or oblivious? Or perhaps, this kind of oblivion has become socially acceptable. Now, I go in first, and do the hold the door from my side, therefore maintaining my place in line. I also notice, there is an actual time limit on how long to hold the door for someone. I use the 3 Mississippi rule. Brooklyn kids know the 3 Mississippi rule. Anything longer than 3 Mississippi, you're on your own. SorryDon't get me started on driving etiquette. I let people cut in front of me all the time. I expect the thank you wave and am always angered when I don't get it. I even go as far as waving back when I get the thank you wave. Of course my courtesy ends at one car. If the second car tries to go, i turn into a lunatic. It would be a nicer world if we just paid attention to the world around us. I don't think oblivion is rudeness. That would be like a sin of omission. If we are truly judged by our sins of omission, then Hell will be very crowded.
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