There's always time for praise too

yes, I am staying home. It is snowing and cold, so I am lucky not to have much to do outside.... second, my pets are snoring and sleeping all day, making me feel like at home....warm and happy...:)

Hi and thanks for the friend request..I'd be happy to!!! I like discussions like these because it seems that the fall of all civilizations began when courtesy, respect and an appreciation for others begins to dissolve. My mother was raised in England and was huge on manners...and common sense. She also said that; "Common sense is not so common" and much of what we are seeing today confirms that for me...as it appears to with you. It is good to hear from your experience that there are still many out there who do care and are aware enough to show a regard for others. Part of why we moved from Winnipeg with a population base of over 750,000 people to a rural community with less than 1,000 was to find a simpler, more respectful community...and that we did. Rural communities and those who live in them are still living with what many think are 'old school' standards. If that is the case I guess you and me are from that 'school' too. People do wait courteously in line, open doors for each other and usually say "please and thank you" as a way of life here. These kinds of pleasant exchanges didn't just happen today...but everyday...and that is why my hubs and me love the live we found away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Good topic my new friend! Raia

Hey Twin that was nice as I agree it does not happen that often anymore that is why I am glad I do not have to rely on public Transport but I couldn't anyway as I get Panic attacks on them Well the only thing that happened to me today is that Gissi nipped my Nose again and kept bouncing of my Leg because he wanted attention Is that something nice do you think in Gissi's eyes? Love you and miss you

My husband called me to tell my our daughter is in a bad mood. It was nice that he let me know that she doesn't have her umbrella. The good news is the rain has stopped, so she should stay dry anyway.

Boy this feels good to know that there are still respectful and honest people around. I be that made your day? I know it would ahve made mine. Whenever I draft a letter for my supervior's signature and she says well done and thank you it gives me a very warm feeling inside so I try to let people know as much as possible how much I appreciate them. Even the guy I am now dating sometimes I dont see or hear from him but I send him an email or a few lines to his school to let him know that I appreciate him and encourage him because I know that it is not an easy task to be studying and working. so he barely has time for me but when he sees me he tells me how he appreciates my being understanding and patient. Some say I am stupid but I guess if that is so I am just being me.

yea I have hard time with people cutting inline too. I cannot belive some people donot seem to acre they will just cut the line right infront of you and you become the one who has to say something and they seem to just ignore.

I didn`t get anywhere today but I get that often , now I am in a scooter and often can`t opern doors so whoever is there will take tha time and open it for me so yes I get alot of people helping me now , where as when I used a grocery cart to get out and about That was another story noone would help , mind you I looked as normal as the last person , so why would anyone help ... But I agree there are decent people out there , they are hard to find most times ... Thats the thing they are few and far between ...

That is so nice. I still live in a place where it is not uncommon for people to let you go ahead of them in the check out line if you have a few things and they have many. For the most part people say please, thank you, and excuse me. Not so much the kids anymore, but the adults do. I cannot think of any specific example right this moment, but it does happen.

Isn't that just like a ray of sunshine? We are always letting people ahead of us in the supermarket, especially if they just have a 1/2 gallone of ice cream and our cart is full, but in truth there have been times when all I had was a carton of ice cream and if I think hard on it I realize that nobody every volunteered that I should go ahead of them. That won't change my behavior or make me feel bad, but it does seem rather strange. With elevators it can be much like your street car situation, and I've never understood what people think they have to gain by trying to go in before the ones coming out can get out. It essentially makes everyone have to wait longer, including the me-first types. The nicest thing about my day was not having to commute. Tomorrow we will go out to do some shopping, perhaps, but not at rush hour. :-)