About a month ago I was talking to a friend of mine on the phone while waiting in the drive thru line at Starbucks. We were talking about something stupid, fantasy football, softball or poker, when I went ahead and placed my usual order of a Venti Mocha. I was still talking when I got to the window to pay and get my drink. I told him I had to go because, “I didn’t want to be that guy”.
We have all been in the store or the fast food chain were the person in front of us is yammering on the phone and paying no attention to the cashier. I personally think it is extremely rude and reeks of arrogance. I also get annoyed when people drive 10 mph below the speed limit. I hate when people keep their turn signals on. Another one is people coming to a complete stop at a 4 way stop when no one else is coming. Bottom line a lot of things irritate me and I have a comment for every single person weather they can hear me or not.
When this happens I try to remember what Jesus said about casting stones in John 8:7. Who am I to be upset at people for inconveniencing me. It is not my job to tell these people what they are doing wrong, when I have a whole list of things I could be gigged for by them. It is a constant struggle for me and some days I do a good job and other days I put together a menagerie of words that would make Bobby Knight blush, not to brag but I am creative with cuss words for some reason.
for me I think it helps me to feel better about myself to tell other, or think about, how poor they are doing at something.
great post
We all know you are “that guy” and that is why we love you.
Stuff pisses me off too and I can’t help. Just ask for forgiveness, pray about it and move on. Besides, there will always be some idiot who drives too slow or steals your parking spot at the store. Find out where they live and Toliet Paper the crap out of their yard. (Sorry Pete!!)
I’m with you Luke. There are certain things that drive me nuts as hard as I work at ignoring them.
um…one issue that grace struggles to cover are people who choose to wear the blue tooth gadget when they’re not driving. I understand it’s usage. Truly, I do…but seriously, what makes you robo-brother in the first place?
@ cathi. What I don’t get is there is a guy that wears a blue-tooth in church. Like he is going to take a call while the WaxyOne is talking!!!
hey brian didn’t you know, he has God on speed dial. You should sit next to him and ask him to put in a good word for you!
“Creative - Cuss Words”
interesting.
OK - you and my husband in a car together would equal disaster. Possibly the end of the world!
So you call Pete WaxyOne? Makes me wanta grab a q-tip and clean my ears.
one at a time stegall
what…???
This was an awesome post thanks! I do the same thing…glad I am not alone! =)
That’s right. As michael jackson said: if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change
Bummer. I stop completely at four-ways when no one else is there. Yeah, uh, like, it’s the law. I kinda think stop means, like, stop. That’s just me.
On the other hand, I want a bumper sticker that says “I’m from Indy. We go fast. Very fast. Even on straight roads.” or “I’m not tailgating, you’re just driving too close to my front bumper.” I can’t stand people that go past on the interstate at a bajillion miles an hour and then slow to five below the posted speed on surface roads. Arrgh!
When you fret about other peoples’ actions, you know, like, the ones you can’t control and bend to your will, no matter what? ~ you’re the one that’s wasting energy, not them.
Man, I wish I could love others like Jesus does.
Awesome post, I love it. Also love Venti Mocha’s.