David

[Alis girls]

I had a bad day yesterday an sometimes think I'm in the wrong job. I spent an unpleasant 1/2 hour with a patient who proceeded to run down my colleagues and in the end I showed ihim the door - I am not at all assertive and hate confrontation but frankly I'd had enough. Whats happened to this country? Respect and generally being nice has gone out the window. I then on the way home in the car let an elderly lady cross with her stick to get her bus and the little oik behind me from the public school in Mummys car pipped me - after the morning I'd had I told him what I thought.

I am bascially a nice person and get on well with most of my patients and regularly get a hug from my old ladies but sometimes I despair. What I need I thought is some tales of people being nice and where better to find than Omlet. I came home and chatted to the girls yesterday and they made me feel better. Sorry to rant - off today so will hopefully be less stressed.

[Cinnamon]

people can be horribly rude.

90% of the customers I come across at work are really lovely,but that 10% are awful. Funnily its often the older Henley generation that are the rudest to us.

One 'nice man' refused to get his credit card back out of his wallet so I could check his signature,as 'he shops here all the time & everyone must know me' This was bellowed into my face...I called a manager

 

I have also witnessed some terrible behaviour on the roads while giving my daughter time driving my car before her test. People will do anything to get in front of a learner,however dangerous it is. I have seen so many examples of what I tell my daughter is how NOT to drive

[Space Chick]

You wanted some nice stories, so here are a few which have touched my heart this year:

 

The 18 year old man that sent a friend some Thorntons chocolates because she was having a hard time to cheer her up.

 

The 11 year old girl who gave up her birthday money because the Pakistan floods upset her so much as she thought of the children who were suffering.

 

The friend who dropped everything to help another friend in need.

 

The man who risked his own life to rescue a family from an explosion.

 

The thousands of people that donate bone marrow to people they don't even know despite the pain.

 

The hospice staff that showed incredible love and compassion when my Grandad was dying of lung cancer.

 

These are just a few examples that spring to mind. I like to think that most people are good and caring, it's just always the minority that spoil it for everyone. So chin up

[Chickendoodle]

Ricky Tomlinson who has donated £1,000,000 to Alder Hay Childrens Hospital

[Alis girls]

Thanks that made me smile and brought a tear to the eye of this hardened cynic. I love this forum so heartening and funny at the same time - I have laughed hysterically at times and felt like sobbing at others. Well done you lot - love ya

[Egluntyne]

Here is a story to warm us through on a cold night.

 

**Click**.

[Linda]

Yes, that does warm the heart, doesn't it. I've been to Sheffield a number of times and know what a friendly lot you are!

[Alis girls]

I ashamed to say I probably if I had been in that situation alone I might not have opened door to them not cos of hoods (my 6ft 14 yr old wears tham and his mates do) but because as a female on her own I may have felt worried - I know driving off is hardly likely its just personal safety. But a lovely story - I dont think young men especially realise how alarming it can be when when they tap on your car window as happened to me last week - after jumping about 6ft in the air the poor lad wanted directions and was so polite, I felt ashamed - but a few tar all the others with the same brush I am afraid to say.