tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post1071840949169730657..comments2024-01-08T09:57:52.001-05:00Comments on Morgan and Lua: Common CourtesyMorgan and Luahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10196916017614757144noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-54794575225825421082011-02-18T12:47:18.385-05:002011-02-18T12:47:18.385-05:00In Montreal, I think it's similar... not as ba...In Montreal, I think it's similar... not as bad as NY, its not quite THAT busy... but there's a LOT of hussle and bustle at rush hour... Especially (and not to sound racist) this is a very multiracial city and some people grew up in other countries (like china) that are overpopulated and I think that pushing and shoving (like to get on the subway) is completely normal for them. I hear that even in Mexico they have people who's job it is to use soemthing to shove people into the subway so the doors close. That being said... in the morning, I'm rushing and people pushing me or not giving up a seat for someone who is holding a baby/pregnant/old... really GRINDS MY GEARS. I have no patience for those people and I just want to yell in their face "REALLY????"<br />So yes, when someone holds a door, picks something up for someone who dropped it... or even makes eye contact (in a friendly way) it definitely improves my day. And yup, it has the opposite effect when someone opens a door only enough for themself then squeezes through it when i'm directly behind them or if they run to get a seat before someone else can sit down... UGH.<br />One time I was on a bus and a double seat opened up. I tried to tell the lady who was sitting with her toddler on her lap to take the double seats and I would take her single in front. As she's about to get up, a guy squishes between us and sits on one of the double seats. I gave him an exasperated look, he gave me a "what, there's 2 seats, you can still sit down" look and the poor woman gave me a "don't worry about it" smile.<br />I didn't even want to sit beside the douche bag, I went and stood the whole damn bus ride, I was seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeething.<br />Longest comment ever? could be.<br />Have yourself a good weekend!Emilyhttp://www.emilyleclerc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-59453300469706082172011-02-17T21:01:02.828-05:002011-02-17T21:01:02.828-05:00It's just a simple matter of remembering that ...It's just a simple matter of remembering that every encounter with another human being is holy.<br /><br />I'm admiring your stair well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-58161890255116531322011-02-17T14:33:09.878-05:002011-02-17T14:33:09.878-05:00First of all: I love the necklace! Super tempted t...First of all: I love the necklace! Super tempted to buy it for myself.<br /><br />Second of all: I couldn't agree more. I remember when I lived in NY and would frequent a particular Duane Reade near my office. Every employee in the store looked homicidal, except for the store manager who was jovial and positive. He would always comment on my wasabi peas as I was buying them. It's funny that I still remember him, but I do. Being nice is appreciated and important.<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-19211746166675693772011-02-17T12:00:32.809-05:002011-02-17T12:00:32.809-05:00Love your boots and your necklace, amazing =) And ...Love your boots and your necklace, amazing =) And I know what you mean about the courtesy thing. At home I live in a very small place in the middle of nowhere and people are so much nice, just saying thank you, or hello when you pass them. But at uni it feels so different when people look the other way if you hold the door or something.<br />Anyway, I'm following you now =)<br />http://xrebelangelx.blogspot.com/Sian Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857620382949913766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-11395368290095253532011-02-17T07:39:05.813-05:002011-02-17T07:39:05.813-05:00I was in Brooklyn this weekend and couldn't ge...I was in Brooklyn this weekend and couldn't get over how tiny the health food store was that we went to. There had to be probably 15-20 people shopping, a couple strollers, kids running around...I was so overwhelmed I couldn't even find what I needed!Mikhailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515028993071544490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-47360214433894502362011-02-16T23:19:38.616-05:002011-02-16T23:19:38.616-05:00First of all, what a fabulous necklace!
I have su...First of all, what a fabulous necklace!<br /><br />I have such a hard time with the lack of eye contact and common courtesies in Chicago. I grew up in a place where everyone made eye contact and smiled at strangers and held open doors, so it's weird to be somewhere that people keep so much to themselves. I hope I never get used to it.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849953735750635138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-69155641241969494122011-02-16T22:50:58.549-05:002011-02-16T22:50:58.549-05:00This post is a wonderful reminder of the kindness ...This post is a wonderful reminder of the kindness of simple gestures. There is something different about moving to bigger cities that show an attitude change in a lot of people. I am glad you had a lovely grocery encounter. Beautiful necklace by the way...it suits you well.ashleynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348331038529843976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-72398612608802846532011-02-16T21:06:16.737-05:002011-02-16T21:06:16.737-05:00The necklace is a beaut!
And yes... darn common co...The necklace is a beaut!<br />And yes... darn common courtesy. say thank-you, hold doors, smile... it seems to be so hard. Ugh... and not giving an acknowledgement (even a tiny one) when you let someone in your lane. There's more... all the lack of manners around makes me want to avoid eye contact and slam doors. A vicious cycle this will be...jentinehttp://www.myedit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-57040152731625419102011-02-16T20:55:12.144-05:002011-02-16T20:55:12.144-05:00Let's start with that namesake necklace - it s...Let's start with that namesake necklace - it seems so perfect for your style. And I love the side braid. Now, onto the text - you know - I had a realization last week. I had some really shitty moments in the last week, and couldn't help but notice how nice strangers were to me (especially when they didn't need to be or it was above and beyond for them to be so nice). It started me wondering if I'm paying it forward to strangers. I think I need to start with just being more polite - always saying please and thank you and as you did, smile more at strangers. Then I'll take it from there. It seems like manners are easy to lose after years of living in a big city.Becca [Free Honey]https://www.blogger.com/profile/05702757062423348331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-91055619679964858212011-02-16T20:17:21.061-05:002011-02-16T20:17:21.061-05:00I could definitely follow your lead and make a poi...I could definitely follow your lead and make a point to smile rather than awkwardly glance away when someone looks my way although I must say life in Mexico has made me infinitely more friendly than I was living in a city. <br /><br />That necklace is gorgeous...much like a lady named Morgan we all know from this blog! ;)Santinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802400292584899246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-30811335909162407792011-02-16T19:44:43.135-05:002011-02-16T19:44:43.135-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061302054805983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-48873899773376695512011-02-16T19:44:42.607-05:002011-02-16T19:44:42.607-05:00My grocery store is just like that. And, last week...My grocery store is just like that. And, last week a lately spilt lentils all over my feet LOL. I love that you always have a story with your outfit posts. I truly love reading your posts and get so excited when you have new ones. XO!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061302054805983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-19221371643375853412011-02-16T18:48:23.865-05:002011-02-16T18:48:23.865-05:00You are a real New Yorker. Not the fakes. ;)You are a real New Yorker. Not the fakes. ;)sarahannnoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995650703360274929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-54624520080769826712011-02-16T18:36:43.004-05:002011-02-16T18:36:43.004-05:00it looks dreamy on you, but then, it was made for ...it looks dreamy on you, but then, it was made for you (LITERALLY), so it's no surprise, dearest! and aren't you just as sweet as a peach? holding doors & the like. it's amazing how a simple, friendly interaction like that can really make one's day.tree and kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586913678573358235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1187687059754544349.post-83645096147321992042011-02-16T18:22:23.310-05:002011-02-16T18:22:23.310-05:00It always makes me so happy to see people respecti...It always makes me so happy to see people respecting others while they're out. From what I understand, people in the midwest (where I'm from) tend to be more talkative to strangers and do things like hold the door and what-not. It's really nice! I do think that busy big cities usually have less common courtesy than small cities but every once in a while, people surprise you!Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.com