I really dislike the loud music in stores and restaurants. Some of it is so loud, I get a headache. One of the religion-based thrift stores is very guilty of this. I often walk out before I'm finished shopping. And I avoid eating places that have loud music. Ryan's restaurant plays the oldies (50's & 60's) at a decent volume so I don't mind going there.

Common courtesy isn't common anymore. We have all become self-absorbed. We want it all and RIGHT NOW! Hang up the cell phone and place your order, pay the clerk, or discuss a problem. Getting nasty solves nothing!

If you are working with the public, concentrate on your job and be as polite as you can; no cell phones, conversations, reading, or ignoring customers. If that's too hard, you shouldn't be there.

I like to try to put myself in the other person's shoes. Even if I get stepped on occasionally.