Trials of an Elevator Operator

I've had many jobs in my life (many odd and peculiar ones too!), and there have been plenty of times when I've taken note of the way people act.  Sometimes I think, Wow, that's so kind.  I want to do that too! Other times I think, Wow, that's so rude, does the person realize it?
I don't want to be rude.  Love is not rude.  Today has been such a long day.  It was a beautiful day in Seattle, a Saturday, too, and it's nearly the middle of July.  Thousands of people rolled through the lines and onto the elevator where I attended to them for forty one seconds or so.  Here are some things I observed in my day (starting with the bus ride), work, grocery store, bus ride, and home. 

1.  FOR HEAVENS SAKE, give up your seat for the elderly and women with children.  There is nothing else that irritates me more than to see young buff men sitting while a woman with a child stands.  More often than not, I notice that young women stand up to give up their seats and not the young men.  Young men need to be more AWARE (get off your technology devices!) and CONSIDERATE.

2.  Pay attention to your kids.  When you have kids (I know I'm not a parent so I never feel like I have a warrant to judge) but common sense makes me feel like you should be aware of your kids especially in crowded, busy places like the Space Needle.  In other words, DON'T LET YOUR KIDS TOUCH THINGS THEY SHOULDN'T TOUCH!  (I had a young girl repeatedly push buttons after I told her not to please.  And it completely freaked out everyone in the elevator when it stopped in mid-air....)

3.  IT IS RUDE TO TALK OVER PEOPLE.

4.  When visiting another country, try to be aware that people are talking and saying things, even if it's not in  your language.  Remember that other people may be trying to hear even though you can't (or don't want to) understand. 

5.  IT'S NOT OKAY TO POINT!




Okay, maybe that was all a little negative and leaning heavily to the venting side, so I will include five positives I experienced from the world today.

1.  A friendly bus driver.  Some of them can be so cranky, but this one said Good Morning!
2.  A young boy asked me to please pat his head.  He wanted me to feel his soft hair.  He was so cute.
3.  A smile goes a long way!
4.  It's nice when people notice and say my name.
5.  It's really nice when people don't throw a big deal about being cut off next in line.  I love when people smile and say no problem.