R.E.S.P.E.C.T. find out what it means to me.

I know we all "think" we are respectful individuals, but come on, you know that is NOT the case. For instance, when things aren't going your way, do you scuff and scowl or suck it up and act polite? I know a lot of people would call this "sucking up" but hey, sometimes it's better than to act like a brat and have people not respect you. Think about it. I know we all like to have our sarcasm and be our loud mouth self, Hey we are just being ourselves! However, if that "loud mouth" person is someone interrupting OUR quiet time or being obnoxious, well then it's just not cool. Remember, people are always around and ALWAYS watching you and your actions whether you think it's their business or not. There is a way to disagree politely, or when you believe you have been treated wrong, walk away, thank the person for their time and act like it was no big deal. They will either feel bad for being so rude, appreciate your ability to look past their rudeness (if they are having a bad day), or they won't care at all, but at least you were the bigger person. I get flax for being a suck up, but I don't have many people that outright hate me (that I know of) and I get a lot of what I want by just being nice and respecting people who require it. It really does take your further in life. So you can hold on to your attitude and possibly get what you want; or you can be nice and respectful and have people notice you. This isn't to say you have to AGREE but instead of doing the whole eye roll when someone is talking to you, you can say oh I see what you're saying, or state your opinion separately. I personally hate being around people who are out right rude all the time to everyone: servers, their boss, family members, friends: it is embarrassing because you just want to escape and pretend like you are not with them. Fortunately a lot of my friends know the difference and I understand venting or being annoyed at people, but being rude ALL the time is completely different. This is just a thought of mine, one of my favorite quotes is "Let us treat men and women well; treat them as if they were real. Perhaps they are." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Think about it. Eh, it's just what Liz wants.