Quote Originally Posted by architect View Post
Those two were not by any stretch of the imagination old or handicapped (except perhaps, intellectually). They were pretty much aware they were holding up the line but chose to take their time putting up a show. Obviously if it were an old person, I would have reacted differently.

I didn't raise my voice nor threatened them. I just offered my advice. What jolted them was the unanimous agreement of all the people waiting behind them. You should have seen the way they were stared at, especially by an old lady waiting in line.

And I certainly wished my kids were with me then. At least they would have seen first hand how people would react if they behave so inconsiderately.
What I was reacting to that was rude was the people who mentioned the word "tatanga tanga". I wasn't directing my criticism at you specifically but I'm speaking of the discourteous behavior that was elicited by your remark. Certainly the remark wasn't genuinely good intended as it sounded to me as a sarcasm towards the two nuisance customers. Though well deserved, it is not the correct response in situations like these.

Being called stupid is rude especially for a stranger who doesn't know your background. What I'm trying to point out is that if we act in a graceful and courteous manner sans the sarcasm and angst in life then we live less stressful and maybe less dangerous lives.