Quote Originally Posted by daimengrui View Post
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.
I fully appreciate your viewpoint but I don't quite agree with it. However I do agree there are times your approach would be preferable. But the incident I cited certainly wasn't one of them. There was simply no telling when that young couple would end their show. For all we know, they were waiting for someone to stop them.

My own personal belief is, to be extreme about it, that some people do morph into creatures that no longer think or act like human beings (e.g. kidnappers who rape and kill their victims) and hence shouldn't be treated as such. Others, like the young couple, become desensitized, either because of lack of gray matter or poor upbringing, and simply need a jolt or two to learn their lesson.

I do agree we don't know enough about the young couple to determine whether they are really stupid or not. But their actions were downright stupid, to say the least. And the people reacted accordingly.

The thing is that most people in the line were stressed out by the unnecessary wait but were obviously relieved when the couple walked out. So sometimes doing something about a situation does lead to a less stressful life. Less dangerous? Perhaps not. But then, if we don't stand up for what we believe is right, it could be said we are not living but merely existing.