Nov 11 2010, 12:00 AM
QUOTE(teongpeng @ Nov 7 2010, 06:49 PM)
i used to think like you last time. i never let these ppl pass. but years of experience on the road later...i find that the reason for them trying to move into your lane isnt necessarily because they cant wait in line. Its more than likely because they arent familiar with the road. And sometimes...it might also be because they have an emergency.
As i grow more and more calm and understanding, i seldom stop ppl from changing into my lane. I start to apply the give and take outlook on the road. I learn to trust that majority of ppl arent asholes and if they need to cut queue, there must be a good reason for it. So what if some of these really are uneducated bustards...it wont affect your life one bit. There is vitue to erring on the side of caution. The passenger in the other car may be dying for all we know.
I like the way you think. Be optimistic and forgiving and you lift a heavy burden off your chest. As i grow more and more calm and understanding, i seldom stop ppl from changing into my lane. I start to apply the give and take outlook on the road. I learn to trust that majority of ppl arent asholes and if they need to cut queue, there must be a good reason for it. So what if some of these really are uneducated bustards...it wont affect your life one bit. There is vitue to erring on the side of caution. The passenger in the other car may be dying for all we know.
I agree with what some of our forumers say that it's a matter of civic-mindedness. It's akin to throwing rubbish by the road side. For kids, it would be the influence of their upbringing. However for those of us who have already passed that stage, I genuinely believe it boils down to the way we carry ourselves. Our attitude and principles towards day-to-day habits like this.
In terms of religion I have no comment. I still think it's more of an attitude problem rather than religious beliefs. I have seen people who can pray 7 days a week, but still argue with every person on the road over petty little things or squeeze discounts out of a poor vendor.
Personally whenever I encounter people who cut que, I just live and let live. There's no excuse to cut que especially those who "pretend" to look at what's up front. If you're courteous, you'll ask "oh, are you que-ing here?". Though I was abit angered when I saw two teenagers cut a que of 2000 people during the UniQlo opening last week.
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