I like Humans a Little less Everyday...

[newchickgal]

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Wow, this sounds like something I recently said to my DH. I don't get it. I have noticed many times that cashiers are friendly to the people in front of me, and then they go to check me out and don't say anything - not even 'thank you'. I'm not paranoid, this has definitely happened many times to me. I just don't get it. I mean, I'm 5' 9" and not skinny but not huge, but not the prettiest person, but I don't think the ugliest person. I try to dress OK, but I'm not a fashionista. I don't understand.

I am a Psych Nurse, which I think is partly due to me not wanting to be around "mainstream" people. I don't know if this makes sense or not, but I'd seriously rather be around Schizophrenics then "regular people". I think I understand my patients more than I understand most other people!

My dream is to someday live somewhere rural where I don't have to leave my home more than once a week or so. I am very much an introvert, and I don't need all kinds of people to hang out with. I do, however, have one very good "animal" friend which understands me completely!!! She is into her horses, and I'm into my chickens!

I've had pretty much the same thing happen to me in a check out line at grocery stores. What I've been doing lately is to keep saying hello to the checker and when they finally look at me then I give them a smile. Usually, I think, they are just reacting to the stress that they are under, or still recovering from dealing with a --itchy customer. I guess forcing them to be nice is an attitude changer? I don't know, I'm still testing my theory.

 

[LittleChickenLady]

Every time I leave the house I regret it. The city my boyfriend and I live in isn't the greatest. Filled with disgusting people and is almost one big ghetto.

We always go to the store at about 3 am just to avoid people. Neither of us like being in public.

Well, one day we decided we really needed to go to the store, about the time people were getting off work. We walked in and immediately started talking about how everyone who was there was "white trash" and how we didn't like having to suffer by being in their presence. We turned the corner and sure enough, there was an older, important-looking man wearing a dress suit.

Never fails.

Of course we still don't like to shop while others are at the store as well, but we always look for men in suits before we start making jokes about people.

 

[Scoop]

Good gravy, I could go on and on about people's absolute rudeness when shopping. Every time I go out, and I mean EVERY time, there will be some fool blocking the aisle with a stupid cart or their body and you know that they see you, yet they just stand there without moving!!!

Or ya get 2 jabberjaws jawin away, yeah they turn and see ya, and then return to jabberjawin while continuing to block the aisle! Now when I see these situations I assume the people aren't going to move. Period. I've pretty much given up on people and socializing. I'd rather crawl back under my rock and enjoy the peace and quiet!

 

[ChickyLaura]

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OK, I kind of take back what I said before

I have a really good "animal" friend, and Scoop! You're a really nice lady! But almost everyone else (except my few friends, family, and most BYC'ers)

 

[schellie69]

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To those 'adults' who make those terrible comments, just turn and walk away from them without a word. They deserve nothing from you.

I do but my pain comes from seeing the hurt in my DD's eyes she knows she could have okay but because of brain damage caused by someone hitting her in head she now has to live this way forever. There is nothing I can do to make it better The whole family loves her she is just such a gentle and loving person, but I do see that all those mean things said to her has gotten to her. I sometimes really dislike the human race what gets me is these are adults that say these mean things. not kids most of the time kids and teenagers are really nice to her. Luckily she has a great church that knows how she is and loves and accepts her for who she. So she does have some great people. Thanks for nice words it does make things seem better.

 

[hollymh]

I walked across the street the other day to greet the parents of the child my kid was playing with and boy was it awkward!!! You would think I had a horn growing out of my forehead! Made me feel stupid for even being polite.

 

[wowmanacat]

For over two yrs I have spent the majority of my time at my house with my animals. I hate to go into town and do the running that need to be done, so I don't. Dh and I do it together on his day off and by the time we are back home I am ready for a stiff drink, a long bath and bed.

 

[Scoop]

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OK, I kind of take back what I said before

I have a really good "animal" friend, and Scoop! You're a really nice lady! But almost everyone else (except my few friends, family, and most BYC'ers)

Yeah, I think we're pretty much in the same boat. And hey, you aren't awful looking... for people to treat you negatively, huh! I say they are just jealous!!!

I have a friend that is insisting I need to socialize and meet new people. To heck with that! I like the ones I got and it's enough for me. I don't know why some people think they gotta keep on "adding" to their list of friends, like they are trying to top you or put more feathers in their cap. I don't want to deal with all that freakin drama.

 

[Britney]

I am totally a people person. I wouldn't know what to do with out the interaction. I must say that it is hard for me to step out of my circle and into another circle of people that are more different from me.

 

[GhostRider65]

OMG
I'm so not totally a crazy hermit wild woman like my children think..................seriously I thought I was the only person on this planet who hates shopping, running around, socializing, ect. I have my hubby my son at home my oldest son who's married and on his own with my first grandson here every other weekend, I have my critters and I'm as happy as a clam at high tide.
My children think I should get more friends, or be committed, I'm 45 and over the years I've had many many friends, most useless users, trouble makers, or snots. What the heck do I need that headache for. been there done that. I have a couple good friends who yack on the phone or visit me once in awhile and that's fine by me.
I like to stay home work in my garden, work with my horses, play with the dogs or cats or watch my chickies. See a sunset or sunrise, feel the wind in my face go for a putt on our bike, a horse back ride through the woods, cook out over a fire and sit around it till midnight watching it burn down yacking with the hubby or kids. I guess I'm easy to please. LOL Welcome to the insane stay at home club Love you all ............maybe we was cut from the same mold. Kim