I went to Kaiser Pharmacy earlier today. As expected the parking is always full. Most of the parking is a few feet away from the actual building (Not complaining I enjoy walking) as 60% near the entrance are devoted to the handicap parking. I dropped my prescription refill and was told it would be about 15 to 20 minute for it to complete. Instead of waiting in the waiting room, I opted to go back to my car and wait there for some quiet time, maybe read a few emails, do a little surfing on my handy dandy Blackberry and enjoy the beautiful sunny day in Roseville. A few minutes later, a knock on my window and an elderly man stands there gesturing me to roll my window down. I politely obliged and rolled my window down thinking he is probably lost and need help. So much for what I thought it would be.
Scenario:
Man: I've been waiting for a while now, when are you going to pull out?" (With a frustrated look on his face).
Me: Sorry Sir, I'm not leaving yet. I am waiting for my refill at the pharmacy (I always want to be courteous to everyone especially to older people)
Man: What?! This is a 60 minute parking space. You can't wait there!! You need to move!! (Getting more upset with me)
Me: Sir, I haven't been here for 60 minutes. It's only been 10 minutes.
Man: Can't you see the parking is <expletives> full?! I want you to move your car so I can <expletives> park my car and get on with my <expletives> business!! (His face turning red, possibly from blood rushing to his head out of anger)
Me: Sir, not to be rude but I have a right to park here too and it would be to your advantages to move along as you are holding up traffic now and possibly missing your opportunity to park at a better location. (Trying not to laugh and roll my eyes at him)
Man: You ungrateful <expletives>and more <expletives>!! (As he walks towards his car)
Now was it all worth it to get upset over a parking space. I don't think so. OK, he obviously was NOT having a good day and needed to unload all the frustration out. Whatever the reason(s) for his attitude, I think it would have best served him to take a deep breath and just relax. What's the sense in getting your blood pressure up? All it will do is burst a blood vessel.
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