How nice of you to stop by!

Yes, it seems the culprits are clueless…

Glad you enjoyed your visit.

Smiles,
Michele

Your post is a great reminder to everyone of how we “should” act. Unfortunately, however, it almost seems like those concienscious about it are the ones who take the time to stop and give it some thought. The culprits don’t get that we’re talking to them…or don’t care.

Great post!!

Most times, when we’re down and out, it makes us feel better to just take our mind off things and laugh, or even be the first to smile as you pass someone on the street (hey, it makes them feel better, too, when they smile back!).

Your welcome for stopping by your blog. Oh, you’re not over the edge, Julia, just understandably stressed out with all that’s going on right now. Who wouldn’t be?

What’s this?
“- my Muse was sighted impersonating Elvis at the Holiday Inn!”

You should be a comedian! ha!

Smiles and best wishes ;0)
Michele

If for just one day we would take a few seconds to think before we speak, act more kindly, and be just a little more thoughtful – maybe we’d all have a much better week.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. You’re right – I’m a little over the edge right now with trying to move. But – my Muse was sighted impersonating Elvis at the Holiday Inn! There’s hope!

blessings,
julia
julia ward – a BLINDING heart – a writer’s blog
http://www.ablindingheart.com

I feel for you, girl! I don’t know how you keep such a sweet attitude with all you have to put up with. It shows you have real character and a LOT of patience

I would have never considered sending you a rude email. I just can’t understand what freelance writers (or any rude people) are thinking.

You and Renie are very nice. I’m sure there are days that I could even be nicer, and extend myself yet even more.

I don’t know if chrochetti is a word either, and I forgot to look it up! But I like it, even if it isn’t a “real word” ha ha!

I agree, though, Amy. Sometimes it’s easier and less exhausting to just hit delete. I’ve done it myself, because sometimes there’s just nothing more we could say.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you visit again soon!

Smiles,
Michele

I honestly had no idea how rude people could be until I started write-from-home.com. Even as a paralegal working for and with a lot of very rude and ignorant people, I never encountered the rudeness I receive from freelance writers.

In general, I tend to think most of us could all be a little nicer. As Renie said about herself, I too try to be as nice as I can. I don’t know if chrochetti is a word, but I will have to look that up!

As far as treating rude people with kindness, I do believe it’s a good motto, but there are times when I run out of the energy to practice that one. Sometimes hitting “delete” is much easier.

I know, I can’t imagine what a writer, or anyone for that matter, would be thinking to hit send on a rude email.

I understand that you’d click delete. I’ve done the same thing myself. I’ve received some very rude and upsetting emails. I don’t know why… I have honestly had people email me and “bless me out” because they were upset at someone I knew! How crazy is that?

This is true. Everyone can have an “off day.” I mean, if someone we love passes away suddenly, or we’ve received devastating news of some kind, we might not be as “chipper” as usual, and I think that’s more than understandable.

I’m glad you liked my post, Mary, and look forward to you stopping back by soon ;0)

Smiles,
Michele

Awesome entry. Why would anyone want to even read a rude and aggressive person’s writing? I certainly wouldn’t. I would probably click “delete” quicker that the person could blink an eye. Not because I’m rude, but because I have no patience for others who act that way.

We can all have an off day, but it’s best to remember that what goes ’round comes ’round. There are a lot of rude people out there and it makes you wonder.

Loved your message. Keep up the good work.

Mary

What a pleasant surprise to find your extremely kind comment here!

I do try to be nice. My grandparents and parents always taught me “the Golden Rule–Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.” I don’t think it’s so hard. Be kind and kindness will come in return. And, those times that you don’t receive kindness, be kind anyway. That’s how I live my life.

As you said, “Perhaps treating the rude person with an extra dose of kindness might accomplish a positive change!”

Smiles,
Michele

P.S. I think crochetti is a fine word ;0)

Great advice, Michele. Loved tonights entry.

Renie