Comments for Things I Have Thought of Carefully http://citizenwausau.com/cersion Not just another Citizen Wausau weblog Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:43:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on The Five Block Scourge of Wausau by Citizen Wausau » Blog Archive » Your Voice for Aug 19th http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/08/12/the-five-block-scourge-of-wausau/#comment-13 Citizen Wausau » Blog Archive » Your Voice for Aug 19th Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:23:33 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/08/12/the-five-block-scourge-of-wausau/#comment-13 [...] The “Things I Have Thought of Carefully” blog makes a triumphant return with a gripe about people opening their car doors into traffic.  [...] […] The “Things I Have Thought of Carefully” blog makes a triumphant return with a gripe about people opening their car doors into traffic.  […]

]]> Comment on The Five Block Scourge of Wausau by zeenawombat http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/08/12/the-five-block-scourge-of-wausau/#comment-12 zeenawombat Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:50:15 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/08/12/the-five-block-scourge-of-wausau/#comment-12 Coming here from a much larger metropolis, where traffic, congestion, long commutes are all the norm... this seems a non-issue to me, or at the very least something that one has to adjust to as a city grows. People who park on the street need to be mindful of oncoming traffic. That's just common sense. (or you might lose your car door!) Coming here from a much larger metropolis, where traffic, congestion, long commutes are all the norm… this seems a non-issue to me, or at the very least something that one has to adjust to as a city grows. People who park on the street need to be mindful of oncoming traffic. That’s just common sense. (or you might lose your car door!)

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by PackOne http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-11 PackOne Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:38:34 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-11 Tom, I agree it isn't a blanket problem, and maybe you are right that is more of a universal problem. Personally, I think it is more an issue of classes. I see most of complaints revolve around store clerks, gas station attendants, etc. No one has talked about the business mogul being rude at this point. I think if one is truly serious about changing the attitudes in Wisconsin or anywhere, start encouraging people to treat those behind the counter, working for next to nothing, with respect and dignity. For as many rude gas station workers as I see, there is equally as many rude customers. I think they are both directly related. It is a me first society, in which I am as guilty as the rest. Today, I will thank my attendant. Tom,

I agree it isn’t a blanket problem, and maybe you are right that is more of a universal problem. Personally, I think it is more an issue of classes. I see most of complaints revolve around store clerks, gas station attendants, etc. No one has talked about the business mogul being rude at this point. I think if one is truly serious about changing the attitudes in Wisconsin or anywhere, start encouraging people to treat those behind the counter, working for next to nothing, with respect and dignity. For as many rude gas station workers as I see, there is equally as many rude customers. I think they are both directly related. It is a me first society, in which I am as guilty as the rest. Today, I will thank my attendant.

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Dino Corvino http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-10 Dino Corvino Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:16:42 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-10 Thank you Cheryl for your kind words. We are trying to take the things we learned at Charm School to heart. I think that locals, in many ways, often react badly to what they think of as outsiders. Thank you Cheryl for your kind words. We are trying to take the things we learned at Charm School to heart.

I think that locals, in many ways, often react badly to what they think of as outsiders.

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Carefull Thinking http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-9 Carefull Thinking Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:42:07 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-9 dear mr. neal, i'm assuming we are all from wisconsin, and have spent a good deal of time here. its not just wisconsin, as you stated. i narrowed it down to wisconsin, because we are familiar with this state. humanity, as a whole, is currently sliding to the mindset of "this world owes me" to the point where sometimes they lash out. if you go back 10, 20, or even 30 years, you will notice a considerable nicer approach most people had towards others. these days, when i buy groceries, or simply filling up the gas in my car, most of the clerks behind the counter give such a strained and forced line of 'have a nice day' or 'thanks for shopping here' that its hardly believable. sure, i've run into people that genuinely mean that, but its so few and far between. dear mr. neal,
i’m assuming we are all from wisconsin, and have spent a good deal of time here. its not just wisconsin, as you stated. i narrowed it down to wisconsin, because we are familiar with this state. humanity, as a whole, is currently sliding to the mindset of “this world owes me” to the point where sometimes they lash out.
if you go back 10, 20, or even 30 years, you will notice a considerable nicer approach most people had towards others.
these days, when i buy groceries, or simply filling up the gas in my car, most of the clerks behind the counter give such a strained and forced line of ‘have a nice day’ or ‘thanks for shopping here’ that its hardly believable. sure, i’ve run into people that genuinely mean that, but its so few and far between.

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Tom Neal http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-8 Tom Neal Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:05:47 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-8 Dear "Careful" "Pack" and "Current" ... I can't deny the likely deterioration of humanity and civility. I just can't swallow that this is some sort of central Wisconsin thing (or all of WI for that matter). It's universal, if anything. But, I must say, I run into all sorts of very nice people, with manners, wit and charm ... even around here. Dear “Careful” “Pack” and “Current” …

I can’t deny the likely deterioration of humanity and civility. I just can’t swallow that this is some sort of central Wisconsin thing (or all of WI for that matter). It’s universal, if anything. But, I must say, I run into all sorts of very nice people, with manners, wit and charm … even around here.

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Currente Residente http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-7 Currente Residente Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:19:06 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-7 I was born in Wisconsin and have spent a good portion of my life here and I am ashamed to admit I have experienced scarily similar situations, even though it bruises my "Wisconsin Pride" a bit. Maybe its something in the water? I was born in Wisconsin and have spent a good portion of my life here and I am ashamed to admit I have experienced scarily similar situations, even though it bruises my “Wisconsin Pride” a bit. Maybe its something in the water?

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Anonymous http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-6 Anonymous Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:02:20 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-6 I think it is shallow, to put this out there, and then moderate comments. Afraid of what you might here? I think it is shallow, to put this out there, and then moderate comments. Afraid of what you might here?

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Carefull Thinking http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-5 Carefull Thinking Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:36:42 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-5 dear mr. neal, i have become accustomed to being treated sub-par. that experience was the so-called straw that broke the camel's back. it inspired me to write out about it, and i am starting to notice the moral decline of humanity. i am sick of how random people treat each other. maybe this story will inspire people to treat others with respect. dear mr. neal,
i have become accustomed to being treated sub-par. that experience was the so-called straw that broke the camel’s back. it inspired me to write out about it, and i am starting to notice the moral decline of humanity. i am sick of how random people treat each other. maybe this story will inspire people to treat others with respect.

]]> Comment on Wisconsin…. why? by Tom Neal http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-4 Tom Neal Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:23:29 +0000 http://citizenwausau.com/cersion/2008/06/11/hello-world/#comment-4 Respectfully, this seems a wee bit hyperbolic to me. I'm out and about as much as the next guy and, while it may not be a bleeding love fest out there, I also don't see this parade of horrors. People I see often tend to be insular, shy, even lacking in polish or pleasant manners ... but rarely do I encounter out-and-out belligerence. If little old Wisconsin seems this vicious to you, "Careful Thinking," then Chicago, New York or Pittsburgh just might eat you alive. When I do have a negative experience with a store attendant or pedestrian or vehicle driver, I'm not likely to pillory the whole city or state as a result. Just a bit over the top. Respectfully, this seems a wee bit hyperbolic to me. I’m out and about as much as the next guy and, while it may not be a bleeding love fest out there, I also don’t see this parade of horrors. People I see often tend to be insular, shy, even lacking in polish or pleasant manners … but rarely do I encounter out-and-out belligerence. If little old Wisconsin seems this vicious to you, “Careful Thinking,” then Chicago, New York or Pittsburgh just might eat you alive. When I do have a negative experience with a store attendant or pedestrian or vehicle driver, I’m not likely to pillory the whole city or state as a result. Just a bit over the top.

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