Comments on: I'm Not A Fan of People

By: AFSister

AFSister — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:42:10 +0000

I hate the Atlanta airport…. and O'Hare. omg. they suck ass.

And you're right about being treated different in vs. out of uniform, but I think it's ok. When I see a man or woman in uniform, my respect level rises exponentially. I know that soldiers not on orders don't travel in uniform, and you just never know who you're blocking on the stairs, but I still think that men and women in uniform deserve the extra praise and respect.
If that PFC hadn't been in uniform, no one would have offered up their seat- you included. The uniform does matter.

By: SSgtJ

SSgtJ — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:22:24 +0000

Good point Donald. Certainly many of the passengers would be anxious, worried about time lines, hijackers, crowds, connections, etc. Makes since that some of them would be reacting poorly.

Seems that with CJ's self control he learned with his miltary training, he was able to prevent violence. Way to go CJ! Like Sue said, CJ, you don't hate people, but sometimes we might not like the way they act when they have a PTSD type flare up. Maybe we need to have more PTSD prevention training for civiliansso they can learn to act "civilized".

By: Donald Kalinowski

Donald Kalinowski — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:44:58 +0000

Let me give an explanation for airport behavior from the perspective of a 30+ year airline employee. I believe the majority of passenger are afraid of flying. They do it because it is the most convenient way or the only way to get there (especially in the US). They are on the edge already and have very little control over the situation. When a delay or such happens, the child comes out. I have tried many times to calm an upset passenger or solve a problem, only to be thwarted at every turn. Just watch Airline on A&E. My belief is knowledge is power, give information and they feel empowered.

By: sue05

sue05 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:58:14 +0000

Sorry CJ but I'm gonna have to side with those calling your title "BS" here. Maybe a bad day and some arrogant ignorant people in your way, coupled with a body that doesnt always want to cooperate by feeling up to par. But I have never met any one who is a better "people person" than you. Sorry you had such a bad day of it.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:25:42 +0000

Great post. It is a shame that many people do not treat others with respect, but it is good to know that most will go out of their way for people they know to be soldiers.

By: CJ

CJ — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:29:13 +0000

I was in slacks, loafers, and a button-up, collared dress shirt. No tie, but close.

By: SK

SK — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:49:26 +0000

CJ, now you know why I dress nicely when I travel. It may not be "right" but any time I shop or travel, I'm treated differently depending on how I look. Dash into a nice store wearing old jeans, tank top, and flip flops and I'm sometimes ignored. Go in with nicer clothes, face and hair done, and sales people trip all over themselves to wait on me. Same treatment at airports. And when dressed nicely, MEN come to my aid at every turn! They hold open doors, hold the elevator, help with my luggage, offer seats, etc. I really don't understand since I'm always pretty much the same, but it does seem to matter. *shrug*

As for you not liking people, I'm calling BS!
You just have bad days like all the rest of us

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:35:44 +0000

So sorry CJ that some people are so inconsiderate! Nothing makes me angry any quicker than someone acting so high and mighty like that. Glad that your trip was a safe one though !

By: Esoterik

Esoterik — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:19:51 +0000

You don't fool me CJ, you love people. It is an undeniable part of who you are and what you do.

It is just those individuals whose air reeks of having their heads packed into their nether regions for protracted periods that you harbor distaste for. Even those, I suspect you grace with your charity.

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:53:49 +0000

Actually, my impulse was to beat the uppity snot out of him, but I didn't have the time. A good elbow to the bridge of nose sounded good.