Respect and Common Decency

So after three strikes, I decided I had to rant about simple human respect and common decency. Let's define these terms for those uneducated folk:

Respect: deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment.

Decency: conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.

Strike 1: While waiting for my flight in Dallas I, as typical, made my way to the Admiral Club in Terminal C. I found a spot, grabbed a glass of OJ and a couple of mini muffins, pulled out my iPad and began to catch up with the morning blogs and news. Then, like a loud speaker, a gentleman sitting in the cluster of seats near me was on his phone talking business like he was in the privacy of his office. Really? Do you think everyone wants to know your business? How about a little tact and speaking in low voice? How about going somewhere more private to speak? How about dealing with this later? Unbelievable that people just think they own the place and bring everyone around them into their life. No thanks buddy! This conversation was not short either.

Strike 2: While enjoying a meal at one of my favorite BBQ small chains, Famous Dave's, I had to endure a guy who decided to not mute his phone and engage in a text conversation. We were both seated at the bar, and I can understand the need to find entertainment while dining alone. I have texted many times while sitting alone at dinner. But my phone is on VIBRATE. The loud "ding" doesn't go off for all to hear. In addition, this guys' volume was on MAX. Do you really think everyone at the restaurant wants to know when you receive a text message? How about turning sound off?

Strike 3: At the same meal, the other guy seated at the bar with me and text-boy above decided that burping out loud is acceptable. Really? Did your parents teach you any kind of manners? I think burping out loud in public is disgusting. Yes, at times it's unavoidable, but you can always keep it without sound. What makes you think everyone thinks burping is cool?  How about some class?

None of these people, in my opinion, had any respect for the others around them or have any type of human/common decency.

Seriously all, please think about those around you. It's NOT your world with everyone else being a visitor. It's a SHARED world where respect and common decency are appreciated.

That concludes my first Soapbox rant!