So, I got screamed at.

[kkay59]

I don't think anyone appreciates being yelled at. When it comes to older people, I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. I used to think they were just an old cranky person. Now I see there could be many reasons why they were cranky. Maybe they just lost their spouse, or their beloved pet. Maybe they cannot afford their meds, or food. Maybe they are trying to make it financially, and their not able to make ends meet. Most of all it sucks to get old. The aches and pains can make anyone cranky. They might be getting Alzheimers and think their life is over, as well as their mind. If this happened to me, I would say that vaping is not the same thing, and I appreciate their concern. Some of the old folks are just plain lonely. Maybe you would think I am old. I am 54. I am new to vaping myself. I know from what my father went through, that old age changes you. He was very independent when he was young. When he could no longer take care of himself, he became hard to deal with sometimes. So try to see things in a different light. There could have been a million reasons why this man went off like he did. He should not yell at people regardless. But at least you might see a few reasons, as to what might have caused the outburst.

 

[LMS62]

^^^^Most reasonable and well thought-out post I've seen in a while. I agree that the elderly man should not be yelling at people, but many senior citizens suffer from countless physical and mental health issues, to include varying degrees of dementia.

 

[dogluvr]

Amazes me how people get all up in my business with no invitation! I commend you on your ability to remain kind, you are a better woman than me.

 

[dogluvr]

RE: Good job holding your ground Captain Lady....

I was at the casino (smoking allowed) the other day....and at a machine with nobody on my side and couild see this guy on the other side of the bank of machines.....after a few vapes this guy stands up and yells at me "can't you blow your sig smoke upwards at least"......I said (holding up my Provari/Kayfun)...don't smoke, I vape nicotine....he looks at me in aww and says "smells like a fine cigar"...hmmm almost a compliment......I say "must be someone on your side".....he still looks at me in aww and sits down....

this is in a smoking allowed casino and I should have put him in his place but he was just a goober and I let it go....doh.....people

Moodyfisherman, goobers will always be goobers bless their little hearts. But I might have blown it in his face a little more to be sure he liked the cigar smell! LOL

 

[Strings]

See, I don't generally react well to being yelled at. Granted, I usually just smile in response:not my fault I scare people when I smile!

You can do that now, if you shop at Walmart. Everyone else does!

Actually ran into this at a Sprawlmart recently. In a bad mood, and 2 healthy-looking teens come riding down an aisle, acting like idiots. One asked me if I thought his ride was cool: told him "No. You look like a ........."