I can walk, and I'm not usually in much of a hurry. It's just the decent thing to do.
But I don't get worked up over those who don't do what I do. I don't even really care when someone "illegally" parks in handicap spaces. If you believe you need a close spot, it's not my place to second-guess you.
Honestly, it bothers me more to see all those who park on the places with the yellow stripes saying "this is NOT a parking space". These areas are not government-mandated; they are designated by the property owner as places where he doesn't want you to park, for whatever reason. Probably so others can navigate the parking lot, judging by what I've seen. Yet, look at how many people basically spit in the property owner's face, saying "I'm too important to listen to you". I see it as self-important laziness- or worse. But, if that's how someone chooses to self-identify, I'll believe them.
The way I see it, decency is a choice. You either choose it, or it's probably not even on your radar. Selfishness and self-centeredness are capable of hiding the decent choices from just about anyone. "Laws" have atrophied most people's decency reflex. If it's "legal" or not gets used instead. Government is a crutch in more ways than one, and it weakens those who rely on it too much.
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I always laugh when I see people cruising slowly through a busy parking lot, looking for the absolute closet space to the building they can get. I believe they think it’s un-Amurrican to not get the closet space. Meanwhile, I’ve parked, had a nice brisk walk enjoying the fresh air, and am entering the building- and those dumb asses are STILL looking for a space!
ReplyDeleteSame goes for the lazy slobs who use drive through ordering windows. I’m in and out with my order- and those lazy slobs in their cars are STILL waiting in line. I always smile, point at my food, then point at them and laugh. They always have this dumbfounded look on their face. It’s priceless!
I'm the same way! I often park out where the lot is empty. No trouble pulling into the space, or out again. So much faster and easier. I will say that when I am dropping someone else off, I sometimes look for a close space, out of courtesy to them. (Or I drop them off by the door, park in the back 40, then wait for the "I'm at the door" text to go back and pick them up. But that involves driving up by the door again.)
DeleteAnd I despise drive-throughs. For that matter, I usually eat in the joint, because my food is warmer that way. Plus I can people watch. LOL.