#which i capitalize for emphasis because ASSUMING PEOPLE ARE ASSHOLES IS TIRING

[lightkrets312]

There are two big rules I live by when going out into a space where there will probably be other people:

Treat others the way you'd want to treated.

Assume everyone will generally be (non-maliciously) dumber than you.

They have yet to fail me.

#my post #disclaimer: i am severely anxious and generally don't have a good opinion of myself #so my foundation for how other people act is 'everyone is going to be an idiot and drive/walk/talk/act as such' #is this a good opinion to have of oneself? fucking no. #is this a good opinion to have when driving in a city? fucking yes. absolutely. #it's also a good retail/social attitude to have for people in general when you COMBO WITH THE FIRST RULE. #which i capitalize for emphasis because ASSUMING PEOPLE ARE ASSHOLES IS TIRING #i too have missed the signs in stores. i too have gone to a card-only self checkout with cash. #people are just stupid and don't think. don't be rude where they can hear it. #work it light