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Mind Coffee: Hey! Try showing some courtesy, you jerk

Black coffee in cup mug isolated on a white background
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You know what really ticks me off?

Well, a lot of things actually. It’s pretty easy to irritate me, although I’m trying to change really, I am.

But the most recent thing that got under my skin? Some folks’ complete lack of common courtesy.

Case in point:

At least 10 times in the past month, I have waved someone into traffic ahead of me when they were sitting in the turn lane or trying to get out of a gas station. And I got no wave, or even a raising of the index finger, as a thank-you sign.