At my current job, I take the train to work every day. I've seen my share of crazy people (like men shouting about armageddon raining down upon us).
But there is one black woman who talks to herself and constantly uses the N-word loud enough for everyone to hear. I hadn't seen her in a while until yesterday and I accidentally sat near her. She got ticked off and called me a Japanese (N-word)!! Then she got up and moved away from me.
I considered going up to the conductor and telling him but I didn't think he would do anything.
What do you all think about matters like this? I've always just tried to ignore it.
2007-02-16 05:27:11 · 9 answers · asked by Danielle A 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes actually, good point about the mental illness. I thought about it yesterday while listening to her yell and I thought, I guess I can't do much with a person who is truly mentally ill.
But then I saw her carry on a normal conversation with a person for 15 minutes. One second she's talking to her bag and muttering curses at people, the next she's normal.
2007-02-16 05:33:54 · update #1
"Welcome to the world. It is not your right to not be offended."
What?? I don't have the right to be offended, since when? And I never said I was offended so you are jumping to conclusions there. I'm just asking how to deal with this properly. Is that so wrong?
2007-02-16 08:02:43 · update #2
The best thing to do is steer clear of them. If you sit next to her or even near her again, discreetly get up and change your seat. In the meantime, you can call your transit company and make a complaint. Keep the train number so you can be exact.
2007-02-16 05:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Apple21 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some years ago I used to catch the subway to work. Every once in a while, when I would step on the train, there was this woman who would yell that everybody on the train was going to hell. If it was an express train she would say that we were on an express train to hell. Who wants to hear that early in the morning. She would scare the s*** out of me sometimes with the sudden outburst, because I would not be all the way awoke yet. After a while I had heard that she passed away.
2007-02-16 06:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll ignore it too, or sometimes when they start a whole life story or whatever I'll sorta say 'yes' and 'sure' and nod at them as if I'm listening, that'll make the ranters happy. Fortunately there aren't any regulars on my commute, if that was the case I wouldn't encourage them, for I don't want them to seek me out so I have to listen to that every day! But if it's only for the one trip I can deal with it and often even sorta take part in their 'conversation'.
2007-02-16 15:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to drive a cab . . .I've dealt with the craziest of the crazy, from the comical to the homicidal (literally). When dealing with someone who has a mental illness, you can either be patient and say 'there but for the grace of God go I', or you can move away.
2007-02-16 06:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by MacLeod_73 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
specific and no. have been given careworn via some ladies on a bus. They needed me to sit down down next to them and asserting how i seem stable. A drug deal aswell. somebody have been given hit via the bus (no substantial harm). some annoying woman screaming on the bus driving force. no longer something different than that. I basically choose staring out the window as I wait to get to my stop.
2016-10-02 06:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
P.T. will subject you to many oddities of human nature-just like Jesus encountered in his many travels. Love tempered by compassion,concern and consideration for our fellow human being must be first and formost in our daily travails and encounters. Empathy for others can go a long way to help us walk in a brighter light.Compassion for those who are sick is the path to walk in this challenge.
2007-02-16 05:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by racer123 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ever NOT dealt with crazy people on public transportation?
2007-02-16 05:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Geico Caveman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the world. It is not your right to not be offended. I say, be happy that you are of sound mind. Be happy that you are not of an ignorant mindset, and go about your day.
2007-02-16 06:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by aZoomm 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its mental illness. ignore and dont take it to heart.
2007-02-16 05:31:04 · answer #9 · answered by dali333 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋