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When will people learn
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Posted 10 months ago Today while talking to the cashier at the lottery window at my local store a neighbor walked up behind me and tapped me on the back I knew he was behind me when he did it but you would think that he would know better then to tap me on the back even if I know he is there I almost had put him on the ground but luckly stoped before i did. |
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| Posted 10 months ago I dunno. Switch to decaf? Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” |
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| Posted 10 months ago They do have medication to assist you. You may have some issues. |
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| Posted 10 months ago Almost did something like that at Walmart but since there were other people around I stopped myself. I was at checkout in my Police Explorer uniform and someone (that I don't know) brushed something with pressure across my back. Never found out what or who it was but no harm came from it so I let it go. Even the cashier was a little concerned when I told her I didn;t know who that was. If it wasn't for the customer next to me (and the fact we're not suppoesed to be in other places in uniform but I was in a hurry) I probably would have grabed the guy and asked what that was all about. |
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| Posted 10 months ago uncledennis: LOL !!!!! |
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| Posted 10 months ago This one time I almost judo chopped a little kid's arm off when he tried to hand me a glass of lemonade as I walked past his stand on the sidewalk *ooh something shiny* but I stopped just short and only ended up looking silly as I *hey that's a weird dog* yelled "Hi-ya" and assumed my fighting stance I mean the little bugger was lucky I have such *Who's phone is ringing?* well honed reflexes and was able to control my killer instincts his parents should know better than to let him panhandle his sugary concoctions in an area where high strung tactical ninjas are known to frequent *SQUIRREL!!!!!!*
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| Posted 10 months ago MH557 you may want to have your doc tweek your meds a bit. |
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| Posted 10 months ago mmmm says ...
I'm sure that'll be no problem as long as they wrap it in bacon! Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” |
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| Posted 10 months ago Elitegrey - Talking of unwanted 'friendly' tapping from behind in public places, consider alla dem women with good shapes. Babes have a LOT more to be hypervigilant about. So regarding quick reflexes and NOT putting jokers in the hospital...relax. Shake hands.
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| Posted 10 months ago Did he say something like, "It's my money and I want it now" or "What's the HOLD-UP."
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| Posted 10 months ago Here's my question that was implied by my first response: When will people learn that being on edge and ready to "take someone down" isn't something to brag about? If you are that on edge and ready, then it is your issue, not theirs--just as UD stated. Kudos for showing restraint, but the almost-took-his-head-off-why-eff-with-me attitude is not a desirable trait and wont win you any macho points (the jist of MH557's response--I think :) ). Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” |
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| Posted 10 months ago There are different categories of this phenomena.Those that "accidently touch you in uniform, those that just don't have the common sense to realize its a BAD idea and those who do it on purpose as a sporting/control issue. In my years I have this happen a thousand times. The basic one being the idiot good citizen who comes up behind me and puts their hand on my back to gain my attention instead of the tried and true method of merely saying "excuse me officer". They tend to need medical assistance. ""Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes"
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| Posted 10 months ago Entirely different scenario, SGT405. I would hope people would have more sense than to get all touchy-feely with an armed police officer--but according to you, that's not always the case. I didn't get from the OP's post that he/she was in uniform. Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” |
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| Posted 10 months ago Neither did I. |
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| Posted 10 months ago Ok. I ASSUMED they were in a uniform. Give me 2 demerits and send me home!! Everyone is a critic ""Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes"
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| Posted 10 months ago Howzabout a big hug? lol |
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| Posted 10 months ago MarlyB says ...
NO! I am extremely delicate and my feelings are hurt!!!!! ""Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes"
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| Posted 10 months ago Ok, Sgt., have a Hollywood Air Kiss!!
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| Posted 10 months ago At my age I have survived through MANY back taps,but never even considered or desired to put somebody on the ground for this.Guess I'm just odd. |
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| Posted 10 months ago no i wast in uniform but still dont go up behind people and tap them on back
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| Posted 10 months ago Sooooo.... I guess other people shouldn't tap you on the back? LOL..
"Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan
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| Posted 10 months ago Elite1grey says ...
Why not? Haven't you ever tapped someone on their back or shoulder to get their attention? lol "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan
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| Posted 10 months ago Elite1grey. I am curious if you are a police officer? If so I would recommend you speaking to a professional (it is okay with the doctor/patient relationship) To me this is not normal behavior. Also keep in mind someone may hand you your head some day. There is a variety of medications on the market to assist you. |
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| Posted 10 months ago I agree with uncledennis. You need to address that problem before it bites you on the rear. React aggressively and put down the seventy year old lady who simply wanted to reach the pack of skittles for her grandchild and you will learn the meaning of a really bad day. |
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| Posted 10 months ago I think i needed the airbase not have there employer appriciation day without letting people know then i woulnd not have been were i could hear all the explosions and machine gun fire
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| Posted 10 months ago People should never walk up behind people. |
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| Posted 10 months ago Elite1grey says ...
Amanda ;) |
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| Posted 10 months ago lanier38345 says ...
Sorry, I couldn't resist.. lol "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan
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| Posted 10 months ago lanier38345 says ...
If you're in line at the checkout, how could you not expect someone to walk up behind you? In fact isn't that what they should do, and you prolly walked up behind someone else to get line in the first place, I'd be upset if they just cut in front of me. |
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| Posted 10 months ago jimslim says ...
The Internet needs a sarcasm font. :) Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” |
