Consideration

What is it about being considerate that people don't understand these days? How have we become a population that is entirely self absorbed? Was it the media? or our parents? or life experiences?

I like to think I'm a pretty easy going person, but inconsiderate people really tick me off. Now I know I'm not perfect and that sometimes I try to look out for number one. But all the time? Give me a break! Take at home for instance... my mom "picks up my room... she wanted to clean it up for me to come home to" While i appreciate the thought. I absolutely cannot stand it! I was expecting things to be where I knew they were and it throws me off. If you want something done with my stuff, just ask me nicely and I'll move it. No questions asked. and yes, if it has been laying around for days then by all means stack it and put it somewhere obvious so I see it and know to put it away. But if you need to plug something in, and say my computer is plugged in by all means I'm not around so unplug it. But when you're done it would be CONSIDERATE of you to put it back. Tough concept? I think not. Oooh here's a good one. You walk into the apartment on the phone loudly, or with a friend and see me sitting on the couch watching TV. Consideration would be being quieter and taking it upstairs. Not carrying on as if you didn't see me, oh wait did i mention its not even your place? Lovely. Again this stuff is brain surgery right? Or taking an unimportant phone call when you have company. Or texting a lot with company. Not returning calls or texts, if you don't want to talk that's understandable, but please say that. Don't just ignore it.

RULES TO LIVE BY
If you empty it, Fill it.
If you move it, put it back.
If you make a mess, clean it up.
If you break it, admit it.
If you can't fix it, call someone who can.
If you borrow it, return it.
If you get it out, put it away.
If you sleep on it, make it up.
If you wear it, hang it up.
If you drop it, pick it up.
If you dirty it, wash it.
If you open it, close it.
If you turn it on, turn it off.
If it rings, answer it.
If its wilty, water it.
If you value it, take care of it..