Monday, May 15, 2006

Too slow fast-food

Out of my way turtle!

Isn't it strange how easily we get stressed out in the fast-pace places?
If the Internet cable connection slows down - we get depressed.
If another vehicle is going slower (or faster) than us - we don't function at all.
If the fast food isn't ready before we even order - we get mad. MAD!
If we have to wait in line, then violence is just a matter of how much and how soon...

What does this have to do with self-defense? A lot actually.
Being in these situations put so much stress on our system that we may end up doing literally dangerous and stupid things towards other people.

And there's a simple solution: Breathe! Count to ten and just think about the consequences and options.

Story:
Florida -- A local McDonald's just couldn't serve the food up fast enough for one customer.
Authorities say a 27-year-old woman got angry Sunday night because her order was taking too long. So the woman walked around the counter.
Once there, authorities said, she punched and scratched a cashier at the store.
A day earlier, at a McDonald's in Ellenton, authorities say a man threw change at a manager. No arrest has been made in that case.

Source

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