Ace Nova Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Honest question for the forum. First, I'll give you a little background as to why I'm asking.As some of you may know, I enjoy fine cigars. I recently ordered a fairly large quantity of them from an online store. I had them delivered today but I was at work. UPS just drops them off at my apartment's office when they can't deliver to my residence. The office emailed me, telling me that they had a package waiting for me there. Typically, I'm done work by 3 pm but it's summer season so it's insanely busy. I ended up working until about 5:45. We actually had a company "team" event...we were supposed to go bowling from 5 - 7....so most of the other reps were able to get there by 5ish....I was already running late, since I was held up at work. I called the office and asked them to leave the package outside because I knew their office closed at 6 pm. The lady said she wasn't allowed to do that but if I got there shortly after, I could knock on the door and someone would come give me the package. So I said, "Great, I should be there by 6:05!" (I live less than 10 minutes from my job). I figured I would get the package really quick then head out to the last part of my company's event. I rushed to get to the office so the lady wouldn't have to wait for me that long. I pull into the front of the office at 6:01 PM.....and I noticed a white SUV quickly pulling out, tearing out of the parking lot....and thought to myself, "No, she just didn't do what I think she did".I walk up to the office, knock on the door. No answer. Knock 3 or 4 more times. No answer. Yep, that was her that pulled out, obviously trying to avoid me so that she wouldn't have to wait until 6:05 pm.So my first reaction after getting back into my car was "What a bitch"....and then I thought to myself...no, I'm being too nice...so I shouted, "What a C-Word!"....I went out of my way to try to get there so that she wouldn't have to wait and she intentionally leaves work on time to avoid me. Like WTF. Not only that, I ended up getting detoured to my company event, by the time I got there, it was over. So did I overreact or was I justified in thinking this lady was a total bitch?And do you think you may overreact at times?Thanks for listening to my rant, btw. Edited July 1, 2014 by Kasanova King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 No, you didn't. She's a cunt. Then again, I'm an overreaction machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsys Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't think you "acted" at all. You just thought, and no, you didn't over do that either.I don't overreact typically. When really angry, I get almost overly calm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I don't think you "acted" at all. You just thought, and no, you didn't over do that either.I don't overreact typically. When really angry, I get almost overly calm.See, that's sort of what I'm getting act. I've been going through a rather pleasant, personal transformation of sorts. Over the last several years, I rarely overreact or even get angered that often. Not directly at people, anyway. I really surprised myself today when I thought it...and I'm pretty sure I even shouted it out in my car. I actually felt sort of guilty/let down in a sense....like I should of been above that.... Edited July 1, 2014 by Kasanova King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I never overreact, fuck you! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsys Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 No, you just vented when you yelled it. Better than being passive aggressive and yelling at some kid in the street when you're mad at that "c- word".I think overreacting would have been retaliating against her in some way other than voicing your frustration in a somewhat civil tone. Like calling her the c-word to her face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin White Duke Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I do overreact sometimes. Normally with a justifiable cause but I still consider I could have acted more calmed or differently. However, I think you're been too much of a gentleman here. I wouldn't feel guilty for calling her what she really is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you really got there at 6:01, I'd have half a mind to kick her in the fucking teeth. Of course I'd have the other half to talk to me off the ledge. But still. Fuck that noise man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you really got there at 6:01, I'd have half a mind to kick her in the fucking teeth. Of course I'd have the other half to talk to me off the ledge. But still. Fuck that noise man.Yeah, I pulled in at 6:01....by the time I was walking back to my car it was only 6:02....that's when I started to lose it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestilence Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 you should have kicked the door in, grabbed your shit and pissedon her desk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I would just laugh. I like see people acting like dicks. But I would also plot some kind of revenge. Like ordering and canceling orders for a week. send pizza delivery to her office so she has to pay for. prank calls. I could speak to Seymour Butts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Well, that was a bitch-move from that lady. If she didn't want to wait, she should've said that. But it's also possible that maybe something came up in her life and she needed to leave earlier. I overreact easily, but I don't usually do anything about it. I just vent in my mind. And it's probably a good thing I do that and not do anything stupid, cause a lot of times, when something happens (something like what happened to OP) there's usually some story or a good reason behind it. Like someone had an emergency and they had to go or do something. In those situations it's good that I don't start venting out on people. That would be awkward and/or douchey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 No, I rarely overreact. If anything I don't react enough- I'm an 'internal processor' so tend to keep everything under wraps. Overreacting really depends on the person- so for me any foul language would have been overreacting, but just using the C-word for you might have been. I think you've got your answer from the above posts though. Of course, with it all being relative, you are the only true judge of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yes i do...and sometimes on purpose just for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblefeet Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 "The lady said she wasn't allowed to do that but if I got there shortly after, I could knock on the door and someone would come give me the package. "That's your problem right there. It was not allowed, she shouldn't have told you to still come and collect it. She also didn't say she would be there to give it to you, but "someone". I personally wouldn't have bothered going after getting a response like that because of what ended up happening to you. My advice, don't get worked up and have a bit less faith in the human race (and postal workers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) So did I overreact or was I justified in thinking this lady was a total bitch?lol you were thinking that's just meanif i were you i'd come to her office today and tell her everything i was "thinking" about her yesterday. that's the least i would do. because if a person doesn't know how to behave with people she should work somewhere else well i definitely react when i see someone acts like an ass. i rarely think that i overreact. but when i do, i always apologise Edited July 1, 2014 by netcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've got a pretty long fuse and I'd like to think I'm quite reasonable but when I snap I go for the throat...I can't really half have words with somebody.Short answer is no, generally not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I hope the cigars were actually that fine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 and KK's clock isn't 20 minutes slow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 "The lady said she wasn't allowed to do that but if I got there shortly after, I could knock on the door and someone would come give me the package. "That's your problem right there. It was not allowed, she shouldn't have told you to still come and collect it. She also didn't say she would be there to give it to you, but "someone". I personally wouldn't have bothered going after getting a response like that because of what ended up happening to you. My advice, don't get worked up and have a bit less faith in the human race (and postal workers).Hmmm....yeah well it's not 1954 anymore. The world has kinda changed since then to the best of my knowledge. I think in this day and age if you actually WANT to have a job you kinda have to go over and above the call of duty. If that means leaving at 6:03 instead of 6:00 I don't think that's too much sacrifice to make. I started work at 8:30 this morning. My normal finishing time on a Tuesday evening is 7pm. I was stuck in a fitting with a customer until 7:28pm. I didn't turn around to my customer at 7:01pm and say "I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to do this anymore" and then walk out and leave. I stayed until my responsibilities were fulfilled and I even waited 10 minutes for the sole remaining colleague to finish so that she didn't have to be on her own and leave on her own. We left together. Personally, I'd rather go to sleep tonight knowing that I did the right thing by my customers and by my colleagues. No KK, I don't think you overreacted. Let me say it for you, she was a cunt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Did you get the cigars? Anyone who leaves work 4 minutes early is obviously a cunt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestilence Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 maybe while she was waiting for you she shit her pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 So did I overreact or was I justified in thinking this lady was a total bitch?And do you think you may overreact at times?My reaction would have been the same, so no, you didn't overreact at all. You don't tell someone you'll wait for them and then not give them the courtesy of actually waiting. It was just wrong, and combined with all the other little factors involved, you had a right to blow.I'm a bit sensitive, so yes, I do tend to overreact often. I've never been the kind of person who can hold things in and let them fester. I release immediately and then I move on. Not always the best way to handle things, but it is what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Anyone here think she might have simply forgot about KK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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