Don’t Patronize Insensitively

April 24th, 2008

While I was waiting for the ferry at the terminal a few minutes ago, I witnessed something very amusing. When I arrived at the terminal, there’s a group of students which I guess on a trip. A member of this group is a little man who is handicapped. Since they are at the door, I stood next to them because the door was about to open. While standing there an old Albanian woman went to the little man, tapped him on the shoulder and handed him a dollar bill. At first I thought maybe she was part of the group – the chaperon. But then the woman continued on her way past the group and the little man looked over his shoulder, awed and confused why the old woman gave her a dollar. I couldn’t hold myself so I grinned in front of his friends. They also were shocked and laughed at what happened.

It was amusing because the guy did not look like a beggar. He was sporting a Hollister Kids clothing. He himself smiled at what happened. I can’t believe someone really is that insensitive these days that they patronize people so easily. People should only give if they are asked because everyone has pride. I am generous, but I seldom give if I’m not asked. I will volunteer if I’m not asked, but I’d ask permission from the receiver before I give. I’m too considerate of others – not all.

On a side note, I miss the wife. So to her, I offer this verse from Ryan Adams:

And I was breathless on a Sunday morning
And I was speechless on a Sunday night
For a lack of better understanding
Felt like an engine that just didn’t need a tire
I see your face, I hear your voice
I touch the screen and wonder
And I been waiting for the sun to tell me
It’s just been sitting here, I don’t know why
If you could give me anything tonight
Just a wink, or even just a sigh
I’ll be okay…

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