8.02.2010

Standing in the Way of progress

Good day all,
Today I would like to bring forth a very significant issue that I have encountered quite heavily over the last few days. Initially looking at the problem, you might not think of it as a "big deal" but when you dig a little deeper, you'll see where this issue can grow and mature to catastrophic levels if not addressed immediately and properly.

The issue I speak of is people standing in the way - specifically drawers, cabinets, even the sink. Now it's not so much a problem if people need to use a item, or get to the sink to wash something off. The problem comes in to play when these same people are done using the sink, and continue to stand in front of it like there isn't a line of people waiting for the same thing.
The issue really is when I (or anyone for that matter) enter into a break room with limited time on my hands for a snack, coffee, or maybe even lunch, you, so callously and selfishly, want to remain in front of a very common item. You may be standing in front of the cups. You may be standing in front of the plasticware. The reasons, which I will address in a bit, aren't very important. The main issue is that you are standing in front of something.

Now, I understand, I was raised right. My mama always told me to say "excuse me", "please" & "thank you". I have no problem doing so either. But it really irks me to no-end when YOU KNOW that people may want to get to a particular item (say the microwave) and you just stand there with no regards for others time. That's rude if you ask me!

Now, you could be standing in that particular area for a reason. You might be involved in a conversation with someone else, using a similar item. You might be day dreaming, you might even be in a rush yourself and just want to finish the last bit of your health shake before you go back to your desk. All of these are understandable reasons. Believe it or not, I do not have a problem with them at all. Where my major concern comes in is when you deem it necessary to frown at (some times subconsciously) people trying to get by to use the microwave, or what-have-you. In addition to that, I find it even more bothersome when you repeat the offense, daily. Once every now and again, it could happen - BUT EVERY "FRAGLE-NAGLE" DAY?! Come oooonnnnn, that's just ridiculous.

Now, I have also been taught, don't complain about something unless you have a solution on how to fix the problem. Fortunately for all that are reading this, I do: I would like to take the concept of "Standing Room Only" to a new level. I would like to propose that just like business's have a "smoking section" (all MI are located out doors now) I suggest that we have a "Standing Section". Now it should be out of the way of commonly used items (see beginning of rant) but not necessarily next to the smoking section, not everyone that stands, smokes. If people want to smoke, they can go to the smoking section, light up and puff one real quick, and then come back over to the standing section. This is just a suggestion of one man, but I'm curious as to what it could lead to one day...
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