I prefer calling them by their names, my friends and as well as my co-workers. I add words "sir" and "madame or ma'am" in the beginning of their names as a sign of respect, of either or both age and stature. At times I just add them instinctively I don't know why, I just does. Perhaps that's just how I was raised, to be a respectful to others. Then again, it's more convenient to use a pronoun.
And there are other names that I used to call other people, At least in my circle and for reasons. And sometimes just for a jest. I would call one a girl, though he's a boy. Another time I would call a co-worker boss, because I'm irritated at their bossy attitude. And then there are people, that I'm most infuriated with, I'd call them, or just name them, derogatorily. But I don't bother myself with them. I keep the hate out of my system and that keeps me calm, for the most time that is.
Main point is, respect. I'm a hypocrite when it comes to this though. Sort of, I think. I like to jest around with people but the respect is there. Another thing is, when people outside my circle have no respect with my friends. I know that they have their own friends as well but hearing or seeing my friends getting disrespected boils my blood up. I hate and despise it when my friend is on the low side.
Here's the story though: a co-worker of mine calls a friend of mine with a derogatory name. My friend shrugs it off but I don't like hearing it. Even our shop owner doesn't talk to us like that. I couldn't do or say anything to this co-worker of mine since he's a relative of your shop owner. I already told this to our manager but I was told to ignore it. This co-worker of ours is in good term with most of us but the attitude though I am not fond of.
But whatever, perhaps this co-worker of ours is just like me, a person who likes to jest with people of his own circle. And it's unfortunate we're in it. Perhaps those around me is unfortunate as well. I don't know though. just a random thought.
No comments:
Post a Comment