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This rudeness you're speaking about happened to some friends of mine a few months ago at the grocery store. My friends (80's) were in line and because of PD in the case of the woman, her husband was unloading the cart, conversing with her as he went along. The young folks behind them began clearing their throats and making remarks about how late they were going to be getting home with their groceries..even complained their ice cream might melt before they got it paid for. He promptly stood up, turned around, smiled at them and said, "I'm sorry we're so slow, you see my wife has Parkinson's and it's very difficult for her to move or think quickly. Thanks so much for being patient with us. That's unusual. Most folks your age would become downright rude!" Boy, did that set them back on their ears!! They didn't know how to respond, but he said he never heard another peep out of them! Another time he said there was a similar incident at Wal-mart and this time he turned to the kids and chuckled.."You should see my wife and I when we're not taking SPEED!" Guess humor is necessary for everyone to get through situations in life that aren't necessarity funny! Just thought I'd share this with you. Have a nice day...oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY #3!! Dianne At 08:41 AM 11/12/96 -0500, you wrote: >> > >One of the hardest things I have had to get used to as a PWP is the rude >pushing and shoving of people who deem me to be "in their way". Being a >young-onset I usually don't look particularly handicapped, so folks just get >irate that I don't move fast enough. I would if I could :) > >On the other hand dealing with the insensitivity of others has caused me to >grow big antennae for people who need a helping hand. That can be a >two-edged sword tho....once I helped a lady with MS in the grocery parking >lot and she tongue lashed me the whole time because PWP's have better meds >than MS'ers do! > >Kathie Tollifson >[log in to unmask] > >