Pet Peeves: Parking
These are all examples of incivility, something we have no shortage of here in the U.S. — My favorite is riding as a passenger listening to the driver talk about needing more excise, then watching him or her circle the parking lot and hold up traffic waiting to park in a space as close as possible to the building they intend to enter. Walking is exercise. Try it. If you are in fair shape and without medical problems, why not park farther away and leave the closer spots to those who need them? — I tire watching drivers of large SUVs back their buses into spaces too tight. Now that’s holding up traffic. Attempt 1, Attempt 2, Attempt 3 . . . Reminds me of someone trying on pants two sizes too small. I’ve had my car dented twice by such drivers. — Don’t park in a handicapped space unless you or one of your passengers is handicapped. Despite what you think, the world doesn't revolve around you. Don't be so self-absorbed. — Don’t...