Submitted by djdmed90 t3_zhtrba in washingtondc
Embarrassed_Bid_4970 t1_izohye4 wrote
The problem your having is that some people are assholes. I used to work for parking enforcement. So long as a citizen wasn't overly rude or disrespectful of me I'd do my best to help them navigate the complexities of the system. Whereas I had at least one coworker who fucking delighted in torturing people for no fucking reason other than she could (she's dead now, after suffering for a few years with a stroke, so karma is a bitch).
terpdx t1_izpxnoo wrote
You're right and OP is right with their "Edit 2" comment. People ARE assholes (anyone who's worked a retail/service job can attest), and this sub IS full of sanctimonious Redditors who claim moral superiority in one sentence and toss mud at you in the next.
What actually was said by OP is unknown - they could very well have asked if they were "all set" with that sarcastic attitude and tone I'm sure you've heard before - but we're supposed to give people the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.
treefitty350 t1_izomiva wrote
Citizen? You genuinely let parking enforcement go to your head lmfao
Embarrassed_Bid_4970 t1_izomtm3 wrote
Well calling them a customer doesn't feel right either. Basically it seemed like the most neutral term choice.
[deleted] t1_izorkm0 wrote
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invalidmail2000 t1_izou76g wrote
I mean that's what they are.....
treefitty350 t1_izousat wrote
So is a parking babysitter. Calling someone a citizen is some military authority wannabe shit a LOT of the time.
pymwp t1_izovt3x wrote
I think you may be confusing ‘citizen’ with ‘civilian.’
treefitty350 t1_izow1d2 wrote
Nope
invalidmail2000 t1_izp4u5h wrote
Nowhere is anyone's official title 'parking babysitter'
treefitty350 t1_izp6n9t wrote
Yeah I'll show respect to the parking lot army when they stop pretending they're powerful
invalidmail2000 t1_izp79s4 wrote
Honestly you should just show respect to everyone regardless of if it's reciprocated or not.
treefitty350 t1_izp9psr wrote
No, no you should not.
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