Different folks

I feel very old fashioned right now. This is a rather odd thing, considering that I'm using an online journal to write about said feeling.

I don't like being insulted. I don't like being called names. I don't like to be physically hit as a joke, greeting, or just passing note of another persons presence. I most especially dislike being informed I have no right to dislike these things, or being told to "lighten the fuck up".

I am allowed to dislike certain behaviors as much as anyone else is. If other people feel that's not fair, then fine, I can understand that. I just wish people would keep in mind that even though I don't enjoy that sort of thing, I am still friends with those who act that way towards me and other people. Even if their behavior irritates me, I put up with it (though I admit to a knee-jerk threats of violence reaction to the "gag" hitting...I feel it's better than my old reaction of hitting back) because I still like the people doing it. Also, an annoying habit is just one small facet of a person as a whole.

It's just not a big deal, for goodness sake. I will never meet someone who doesn't do something that annoys me. I do things that annoy me. I live with myself, and I live with others. It's part of life.

Hey, do you really want to do something harmless that'll absolutely drive me batty, and still fit well with making me feel old fashioned? Chew with your mouth open. Can't stand it. It'll annoy the hell out of me, not hurt anybodies feelings, and be pleasantly rude without swearing, insults, or physical contact. And really, if we're going to be immature, why not go all out?