i can really relate to what your saying and feeling.
i have two thoughts on that. why give them the power to ruin your day or time or moment. it doesn't matter to them how you feel. only you give them that power. it is a waste of my time and energy to think and worry about what they have done to make me upset. it doesn't affect them at all.
the other thing i've learned is that people respond and react to life in different ways than i do. have you ever read anything about typologies. it helps me to understand people that are different from me if i can figure out their typology.
it's no excuse for rudness but who knows what is going on in their lives.
i get down about people like you describe and sometimes think well that's the way the world is, i should be more like them but i would never want that. i like the way i am. even if i can't bring some joy into their life i think about the people i do bring joy to by just a smile, a recognition. i love seeing the sweetness on a strangers face when i smile at them. there can be a real connection for an instant.
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