Egocentric Behavior and Poor Etiquette
by Sometimes people say the most unbelievable things. It’s quite shocking how egocentric some people really are. To the point where they say the most ridiculously selfish things. But they do make for humorous stories.
“I can give it to you.”
Of course. I should get the one that you already scuffed up because you were carrying it everywhere before it was unlocked. I should get the one that you broke. Yes, of course, because after everything I did to help you get this bloody thing, I should get the used and crappy one.
“That doesn’t make sense because I’m already getting an iPhone. It’s already been ordered and has been shipped. It’ll arrive soon.”
That same week, Apple announced the release of the new firmware which meant the new phones could not be unlocked and attempting to do so would render your iPhone a useless brick.
My iPhone had been shipped prior to that announcement so I knew that my phone would have the original firmware. My friend had unlocked my phone (including YouTube) and had been playing with it for a week.
The first time I went out with my boyfriend after getting my new unlocked iPhone, he said something along the lines of this.
“I think you should give me your new phone. You and your friend can take my phone, get the screen fixed and you can keep it.”
Of course, I said no. My view is this, if you can’t take care of the stuff I give you as a gift, I’m not about to get you another one or give you my own. He moaned about it for a few more days, but eventually he gave up.
And who says chivalry is dead?
But You Should Buy It So I Can Borrow It
It was May. The weather was fairly warm and people were starting to hang out at the beach and engage in all sorts of outdoor summer activities. A “friend” of mine called out of the blue. I didn’t really talk to this person much anymore but we were still surface friends.
“Can I ask a favor of you?”
“Sure. What’s up?”
“Would it be okay for me to borrow your volleyball gear next weekend?”
“What gear?”
“Oh, you know. Your volleyball, net, and lines.”
“I don’t have any of that stuff.”
“Really? But you play lots of volleyball. I thought you had your own stuff.”
“No. I usually just go on weekends when someone who has stuff invites me to play. During the weekdays, I play in the league.”
“Oh. So, how about this? You go out and buy all the gear so that I can borrow it every weekend during the summer.”
“What?! Why don’t you just buy it yourself if you’re planning on going out every weekend?”
“Well, you’re better at volleyball than me. You play competitive and I only play recreational. It would make more sense for you to buy it.”
“But I never need to have my own stuff. So why would I buy it?”
“So that I can borrow it.”
“What?!”
Needless to say, I didn’t buy the gear, and we’re surface friends that interact even less than before.
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