Why are people rude even if you are just asking a simple question?
339191
Rudeness is in the eye of the beholder.  I don't think everyone who is rude, intends to be rude.  It depends on how sensitive the affected is.
947192
I have never answered a question of yours rudely so its not "every one" Its the same no matter which side you favor in this dynamic.I personally like to deal in facts with a respected link to my facts.Any time you use race related terms or rudeness to answer .Its takes aways some credibility from your question,no matter how legitimate it is.I was raised with good manners,and gained a debating skill,that I developed more fully in college.The problem with this forum is that most people are driven by emotion and not a quest for the truth.\nUnfortunately emotions don't always have good manners.
70813
because people post the same questions over and over with terrible grammar, while the rest of us try to make serious questions.\n\n"Why do people"\n\n\nThis question has been posted many times, use the search feature.\n\n"why people so rude"\n"why people so mean"
691841
I agree with you.  It actually makes me sad that people think it's cool to be rude, nasty and inconsiderate.  All we can do is keep having good manners ourselves and raise our kids to know the difference and do the right thing.  \nI've noticed that most people don't even seem to know the basic rules of talking to people, I sit and chat with this group of ladies while our kids are in a dance classes.  Everytime two people are talking, someone else interrupts.  Or I'll be talking to someone on the sidewalk, and someone else will just walk up and start talking to whichever one of us they know, they'll walk up and just start their own conversation and totally disregard the fact that two people were already talking.  I would never do that. If I'm walking by and see someone I know engaged in a conversation with someone else I will just wave as I walk by or lightly touch her back, I would never walk up and interrupt the conversatin and disregard the other person.  I could go on about the subject of rudeness for 10 pages, but I better not even get started on the other ways people are rude, like talking on a cell phone while out with friends, being loud in restaurants, and my pet peeve where I live, people who can't clean up after their dogs in our communal areas.
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I think it's the way you pose some of your questions. They come over as slightly aggresive and they are more like statements posed as questions. \nWhat you are doing is really not asking questions, but stating your opinion on matters. If you do not like people to be rude you, don't ask this questions/ make this statements, but try to make them more 'blank' i'will try to give you an example here.\nInstead of asking:'Can the USA be the real leader of the world with all this brutal acts of terrorism?'\nA more 'blank way'of asking it would be:\n"can the USA be the real leader of the world or do you think they commit brutal terrorist acts themselves?'\nThat way you would ask for opinions without imposing your view on others. It will be less offensive. So ithink if you chose your wording more careful, you won't be threatend or abused.\nOh, one more thing: if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!\nTiff
958673
An excellent question--you beat me to it.  I wonder the same thing.  I think it's because some people just want to say something critical or nasty.  One person's stupid question gives  another person a good laugh for the day.  If they think it's a stupid question they should just shut their piehole, don't you think?
938896
Unfortunately, as much as this type of forum is helpful, people feel comfortable to use it to vent their frustrations because it is anonymous and people know that they can get away with being rude, when normally, they would never be this way in a face to face conversation.  People who are rude for the sake of being rude on the Internet are cowards because they are aware that there are no ramifications for their actions.
357451
because some people are obnoxious and rude.
248046
because your viewpoints oppose theirs.\n\nand by voicing it out, they might be afraid that you can influence others into having the same mindset as you.\n\nAlso, there's definitely racism and elitism in every social level. so when you are supporting someone or something that this social level looks down on, they of course, feel that they have a right to be rude!
731696
why is everyone being so mean? \n\nyour nice :)
253911
I have been wondering the same thing. I am appalled at the rudeness, cruel and obnoxious answers. I feel if the answer can't give some constructive answer or be kind, then they should just skip the question. Some of the questions are asked by younger people who truly don't know some very simple things. Also, there are many people from foreign countries who do not have a full command of the English lanquage...just like i don't have full command of their lanquage. I almost stopped posting one day for so many answers I saw were rude and I thought,\nI don't want to be a part of this type of behavior for I found it to be such a "downer" for our human race. I will promise you this, I will never intentionally be obnoxious, rude or cruel on this site or anywhere else for that matter.
834064
I don't know why participants cannot be nice, polite & answer seriously without insulting others. You are right - there are plenty of rude questions & answers.
508760
Yes, people can be rude asses, but the trick is to act like you are just thrilled to answer to their every whim.  Before long you will actually enjoy knowing what they need before they need it and most people will tip well for that.  They really just want a friendly/efficient person to make their day a little better.  Just look back on how you like to be treated when out to eat and follow that.
936991
I agree that people are really too rude. I deal with the public at work, and people talk to me in ways they would never even talk to their worst enemies. I think a lot of it has to do with stress and frustration -- everyone thinks they're problem is the most important, most pressing in the world. And it is, to them. Just remember that no matter how rude other people are to you, the best thing you can do is dose them with kindness. Smile, speak softly and let them know that no matter what kind of crap they're dealing with, it's really not your fault.
902136
You keep your mouth shut. You don't want to be as rude as they are, do you?
1055916
You will find silly people all through life! People sometimes just have terrible dispositions, and I don't know why! I think that people on here know that you don't know them, and they will never truly have to explain why they act the way they do. Therefore, they can be as rude as they want, and no one will ever know it was them. I don't take the website too seriously, but I respect people, and give honest answers. It would be nice if everyone played fair, but that isn't likely. I hope you have a good day, and try to have fun!
739036
Hi, If they are asking a question that is rude, too personal, or asked to make you feel uncomfortable, simply say, "Why do you ask?"  It immediately puts them on the spot without making you look as offensive as them.  You will find they will stop doing that to you and I must admit, you will get a bit of satisfaction from seeing them uncomfortable.