tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post5268773699247745264..comments2024-01-07T01:32:31.208-07:00Comments on Cruisin' with Cricket: Advocating for LemonadeBecky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-10715627723963076512012-09-28T10:08:04.537-06:002012-09-28T10:08:04.537-06:00I would be thrilled to sit next to you and Cricket...I would be thrilled to sit next to you and Cricket on a flight! :)Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-32876184715094948362012-09-24T13:12:56.189-06:002012-09-24T13:12:56.189-06:00I agree there isn't much you can do. I work wi...I agree there isn't much you can do. I work with a service dog and have experienced similar encounters, often as I'm about to board an elevator: I get on, they quickly get off.<br /><br />If the person is afraid of dogs I think you have to look at it as their disability and respect it. As for her behavior, while it might stem from her acute fear, there is little excuse for her words or actions. All in all don't worry about it because it really wasn't about you or Cricket, it was about her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698445603454859506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-47719488081670179712012-09-24T08:41:20.213-06:002012-09-24T08:41:20.213-06:00Thanks SO much for your comments and wisdom!Thanks SO much for your comments and wisdom!Becky Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-31984270193984420512012-09-23T23:48:53.662-06:002012-09-23T23:48:53.662-06:00Sorry you had to deal with this, Becky. I have oc...Sorry you had to deal with this, Becky. I have occasionally come in contact with this rude "I Hate Dogs" type of person too, and I've found it's best to deal with the situation just as you did - Try to start a conversation which will hopefully lead them see that there are good dogs in the world too, and if they're not willing to participate then just let them be on their way. It's not your fault and it's definitely not Cricket's fault that this lady hates dogs, and by the way she behaved I'm sure nothing you could have said or did would have changed her mind. Some people will never understand that just because they've encountered one or more "bad" dogs, it doesn't mean that all dogs are bad. L^2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00116360024655645948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-18473345576497519772012-09-23T19:34:48.420-06:002012-09-23T19:34:48.420-06:00Gosh Becky, I'm sorry this happened to you. H...Gosh Becky, I'm sorry this happened to you. How awful. How can people behave in such a rude way? As always, you rise above difficulities with your head held high. You are an inspiration to us all.<br />Thank you my dear friend!3 labs 4 mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379899541866811195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-56126118989773730002012-09-23T17:54:34.033-06:002012-09-23T17:54:34.033-06:00Another messy one, Becky! I agree with William Pea...Another messy one, Becky! I agree with William Peace that such a remark aimed at an African American (or any other group traditionally discriminated against) would have caused outrage, as it should. If the woman on the plane was just plain rude &/or prejudiced against people with disabilities, then too bad, so sad. Get over it, lady. However, it is possible we have rudeness coupled with fear in this case - she may be afraid of dogs. Now, we all know Cricket wouldn't harm anyone, but if Rude Lady was fearful, then your explanation wouldn't help. That said, even if fearful, she was just plain nasty, and getting away from her was the best thing. Life's too short! :)Retired Duohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383548992836102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-62359224847418011862012-09-23T14:47:45.532-06:002012-09-23T14:47:45.532-06:00What would have happened if the passenger that tol...What would have happened if the passenger that told you I hate dogs said I will not sit next to a black person. There would be wide spread moral out rage. Her request would be considered a gross violation of civil rights legislation. Her request would surely be denied. I experienced something similar long ago. My first room mate in college took one look at me and said I will not room with a crippled guy. He was moved to another room. This took place in 1978. Both incidents are gross violations of civil rights legislation. Amazing to me bigots still abound. And worse, disability based prejudiced is not met with moral outrage. william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-66666814310162237232012-09-23T02:31:37.998-06:002012-09-23T02:31:37.998-06:00I think you handeled it in the best way that a sit...I think you handeled it in the best way that a situation like this can be. I can be a bit of a hot head sometimes and it's something that I have worked on over the years. But when I was younger and had my first rude experience with my puppies I got into a heated arguement. Something that I really shouldn't have done. Since I have bee working on not over reacting to any and all situations I have learned that the best way to deal with these rude and stubborn people with reguards to having a dog in public places is be polite, calm, and almost silent. They don't generally listen to what you have to say anyway because they're too stubborn to realize that they are being rude and, at times, insulting. Sometime you just have to be the bigger person and endure it. It's really sad to think of someone who goes through life with that much anger.Raiser Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290705558126751663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-19864954173020798572012-09-22T19:55:34.835-06:002012-09-22T19:55:34.835-06:00I think you handled this situation beautifully. Y...I think you handled this situation beautifully. You were polite, engaging and concerned for if, if in fact she had a bad experience with a dog. She missed out on a beautiful opportunity to see what loving, caring, and helpful we dogs can be. My MOM said she would pay extra for the opportunity to sit next to you and Cricket.<br />To answer your question- My MOM says she only hopes that she would have handled it as well as you did.<br />Blessings,<br />GooseGOOSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704121178870278185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-28197756828872345202012-09-22T19:29:54.033-06:002012-09-22T19:29:54.033-06:00WOW, what shockingly rude behavior on that lady...WOW, what shockingly rude behavior on that lady's part. And you, in true Becky fashion, handled it beautifully, and probably better than I could have. I undoubtedly believe that you did the right thing and only think you could have. Kudos to you for making lemonade out of lemons!Lisa and pupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475778692834656836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-80120050301752585592012-09-22T17:19:40.885-06:002012-09-22T17:19:40.885-06:00Agreed. I've been traveling a lot lately, and ...Agreed. I've been traveling a lot lately, and running into a number of people who are upset about having to step over me in order to get into their seats (I use a wheelchair; if I am sitting in the aisle seat I can't get up to let the other people in). A couple of weeks ago a lady stood in the aisle and went on and on about how inconsiderate this was of me, and if I couldn't get up to let the other people in, how was I going to get off the plane?<br /><br />The main thing I try to <b>not</b> do is fall into the trap of apologizing. I try to remain civil, as you did. About the only thing I could think of to do was to say, "Let's let the flight attendant resolve this," and ring the call button.Katjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146656003138371520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-69276102602985201282012-09-22T15:10:09.441-06:002012-09-22T15:10:09.441-06:00I believe you did the right thing. You tried to h...I believe you did the right thing. You tried to have a conversation with her and the choice she made was not to participate. How sad to go through life so angry, so full of hatred. How juvenile of her to take pictures and text to her friends. You know what, you are better not knowing her and it is her loss!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952908173966773292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-811318686827979312012-09-22T14:53:58.082-06:002012-09-22T14:53:58.082-06:00A difficult situation. I get the feeling that some...A difficult situation. I get the feeling that someone such as this woman would not "get it" even if you would have said something brilliant (which I am positive you would have). Although we like to think that it would be a great teachable moment to share and not give up on that person - I sometimes think that the best is do to nothing. In the end - it will be figured out for her, if she does not figure it on her own before then. All I think you can really do when the person is so hatred and stubborn ... is just pray for her, even though you may never know the final outcome - until it is your end. =) Elle Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506931705691712594noreply@blogger.com