dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most definetly never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

I put my hand up to say thanks... and I stop to let people out of junctions.. and I hold doors open for people :)

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most definetly never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

It's really easy to miss the Sheffield drivers' thank you though- usually one finger moves about an inch. It's still a thank you.

i think i will move!!!

Bye then, thanks for coming. :wave:

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

I do, honestly, letmego, (I'm in a Rover or on my bike) I'll give you a right cheery smile and a wave.

My fella is one of the most considerate drivers & also very well mannered overall. He always lets people ut at junctions, always raises is hand in gratitude if someone lets him by. He even stops the car in the middle of flowing traffic if he sees someone (usually kids) trying to cross the road at an awkward place. Yes we know they should use the crossing but he hates to think that they will try to cross & someone else won't be as considerate.
He always opens doors for everyone, always carries our shopping bags & gives everyone a lift home who comes to our home even if he's just done a 14 hour shift at work.

:huh: why is this in 2 threads :huh:

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

Thats sooo wrong, I always do a little wave and mouth 'thanks'

I always hold doors open too!

i didn't say everyone, did i?

I don't know about that. I always let people out and thank others if they let me out. What I find amusing is that men almost always let me out, but women almost never do. They just look straight ahead and pretend they haven't seen me. when going through a door I always check behind me and hold the door for anyone behind me.

I always hold doors open too!

Only to let the riff-raff out though.:)

Rather an ironically rude retort there, Ian?!

Not really noticed a lot of bad manners in Sheffield - certainly no more than other places I've lived and less than most.

As for the acknowledging whilst driving, I'd rather some people kept both hands on the wheel, going by their driving. ;)

Seriously, though, as for letting people in to traffic, again, seen it worse elsewhere. Also, there are times and places where I don't let people in when driving because they've tried to be smart-arses and driven along a bus lane in teh morning rush hour or something similar, then assume that someone will be soft enough to let 'em in. I like to make them sweat. :)

And I alsways hold doors, stand up for pregnant women or older people on busses (or anyone who looks like they might appreciate a seat), say excuse me and thank you, etc.

i didn't say everyone, did i?

When you said 'Why is sheffield full of rude people', I'd say full from the general definition means everyone!

I was always told that to insult my hosts was the worst thing to do.

There’s a fair few on the forum!

I put my hand up to say thanks... and I stop to let people out of junctions.. and I hold doors open for people :)

I’m Sheffield-born and always hold doors open — but only for colleagues to kick people out!

i only acknowledge it if it wasn't my right o fway. if the oncoming car has to stop becausecars are parked on his side then i dont usually acknowledge them. they aren't doing me afavour just abiding by the rules of the road.
if they let me in front, or of a junction then i will nod or signal my thanks.

I'm not originally from Sheffield, having moved here 5 years ago, and the population of Sheffield is by far, the friendliest community I have ever had the pleasure to live within.

Additionally, I drive about the country quite alot and think that the driving manners around here are probably better than else where in the country

i only acknowledge it if it wasn't my right o fway. if the oncoming car has to stop becausecars are parked on his side then i dont usually acknowledge them. they aren't doing me afavour just abiding by the rules of the road.
if they let me in front, or of a junction then i will nod or signal my thanks.

well that is a bit rude. If someone has stopped to let you by it wouldn't hurt to give a cheery little wave would it?

why is it rude.
they arent doin me a favour they are obliged to stop. its even worse when they give u the look of death for holding them up.

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!

I hate it when someone starts 2 threads with the same subject. Isnt that a bit rude?:loopy:

its not sheffield - its people generally thats got worse
i wish people would STOP generalising, you CANT tar a whole people exactly the same, everybodys different

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!

I think you seriously at risk of generalising far too much here.

I drive to work every day across the city and I am very courteous to people who let me out of junctions, and I expect the same response when I do the same for others. When I dont get a response to say thank you, its really annoying.

However, having said that, it must be no more than ten per cent of drivers who are rude and give no response, no more than that at all. So please dont tar all of us with same brush. Sheffield is a friendly place. If you drove in London, you will find that often nobody says thank you at all - and thats not a silly generalisation - its a fact!

funnny that i have worked in london for 5 years and bar most taxi drivers are really sound. sorry bibble you are wrong!!!! hehe

Totally disagree, I think Sheffield Drivers are very couteous and polite when giving them the right of way. I dont include drivers from Fullwood and Dore area in that assesment. I travel around the country and find that manners are in shorter supply the further I get away from Sheffield

funnny that i have worked in london for 5 years and bar most taxi drivers are really sound. sorry bibble you are wrong!!!! hehe

So you realy think drivers in London are more polite than in Sheffield??

really not realy, anyway sure, when i came to uni here i thought people where really cool, however since moving back i realise that a majority dont have manners....sorry

everybodys different

Isn't that a bit of a generalisation? :P

Speak for yourself, I'm exactly the same!... :help:

sorry bibble i was being rude there

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!

I thought that if someone actually has their foot on a zebra crossing that drivers are obliged to stop - or am I missing something here :suspect:

I'll thank a driver who stops to let me cross when it's his/her right of way but if I'm on a zebra crossing then it's my right of way. I don't think I've ever been thanked by a driver for not putting my foot on a crossing & allowing them to carry on driving. V inconsiderate now I come to think of it!

:huh: why is this in 2 threads :huh:

It's not anymore :)

i spend a lot of my working day driving around sheffield-from stocksbridge to beighton,and on the whole i think most people are courteous. There are always some who are ignorant and rude and,i have to say,it really does p**s me off. Ianbenjis-have you had a paticularly bad day? We're all allowed a good rant,and SF is a good place to do it!! :D

funnny that i have worked in london for 5 years and bar most taxi drivers are really sound. sorry bibble you are wrong!!!! hehe

You've lived in London and you really think Sheffielders are rude??????? I lived down there for 15 years and still visit frequently - Sheffielders are much more friendly and civil than Londoners.

sian, its when they walk across without looking, i know the law i was an ex traffic officer

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!

Probably because you're supposed to stop. Mind you, there are a hell of a lot of drivers in Sheffield who don't give a damn about zebra crossings. :mad:

Most drivers are polite here - I find more people let you out of junctions than in most other places. Also people will always stop and help with directions/offer you the time if you stop and ask them. Shop assistants are good, not stuck up and like a chat. I've noticed that if you say bump into a kid or a chav they look surly for a moment (as I would ;))but as soon as you say "sorry" their faces brighten up and they're all nice with you - probably used to people being horrible to them all the time rather than polite!

The only bad thing is I notice far more miserable people in Sheffield than in most other places! :(

ok sheffield is ace, iam wrong, people hit and run my car for my benefit and i have my stereo knicked for my benefit too, 3 cheers for sheffield

sorry bibble i was being rude there

Yeah, just a tad, considering it was a typo. I could remind you to start your sentences with a capital letter, but I wouldn't stoop that low.

Anyway, apology accepted.

ok sheffield is ace, iam wrong, people hit and run my car for my benefit and i have my stereo knicked for my benefit too...
Which, of course, doesn't happen anywhere else in the country... :roll: .

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!


you have to stop its their right of way, not yours.

what next you'll want appreciation for the correct use of your indicators.

no because sheff has 3 times the car crime rate than the rest of the country

really not realy, anyway sure, when i came to uni here i thought people where really cool, however since moving back i realise that a majority dont have manners....sorry

'were' not 'where' lol ...

Generalisation is a bad thing ... usually the ill mannered people come from outside these hallowed boundaries ... Sheffield people are noted far and wide for their bonhomie and having the milk of human kindness flowing from their very pores :D

willman, get a grip

sian, its when they walk across without looking, i know the law i was an ex traffic officer

Really? You should definitely know better when it comes to understanding rights of way then :)

'were' not 'where' lol ...



lol:thumbsup:

look this zebra crossing thing, people need to look before walking out correct? well what i am saying is kids and worse adults just walk or run across without looking, therefore if travelling at 30 mph and 10m for crossing and someone runs out, who is at fault? remember look and listen, not just run and hope

bibble come on, i said sorry, are u a pitbull on my ass

no because sheff has 3 times the car crime rate than the rest of the country
Both Nottingham and Manchester have a higher rate of car crime than Sheffield. Source here (www.reform.co.uk/filestore/pdf/Urban%20crime%20rankings,%20Reform,%202006.pdf). It's a pdf file, so don't click unless you want to download the pdf.

sian, u should revise your knowledge, have you hear of triangulation?

Although it is common sense to look before you cross a zebra crossing, it is also the responsibility of the car driver to watch out for people near such crossings and slow down in case anyone is about to cross the road.

yikes 2 places so 3rd worse then

willman, get a grip

I am pretty sure mate that there are a lot of people posting on this thread that are thinking you might want to do the same.

If you really hate the place that much, why are you staying? You mention you may move away? So far you have not had one single good word to say about the place.

I decided to stay here after being a student here over twenty years ago. I still dont regret it. The people here are friendly and have time for you. I originally come from Leeds (sorry!), a city that is now doing and looking really well. I still wouldnt want to leave Sheff to go back there.

Whats keeping you in this self-inflicted hell hole the rest of us call a good home?:confused:

yikes 2 places so 3rd worse then
Indeed. But not the worst, as you implied.

sian, u should revise your knowledge, have you hear of triangulation?

I'll make sure I revise it when I see my bro-in-law (who happens to be a D.I.) tmw :)

I've nothing too bad to say about sheffield's drivers, I don't think they are particularly rude.

However, I've just finished work and feel really miserable. I work in a shop, I say hello to people when they approach me, and please and thank you, can I get you anything else and shall I pack your bag, all the normal polite things that you say....and tonight I was lucky if i got a grunt or eye contact in return...maybe the people of Sheffield have just had a bad weekend???:suspect:

yikes 2 places so 3rd worse then


Eh? :confused:

Indeed. But not the worst, as you implied.

Ah-now i understand :thumbsup:

the m1 and peak district is good. i also like living in dore thanks

sian, d.i, hope he enjoyed his osprey exams too,p.s. i was a superintendent

sian, d.i, hope he enjoyed his osprey exams too,p.s. i was a superintendent

Not with that standard of grammar, spelling & punctuation you weren't :hihi:

I love the stench of troll on warm summer nights...

sian, d.i, hope he enjoyed his osprey exams too,p.s. i was a superintendent

Wow-i didnt know there were superintendant traffic wardens :o ;)

lol its sunday got to have a drink havent u

sian, if it ofends delete thread

offends.....sorry

offends.....sorry

You can just edit your posts by clicking the edit button ... you don't have to post again just to correct a typo :rolleyes:

ok thanks, havent posted 1714 times, my mistake, please dont run me over or something

ok thanks, havent posted 1714 times, my mistake, please dont run me over or something

So ianbenjis, to return to the original point of the thread; Sheffield isn't full of rude people. There are some, but most aren't. Have you anything else to add?

ok thanks, havent posted 1714 times, my mistake, please dont run me over or something

Well I might, just don't step out on a zebra crossing in front on me tomorrow morning ... :hihi:

So ianbenjis, to return to the original point of the thread; Sheffield isn't full of rude people. There are some, but most aren't. ?

Apart from the original poster of course ....:hihi:

i give up. sheffield is best at everything ok

i give up. sheffield is best at everything ok

Well said.

Can we close this thread now?:D

well no point in talking about something most are blind of seeing is there

well no point in talking about something most are blind of seeing is there

Nope :thumbsup:

lol.......

Ah now - I don't think anyone's been offended Ian (unless of course it's by the idea that you thought we might take you seriously ;) )

I was born & brought up in the South East - about an hour away from London - & moved to Sheffield three and a half years ago now. I fell in love with Sheffield instantly (I had been going to move to the Nottingham area but on visiting friends in Sheffield I knew this was the place for me). On the whole I find people here more friendly and helpful and I always feels safe in the city centre - even in the early hours at a weekend.

My sister was horrified initially when I let slip I was catching the bus home at midnight. (Not something you do in Essex after dark let alone midnight). She stopped ranting at me when I explained that although I'd been on a bus full of people rather the worse for wear they'd all been pensioners & had led the bus (the driver included) in a rousing chorus of 'Kathleen I love you'.

Class! & only in Sheffield...

i give up. sheffield is best at everything ok

Is this your first ever attempt at trolling? You're really bad at it. :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

i give up. sheffield is best at everything ok

Accepting defeat gracefully, I like that in a person :D

I'd been on a bus full of people rather the worse for wear they'd all been pensioners & had led the bus (the driver included) in a rousing chorus of 'Kathleen I love you'.

Class! & only in Sheffield...

This is maybe deserving of a thread of its own, but in the days of the 'whistle buses', communal singing on the way home was a regular feature of a night out in town.

I have fond memories of being conducted in a performance of Jerusalem on the 60 to Broomhill, and more recently on the 76 to Woodseats participating in a call & response of The House of the Rising Sun!

(What's it been?)

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

if you think sheffield is bad dont you EVER come to hull or you will have a nervous breakdown, i try and work as often as possible in sheffield as a market researcher as i can do twice as many surveys there as i can in my home town hull....where people invented the words....RUDE, ARROGANT,IGGNORANT,CLOSED MINDED,ECT...not all of them..it just seems that way at times......

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!
Yeh, move down south and see the difference.

See you back shortly after that then :)

excuse me could I possible bother you for your purse and your husbands wallet if it's lying around here anywhere.

if you think sheffield is bad dont you EVER come to hull or you will have a nervous breakdown, i try and work as often as possible in sheffield as a market researcher as i can do twice as many surveys there as i can in my home town hull....where people invented the words....RUDE, ARROGANT,IGGNORANT,CLOSED MINDED,ECT...not all of them..it just seems that way at times......
I lived in Hull for years and found them to be great people, especially down Hessle Road. They are tough guys and you have to approach them in the right fashion.
Like Sheffielders used to be, and still are I hope!

i agree with the thread starter,
i hate having to drive around sheffield. my dad got called every name under the sun the other day cus he was driving around a roundabout and a stupid rude woman thought he should actually stop his car to let her go first, he had right of way and you shouldn't stop on roundabouts anyway.
the worst thing is that most of the abuse i get is from women. i would love to see how they would react if someone actually stopped.
well one day they will pick on the wrong person, just hope i am there to watch!!!!

i wish people would STOP generalising


I thought that's what this forum did best

look this zebra crossing thing, people need to look before walking out correct? well what i am saying is kids and worse adults just walk or run across without looking, therefore if travelling at 30 mph and 10m for crossing and someone runs out, who is at fault? remember look and listen, not just run and hope

Quite agree with you... There used to be such a thing as jaywalking.... ;) Nowadays.... well..... :rolleyes:

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!


Its a good job you dont live in London!;)

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

Probably all ex students from places other than sheffield

My favourite is at zebra crossings when people just walk out without looking and assume you will stop. I rarely get a thank-you, or acknowledgement.... manners don't cost anything!!

That's because it is your legal duty to stop for them. They don't owe you a thank you (though I often give a wave).

i didn't say everyone, did i?
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You said that rude people 'dominate' here. So - almost everyone then.

Are you sure it's not just you that invites negative actions by walking or driving about with a face like a spanked arse?
Because I rarely encounter these rude people, but of course they are here there and everywhere.
In my experience Sheff people are amongst the most polite anywhere in the country. And, come on, the freedom of pedestrians to day dream (as many motorists do with far more serious consequences) is their right and it is up to we, 'lethal weapon' users to wach out for them and to always expect and be prepared for the unexpected. And, why should anyone ackowledge you or show any gratitude for being allowed to cross a road?
Just think, you might be just another one of the thousands of faceless people in one of the thousands of cars that they encounter every day. Do you really want them to end up with repetitive strain injury?
Tell me, when you let someone out of a side road, do you wave them out with a smile or an impatient, begrudging scowl? Lighten up - lifes too short.

P.S. Welcome to Sheff.

it is a pet hate of mine - peeps that dont hold their hand up to say cheers when you let them by whilst driving...but i dont think about it a second later....

sheffield people are sound...every one seems to be friendly in town and when you walk out and about...there are obvioulsy rude people, but there are far less than london and the beautiful wonderful city of Birmingham...there it is full of rude pricks!

i think i will move!!!

Toodle pip. :hihi:

ok sheffield is ace, iam wrong, people hit and run my car for my benefit and i have my stereo knicked for my benefit too, 3 cheers for sheffield

Chip (on shoulder), Chip Hurrah

Chip (on shoulder), Chip Hurrah

Chip (on shoulder), Chip Hurrah

the m1 and peak district is good. i also like living in dore thanks

That should read:

The M1 and Peak District are good. I also like driving in Dore. Thanks.

Really. :hihi: :hihi:

sian, d.i, hope he enjoyed his osprey exams too,p.s. i was a superintendent

Once upon a time.................................. :hihi:

Once upon a time.................................. :hihi:


its no wonder everyone hates the police.at least we can be grateful that he's an ex occifer......allegedly.

they think that they are allowed to say what they want and shout as loud as they like just cus they are women.
well one day they will pick on the wrong person, just hope i am there to watch!!!!

Thought I was reading Peter Sutcliffes' defence speech for a moment there. :D

Quite agree with you... There used to be such a thing as jaywalking.... ;) Nowadays.... well..... :rolleyes:


Not in this country. Jaywalking was/is an offence in America though.

I lived in Hull for years and found them to be great people, especially down Hessle Road. They are tough guys and you have to approach them in the right fashion.
Like Sheffielders used to be, and still are I hope!

i think it sums hull up when i read that companies will try things out in hull because if it works there it will work ANYWHERE......

I have to agree with this person im originally from kent.
I wouldnt go back to kent cos sheffield is my home,but the people in kent are much politer then people here.
hugs charlie

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!see ya........

the sheffield folk are the friendliest you will find in britain,if you dont fit in or like it,then goodbye, you are the weekest link........:rolleyes:

yes, I'm polite and hold doors open for people, today I witnessed lots of rudeness in town, firstly I was in that shoe shop near carphone warehouse looking at some shoes and a shop assistant came out of a door rightnext to me (which I thought was a mirror) and banged into me! she just carfried on wlaking past me, didn't even say sory or anything,

then i was in that pastry shop and the woman serving clearly asked me what I'd like but this other man butted in and asked for a chicken sandwich, both of them are rude!!!

sigh

I put my hand up to say thanks... and I stop to let people out of junctions.. and I hold doors open for people :)
Me too! Sheffield has plenty of courteous drivers, not all but plenty, I'd say 7 out of 10 people will thankyou, 2 are ignorant and 1 is being too careful to maneuovre without crashing.
As for doors, I try to do it when I can but I am frequently helped by people when I'm pushing my twins about in their double pram.

Isn't that a bit of a generalisation? :P

Speak for yourself, I'm exactly the same!... :help:

YOULL BE DIFFERENT IF ITS THE LAST THING I DO

:P

Awww it's so sad that some people find others are rude to them. I find the vast majority of people are polite, friendly and helpful - where-ever I am, be it in Sheffield, London, or anywhere else. But then again... I tend to smile and people smile back.... most of the time :thumbsup:

And when people let me out at junction etc I always wave thanks. When I let people out, sure it's nice if they acknowledge it but it doesn't bother me if they don't.

i guess everyone's opinion is different, but having spoken with online, and met a few from this forum.. (which has many members from all over the City, from all backgrounds and persuasions- and so id class this forum as a valid example of Sheffield and its People as a whole) ..over the last couple of months or so... i have only come across one person (who i wont name and shame, purely cos im too replused to bring myself to type their name on my keyboard :o , no other reason) who is an example of rudeness in its most vile, bitter, poisonous form. :gag: :gag:

so in my opinion out of a community the size of Sheffield Forum, for just one rude individual to consistently rear their ugly head, and immediately spring to my mind, out of the thousands and thousands of members on the Forum surely this could be seen to represent Society in Sheffield as having an almost non-existant rudeness trait overall? :) :suspect: :huh:

sian, its when they walk across without looking, i know the law i was an ex traffic officer

So, you're a traffic officer now? :confused:

see ya........

the sheffield folk are the friendliest you will find in britain,if you dont fit in or like it,then goodbye, you are the weekest link........:rolleyes:


How ironic....have you not just proved their point?!

This page is just making people irritable
People are posting there opinions and getting slatted for it.
CHALLENGE THE OPINION NOT THE PERSON.

Its just an opinion to those of u getting offended dont take it seriously last time i checked we where all intitled to an opinion.
Have fun all charlie

They tend to gather in any branch of Morrisons :nod:

You know I'm right :D

How ironic....have you not just proved their point?!
pearls before swine......its a bit of sarcasm to lighten up the thread,note the small icon at the end of the sentance.......

Awww it's so sad that some people find others are rude to them. I find the vast majority of people are polite, friendly and helpful - where-ever I am, be it in Sheffield, London, or anywhere else. But then again... I tend to smile and people smile back.... most of the time :thumbsup:

And when people let me out at junction etc I always wave thanks. When I let people out, sure it's nice if they acknowledge it but it doesn't bother me if they don't.

Maybe Ianbenjis looks grumpy or angry all the time?

Not in this country. Jaywalking was/is an offence in America though.

So what do we call it if they just walk out into the road? ;)

why is sheffield full of rude people?

mind ya own bloody business......:P

I thought Northerners were better people- i am in London and want to move to sheffield or further. In London we are the masters of rudeness. here they don't ever thank you, even if you saved their life! Road rage is common and the chance of someone opening a door for you is as much as Bin laden winning personality of the year 2006

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

That's just how we are, sullen of temperament and grim of visage. If you don't like it, go and live in Russia.

My fella is one of the most considerate drivers & also very well mannered overall. He always lets people ut at junctions, always raises is hand in gratitude if someone lets him by. He even stops the car in the middle of flowing traffic if he sees someone (usually kids) trying to cross the road at an awkward place. Yes we know they should use the crossing but he hates to think that they will try to cross & someone else won't be as considerate.
He always opens doors for everyone, always carries our shopping bags & gives everyone a lift home who comes to our home even if he's just done a 14 hour shift at work.

He sounds like a mug to be honest.

He sounds like a mug to be honest.
You beat me to it.

You should visit southern USA...Most of the folk there are some of the kindest, sociable and friendly people you could ever wish to meet whilst we are on generalising...until they get behind a wheel!

i didn't say everyone, did i?
no but you said noone

There'll always be some drivers who don't give a hoot and for their own reason will not acknowledge or worse than that never give way to others.

I believe in co-operation and appreciation.

All in all, some do some don't !

Politeness is just a minefield though sometimes!!

I've learned from bitter experience that I would rather see a pregnant lady standing than a fat girl crying!

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!


You're wrong there mate...I've lived all over from Oxford to London, Brighton to Cambridge and having been in Sheffield for 16 years I can tell you that SHEFFIELD folk are most definetly the most polite and courteous when it comes to letting some one out.

When I go 'home' down south and let someone out, they look at you 'gone out' because they're not used to it!:loopy:

Politeness is just a minefield though sometimes!! I've learned from bitter experience that I would rather see a pregnant lady standing than a fat girl crying!

At one time, the situation you mention wouldn't have happened, because it was just normal male courtesy to stand and let a woman be seated, pregnant or not.

It's a physical fact that it's better for a man to stand anyway. Sitting down doesn't agree with them, they just become out of condition and unattractive. There's something inherently wrong about a man sitting down, look at the way they have to spread their legs out in that ungainly fashion. Let them stand, say I :D

Hi, I admit I'm a long-time lurker here, and a non-sheffield resident (I live in Mansfield, Notts) , although a regular visitor to the city & I just feel that I agree with a lot of posts on this thread. Sheffield isn't full of rude people at all, I think it's one of the most friendly places I've ever visted, try working in Nottingham, or Leicester, beleive me you'll find some of the rudest people ever (even in the office I work in, some people don't even hold the door open for you...) It came to me coming home from Nottingham on the train Friday night that almost everyone would trample over you to get a seat than be polite & courtious...In my opinion the SY folks are ALOT more giving than your Midland counterparts.

dont u hate the rude people that seem to dominate the sheffield landscape, for instance no one ever puts their hand up and acknowledges u in your car when u have let them by, never hold doors open and most defently never let u out in traffic, what a nice place we live..... i think i will move!!!

I haven't read through the rest of this thread. Your initial post was enough to convince me that you have posted in the wrong forum, in the wrong city. Sheffield is brimming with friendly, helpful and sociable people. I spend a lot of my time working away from home these days and every week i look forward to getting back to my nice, friendly, home. Sheffield :)

Bye then, thanks for coming. :wave:

Spot on! :D

Don't you hate it when some numscull tars a whole city with the same brush just because all they can see is the minority of rude people and not the majority who are fine.

Maybe you should move back to wonderful london town where the streets are paved with gold and the people are all fabulous!!!! ( i dont think we would miss you 2 much:hihi: )

I have never thought Sheffield people were rude. No experience of it.

However Chesterfield is different. I found a lot of people there were quite ignorant.

Hi there from down under in Oz . It is not just Sheffield it is everywhere. I work in Tourism here in Perth, Western Australia and you would be surprised how many times when you have gone out of your way to help a worried or inquisitive tourist ( or local) that they just walk away without as much as a smile a thank you or a wave . Just down right RUDE RUDE RUDE. There is just no respect being taught nowadays ,,,,what a shame . Most people only care about themselves, the downfall of society it is the downfall of society !!!!!

it's noly the middle class, Dore Whirlow types who are rude, and it;s not their fualt either there land rovers are so high up they cant even see the road.

It don't matter where you go or where you are you'll always get the ignorant rude, couldn't care less types.