Manners maketh man

What is the problem with people? I'm stuck today behind a car that's stopped right in the middle of the road. While I'm sat there wonder what on earth they are doing, the back door opens and this old lady climbs out. The car drives away. Since it's obvious she got out on the wrong side and wants to get to the other side of the road, I check my mirrors for any approaching motorbikes or cyclists coming up behind me, so as it's clear I smile politely and indicate to her she can cross - I won't run her over.

Now, when someone does me a favour, particularly someone I'm keeping waiting I'd have the decency to smile a thank you. The look this lady gives me could be translated as "I should think so young man" or more likely "Sod you, I'd have crossed anyway. Do you know who I am?".

Old people...one day I'm going to be one. Maybe I am one already and that's how I should behave.