These 10 Things Are Making You Less Attractive

Not so long ago I had a glorious weekend away with my Hubby.  We were at a resort in cottage country that allowed us to spend time together just sitting by the lake, head out for long walks together, eat way too much food and really just embrace the quiet.  Except, it wasn’t all quiet all the time.  As with any outing away from home, there was some spectacular people watching.  Not in the creepy grab your binoculars and come to have a peek at this..kind of watching.  Just in the observation of humankind.  We saw sweet old couples helping each other maneuver full plates through a noisy restaurant, kids playing with abandon, and incredible staff going over and above.  BUT we also saw a few things that made me shake my head.  Stuff that as a Mama and a human being made me go..really people?  We can do better.

Dear people of the world, these 10 things, they are making you all less attractive.

1. Pst friend. That car you are driving doesn’t make you invisible.  We can all see you picking your nose through the windows.  Ick!  Maybe grab a kleenex?  Or at least wait until the cars pass you by before you go knuckle deep.
2. Don’t throw your lit cigarette butt out the car window. That is your trash, why do you think Mother Earth should have to deal with it.
3. For the love of all that is decent in the world, control your cussing.  I can swear with the best of them, but seriously, dropping the F-Bomb in every sentence in a family restaurant is just plain rude.
4. It’s still summer weather.  It’s hot.  Deodorant is your friend.
5. PDA  A little PDA, I get it.  The kind where you want to should “Get a room, oh wait, you already have one. Go to your room.” is bad.  Shiver.
6. For the love that all that is holy and good.  Chew with your mouth closed.  Enough said.
7. Slightly drunk people are kind of funny to watch.  Super drunk people are super annoying.  Know your line and walk it.
8. Is there anything less attractive than someone being rude to waitstaff?  I don’t think so.  People, just be kind.
9. How late do you stay up at home?  I’m a nighthawk.  But honestly, I shouldn’t be fighting the urge to call the front desk at 3 am because you feel the need to party like it’s New Year’s Eve.  Let’s be conscientious of our neighbours shall we?
10. Did I mention this was a family resort? So I find the daisy duke shorts and that lacy black bra being worn as a shirt in the restaurant a rather confusing choice.

It’s easy to let your guard down when you are away on vacay…but it’s also just as easy to be kind, considerate of others, and just plain polite.  Wishing you all a little fun people watching on your next vacation – and hope you don’t have to deal with too much of the yuck.