08.07.05
Well that was … odd
Today was a rainy and blessedly cool day in Perugia … perfect for laying around the house! We decided to head for McDonalds for dinner. The bus that takes us home stops for about 10 minutes at the train station before the driver begins his route. We all hopped on to get out of the rain. We were settled in our seats when suddenly a man jumps up and yells at the driver to “Apri!” (open) the door. The busses have three doors. The front and rear are for entering and the middle is for exiting. The man was standing at the middle door to get off, but, since the bus was stopped and shut off, the other doors were the only ones open.
Two or three times this man continued to yell at the driver to “Apri!” the door - each time getting louder and more impatient. I remember wondering why he didn’t just get up and go out the other doors. After an uncomfortable few moments, he finally stormed off the bus, yelling the whole way using words that I think I’m glad I don’t understand yet! The new driver who got on the bus to begin his route (who had nothing to do with the whole situation) didn’t even flinch as the man yelled right in his face.
We watched as the man ran up to two police officers standing outside the train station (which is new and I imagine has something to do with extra security) and yelled at them at the injustice of having to go out a different door on the bus. They patiently listened and then the man stormed into the station.
One thing this situation taught me … Italians can be very passionate people!
Another thing I learned … it is not illegal to not open a door on the bus. ☺
John said,
08.09.05 at 5:01 am
Hello Brian!
I think you have done some things like that. You know, get all flustered for no apparent reason? But seriously, that is kinda funny. I guess thats what Team Expansion is wanting to do, turn this passion of Italy into a passion for the Lord. The Roterts are where they need to be, God bless.
Amy M. said,
08.09.05 at 4:16 pm
that is so funny. isn’t it funny how people will stand their ground even though they know they are wrong just for the simple fear of not wanting to look stupid…and then in the end they look more stupid than if they would have just sucked up their pride and gone out the front or back door.
oh Lord, forgive me for the times I have also been so stubborn!!