On being considerate

I was listening to the radio the other day and the hosts were talking about people being considerate, which got me thinking about some of the small things we could do to be more considerate. Imagine how much nicer the world be if we were all a little more considerate. 

Don't leave your dishes in the kitchen sink at work

Don’t pee on the toilet

Flush the toilet after using it

Don’t push your way ahead of other cars when merging. We’re all wanting to get somewhere.

Use your turn signal when you want to change lanes or turn a corner

Really, for the sake of courtesy and safety, only one car should be turning left on an amber light, not 2,3, and 4 cars that we routinely see

If you're a pedestrian, don’t cross the street when it says don’t walk--you’ll hold up traffic wanting to turn

Don’t jay walk on busy streets or near intersections

Bicyclists – obey the rules of the road. Stop at stop signs and lights, and don’t ride on the sidewalk

At the grocery store, don’t leave your cart in the middle of the aisle, move it to one side, so others can get by

When returning a basket at the checkstand make sure it’s stacked properly

Don’t leave unwanted food at the end of the checkstand, or left on shelves in random aisles, especially perishables

When queueing at the checkout, don’t block the aisle way in front of the check stand

And when you're finished with it, return your shopping cart to the appropriate place

If you're driving, and you're stopped at a light, don’t block streets and alleys. And those signs that say not to stop in front of a fire station are there for good reason

And when you do hear a firetruck, or ambulance, or police car, move aside. Chances are they're not going to the same place you are

Don’t litter! Take your garbage with you, or find a trash bin

Don’t spit your gum on the street or sidewalk. It’s makes an unsightly mess and might stick to the bottom of someone’s shoe

Clean after your dog

Don’t throw cigarette butts on the street

Open doors for people

Move to the back of the transit bus when you get on

Use the back door of the bus when exiting

Stand aside and let those on a bus, train or elevator come off first before getting on

Don’t leave newspapers and garbage on the seats and floors of buses

Give up your seat to someone who might need it more than you

When driving let someone beside you change lanes when they have their blinker on

Wash your hands after using the toilet

Take your tray and garbage off the table when you are finished with them at a fast food restaurant. If you brought it to the table, take it away

At the airport don’t stand in the way when your row hasn’t been called. If you want to be first on an airplane, buy a business class ticket, rent a baby, or choose a seat at the back of the airplane

Maybe you have some more ideas on how we might all be a little more considerate.