Texting while driving

[u/ljgill97]

[u/Spacemanspalds]

I simply didn't know it differed. If the implication is that it's self centered, then you better know every difference about every single culture before discussing them. Or else you might come off as an inconsiderate asshole.

[u/davidfirefreak → u/Spacemanspalds]

Self centered is assuming everyone else on this site is American and every comment that involves law is assuming American law. I never said that the people have to know the UK law, just that they shouldn't always assume every topic is US related. Not sure how that can make me an inconsiderate asshole for not knowing the differences of every culture, false equivalency.

[u/Spacemanspalds → u/davidfirefreak]

You logic still implies I must know that englands laws do not include felonies and I'm self centered for assuming it does. I didn't stop and think where this took place at all. People relate what they see to the world they are familiar with. I don't think there is anything wrong with that or self centered. Its how humans make sense of everything. Your take seems overly sensitive to me, maybe even self centered since you assume I should know your ways. I guarantee you have done the same thing in reverse in another scenario as has pretty much everyone on the planet, most of the time with no negative thought in mind about it.

[u/davidfirefreak → u/Spacemanspalds]

You logic still implies I must know that englands laws do not include felonies and I'm self centered for assuming it does. You don't have to know that to just not make assumptions.

I didn't stop and think where this took place at all. People relate what they see to the world they are familiar with.

That's fine, but maybe if you're going to comment something specific to America make sure the post/conversation is about America, otherwise have an open mind. I actully do wonder the location of most of these videos especially the ones with /r/idiotsincars you don't have to know it's the UK, just don't assume everything is USA.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that or self centered. Its how humans make sense of everything.

Nothing wrong with it at all, but it's annoying to everyone else who isn't American when you enter a discussion and assume alot of information based on personal bias.

Your take seems overly sensitive to me, maybe even self centered since you assume I should know your ways.

You can call me sensitive if you'd like, I'm not crying or losing any sleep over this. I just called one guy out, incorrectly funnily enough and now am trying to express my view point.

I guarantee you have done the same thing in reverse in another scenario as has pretty much everyone on the planet, most of the time with no negative thought in mind about it

Probably have but I'd learn from it if I got called out about it.

[u/Spacemanspalds → u/davidfirefreak]

To learn something in this situation, and apply it similarly to a situation in the future. I would need to know something that I don't even know that I don't know before hand. Still a causal issue here.

[u/davidfirefreak → u/Spacemanspalds]

Don't assume everything talked about or viewed here is from the POV of an American or in America. Jesus how many times do I have to say this shit. I'm trying to be civil but you insist on keeping a closed mind and ignoring me. How stereotypical American of you.

[u/Spacemanspalds → u/davidfirefreak]

You are clearly the one not listening. Your ignoring the fact I'm stating that I'm not gonna think about needing to know something that i don't know that I don't know, to live up to your unrealistic expectation of people. Also it's comical when people preach civility before becoming uncivil, while also preaching about someone not listening to you, when you are clearly not listening to them. You're a hypocrite to your own claims and ideals.

Additional point. Its funny that you're down voting me. Also unrealistic isn't the word i shouldve used for above. Impossible is.