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Do you think this was a rude thing to do?
My brother died in a car accident over a week ago. He was only 22. His funeral was held the other day, and his friend who was driving the car my brother was in attended the funeral (he caused the crash and was bailed out of jail, but I'm sure he'll be facing some serious charges shortly).
Long story short, I felt a bit uncomfortable during the reflections part of the service, where family and friends had the chance to go to the podium to offer condolences and speak about my brother. So why did this one woman go to the podium and say something like 'I do not know the family, however I wanted to offer my support to 'T' (my brother's friend)....' I swear all the pall bearers were staring at this woman crazy, and she was quick to go back to her seat..Didn't offer any condolences or anything. What nerve! I know it's over and done with, but it still bothers me as well as a few others. How would you have handled this situation?
7 Answers
- Inundated in SFLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Out of respect for your brother, doing nothing kept the service dignified and focused on him. That woman obviously made a BIG mistake, your bro's funeral was not the place to show support for the driver. If she supported the driver, she should have told him privately. She probably wanted some spotlight to show how forgiving she is but was stupid enough to pick the wrong place and time to do it. Forget her. She got the message from everyone staring at her. You need to just think good things about your brother, not let what this woman do mess up your life. She's a fool.
- 1 decade ago
Rude maybe, more like ignorant. This woman clearly failed to understand the purpose of the reflections and that it was not the place to be playing public defender.
- BostonLv 61 decade ago
I am speechless. That is so rude, inappropriate, tactless, heartless, and insensitive! You could have asked her to leave, but that may have caused a scene. You could have confronted her afterward to let her know how rude she was, but she probably wouldn't care what you thought. Since she sat down quickly, it was probably best not to say or do anything. Hopefully you never have to see the witch again. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- 1 decade ago
She might of meant that she didn't know the family but she wanted to support "T" in the time of his lose of a friend. But I don't know.
I wouldn't have said that.... but I would just ignore it...
Source(s): Opinion - Anonymous1 decade ago
WAY past rude.... if it had been my son's funeral I would have gone ballistic had someone done that
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I would have stranded her by deflating her tires...but only if I had gloves.