Just curious to see what everyones opinions are about basic manners.
Am I too much of a prude to expect courteous behaviour when dealing with anyone? Not that people are rude, but some just seem in a daze or have an air of entitlement.
I will always say thank you and youre welcome, something my parents drilled into me years ago, and I have since drilled into my children, basic common courtesy.
Example, Not to be specific to the USA, but like clockwork, the times Ive gone through US customs, have been fine except for the agents manners. The last three times Ive finished having the customs agent look at my paperwork and wave me through, when I say thank you, they just say uh-huh. WTF? I want to say, no I believe the phrase youre looking for is youre welcome, but I wanted into your country, so I shut up.
Even up here I hold the door for people, and probably 25% will just walk through like Im their ****ing servant and say nothing. When they do this I always say to their backs in a loud voice, youre welcome some give me a dirty look and continue on, others ignore it.
In a store if the clerk doesnt say thank you I always say youre welcome. I always think a little public humiliation is good for the soul.
Is it wrong to expect good manners? I believe its what separates our culture from the animals.
Am I too much of a prude to expect courteous behaviour when dealing with anyone? Not that people are rude, but some just seem in a daze or have an air of entitlement.
I will always say thank you and youre welcome, something my parents drilled into me years ago, and I have since drilled into my children, basic common courtesy.
Example, Not to be specific to the USA, but like clockwork, the times Ive gone through US customs, have been fine except for the agents manners. The last three times Ive finished having the customs agent look at my paperwork and wave me through, when I say thank you, they just say uh-huh. WTF? I want to say, no I believe the phrase youre looking for is youre welcome, but I wanted into your country, so I shut up.
Even up here I hold the door for people, and probably 25% will just walk through like Im their ****ing servant and say nothing. When they do this I always say to their backs in a loud voice, youre welcome some give me a dirty look and continue on, others ignore it.
In a store if the clerk doesnt say thank you I always say youre welcome. I always think a little public humiliation is good for the soul.
Is it wrong to expect good manners? I believe its what separates our culture from the animals.